Warehouse Associate | Events, Exhibits Activations Woodridge, IL

PINNACLE • Woodridge, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle is seeking a Warehouse Associate for its Woodridge, Illinois location. The role handles exhibit materials arriving at and leaving the facility, ensuring items are accounted for and in good condition before their next use. The associate moves freight from storage to staging for booth assembly or truck loading, unloads returning trucks, inspects and documents material condition, and returns items to storage.

This is a seasonal position for an initial period of 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.
• Ability to handle large and awkward items and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills, including email, Word, Adobe, Excel, and Teams.
• Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• 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 trips to pick up items may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a forklift and/or picker lift; ability to learn is 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 provide detailed documentation.
• 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 potential to assist with on-site installations.
• Maintain housekeeping in warehouse and staging areas and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and overtime structure.
• 401(k) and health benefits.
• Flexibility and room for growth.
• Opportunity to play a key role in booths, events, and activations for world-renowned brands and clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed