Trade Show Inventory & Asset Technician
About The Position
The Trade Show Inventory & Asset Technician manages, audits, and maintains trade show exhibits, fixtures, displays, and structural components. The role ensures assets are accurately inventoried, inspected for quality and damage, and prepared for shipment. The technician safely uncrates materials, assembles them as needed for inspection, disassembles and recrates them, maintains detailed inventory records, and ensures assets are ready for events. The position is located in Hauppauge, NY, with project dates of November 2–6. It plays a critical role in ensuring trade show assets are accounted for, maintained, securely packed, and ready for deployment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous warehouse, inventory, logistics, or trade show experience preferred.
- Ability to read packing lists, inventory reports, and shipping documentation.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly; heavier items require team assistance or equipment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the workday.
- Comfort working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
- Ability to safely move large exhibit crates and structural components.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to identify damaged or missing exhibit components.
- Excellent time management and ability to meet shipping deadlines.
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to inventory accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with inventory management systems.
- Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Trade show, exhibit, event production, or convention services experience.
- Warehouse operations and inventory control experience.
- Experience crating, packaging, and shipping high-value equipment or displays.
- Experience handling modular exhibit systems, aluminum framing, lighting, graphics, and display fixtures.
Responsibilities
- Audit and maintain inventory of trade show exhibits, fixtures, display components, and structural systems.
- Inspect exhibit structures, hardware, and fixtures for damage, wear, or missing components.
- Verify inventory accuracy using inventory management systems, spreadsheets, or barcode scanning.
- Uncrate incoming trade show materials and inspect contents against packing lists.
- Recrate exhibits, fixtures, and equipment using appropriate packing techniques to prevent shipping damage.
- Organize warehouse inventory to maximize storage efficiency and accessibility.
- Document inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, and repair needs.
- Label, tag, and track exhibit assets and shipping containers.
- Assist with loading and unloading freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
- Perform minor repairs or coordinate repairs on exhibit components when necessary.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
- Work with project managers, logistics teams, and warehouse personnel to prepare exhibits for upcoming events.
- Follow company safety procedures and proper handling techniques for exhibit materials and equipment.
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Education Level
High school or GED
