Tradeshow & Distribution Associate

FOH•North Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tradeshow & Distribution Associate supports FOH® trade shows, customer events, and marketing initiatives from the company’s Distribution Center. The role prepares, organizes, moves, inventories, packs, ships, receives, and maintains products, displays, fixtures, and marketing materials used for international, national, regional, and distributor events. Working with the Tradeshow and Marketing teams, the Associate also supports special marketing projects and event setup and teardown as needed. This is a permanent, full-time hourly position with a Monday–Friday schedule, located at FOH®’s Distribution Center at 3151 Northwest 125th St., Miami, FL 33167. The role involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling, reaching, talking, and hearing; occasional lifting or moving of up to 80 pounds; and potentially pushing or pulling pallet jacks carrying 800 pounds. The employee must tolerate conditions without air conditioning or heat and have close, distance, and color vision. FOH® describes itself as an inclusive, sustainability-committed hospitality and foodservice manufacturer. It offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for team members to contribute to the company’s direction and growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a warehouse, quality control, or related area is highly preferred.
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and handheld devices.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel.
Familiarity with ERP systems, including SAP Business One.
Clear verbal and written communication.
Ability to complete projects as a self-starter with minimum supervision, follow directions, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Stress and time management skills.
Analytical, creative, and practical problem-solving skills.
Customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate as part of a diverse team.
Small project management skills and strong attention to detail.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Ability to rearrange tasks as priorities change; remain positive and composed in challenging situations; balance quick decisions with thoughtful judgment; and demonstrate sound work ethics.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 80 pounds and potentially push or pull pallet jacks carrying 800 pounds.
Ability to tolerate conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat.
Close, distance, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse, quality control, or related experience is highly preferred.
Tech-savviness.

Responsibilities

Oversee returns of tradeshow pallets and crates and perform quality checks on products from tradeshow displays.
Monitor and maintain inventory of tradeshow and marketing fixtures and materials at the distribution center, including signage, furniture, props, catalogs, marketing materials, and promotional items.
Remove defective or damaged products from inventory after tradeshow or event travel.
Assist with visual merchandising, including moving furniture and making space as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in assigned tradeshow and marketing aisles or areas.
Oversee packing of crates for each show.
Record the contents of each crate and send the inventory report to the Tradeshow Senior Manager for each show.
Inventory and cross-check crates, pallets, and products returned from each show against the report sent to the Tradeshow Senior Manager.
Pack and ship marketing materials requested through websites and Rep and Partner portals daily.
Assist with bulk mail projects, including holiday gift mailings, sales campaigns, new catalog distribution, and post-show mailings.
Ensure marketing materials are up to date and place them in designated areas for processing.
Ensure projects meet specifications and deadlines, and identify problems and ways to improve operational, show, or task efficiency.
Assist with tradeshow and event booth setup and teardown as needed.
Record daily personal time punches and approve accurate biweekly time and attendance records.
Participate in one-on-one and group meetings, promote FOH® culture, and perform other duties as assigned.