Warehouse Associate | Events, Exhibits Activations Woodridge, IL

Pinnacle•Woodridge, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle is hiring a Warehouse Associate at its Woodridge, Illinois location. The role handles exhibit materials moving into and out of the facility, ensuring that properties are accounted for and in good condition before their next use. The associate moves freight from storage to staging for tradeshow booth assembly or truck loading, unloads returning trucks, inspects and documents the condition of materials, and returns items to storage. The position begins as a seasonal role for two to three months, with potential for regular status. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some weekends and overtime as necessary.

Requirements

One to three years of experience in a warehouse or distribution facility.
Basic computer skills, including email, Word, Adobe, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to handle large and awkward items and lift up to 50 pounds.
Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to learn and grow; training is provided.
Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills.
Positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with short turnaround times.
Clean driving record, as occasional pickups may be required.

Nice To Haves

Forklift and/or picker lift experience; ability to learn is also important.
Construction, custom wood fabrication, or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Unload and load trucks using a forklift or pallet jack.
Handle and inspect exhibit properties returned from events and document their condition in detail.
Return materials to storage after inbound inspections.
Repair minor crate damage and touch up minor blemishes on exhibit properties.
Set up wood or aluminum wall panels and other custom booth components.
Test-fit fabric graphics.
Verify and manage rental inventory.
Wrap, secure, and band pallets for shipping.
Test and troubleshoot basic electronics.
Interpret, verify, and update instruction and setup drawings.
Work and communicate closely with Project Managers, with the potential to assist with on-site installations.
Maintain housekeeping in warehouse and staging areas and perform other duties as assigned.