Warehouse Associate (Trade Shows & Events)
About The Position
At Impact XM, we don’t just produce trade shows and events—we create unforgettable experiences that help brands connect with their audiences. Behind every show-stopping booth and flawless activation is a team that keeps the gears turning. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a Warehouse Associate (Trade Shows & Events) to join our team in the Chicagoland area. In this role, you’ll be hands-on in our warehouse, ensuring client and rental assets are organized, well-maintained, and ready to ship. From pulling materials for hybrid booths to operating forklifts and staging assets, you’ll play a vital part in helping us deliver excellence for our clients.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree, technical training, or equivalent experience (6 months–1 year in a related role).
- Comfortable operating forklifts and working in a warehouse environment.
- Ability to follow detailed pull lists.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.
- Strong communication skills—able to collaborate across teams and with clients.
- Basic computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of warehouse operations—including RIs, AV, express orders, logistics, receiving, offloading, and staging
- Operate forklifts daily to pull and organize client assets.
- Maintain client and rental assets in “ready-to-ship” condition and complete RIs for all assets.
- Read CAD drawings to determine required materials for each job.
- Recognize and pull all components needed for hybrid booths.
- Perform regular inventory checks using Impact XM's inventory management system
- Contribute regularly to the cleanliness of the warehouse
- Monitor assets, reporting damages or refurbishment needs to supervisors.
- Restock and organize assets in designated areas, keeping the warehouse in tour-ready condition.
- Work independently while following production schedules set by the Operations Coordinator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
