Staff, Event Logistics & Warehouse Operations
3 days ago
Bellwood
Job DescriptionDescription: Company Overview Chicago Event Management is more than an event production company, it’s a team motivated to connect the communities we serve through the events we produce. At the core of our organization, we believe in sharing leading practices, using learnings to create unforgettable experiences and building lasting relationships that lead to new ideas and innovation. Since its inception in 1996, CEM has stayed true to this mission and as a result, has become a leader in event production and the endurance sports industry. Job Summary The Staff, Event Logistics & Warehouse Operations, supports daily warehouse tasks and event logistics by helping with inventory, packing, loading, and delivering equipment and supplies for company-produced events. This role also assists with keeping the warehouse clean and safe. At company events, this role is directly involved in setup, execution, and teardown as well as supporting general onsite operations. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position reporting to the Supervisor, Warehouse Operations & Logistics. The primary work location is the CEM Warehouse in Bellwood, Illinois, with occasional work at event sites throughout Chicago. The ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented team player who is willing to learn new skills and work in a fast-paced environment. They should communicate clearly, follow instructions well, arrive prepared, and be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors. A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift and move equipment are important for success in this role. Duties and Responsibilities • Support warehouse projects, including completing inventories, preparing, picking, packing of various event equipment, supplies, and product, etc.; including but not limited to facility supplies, merchandise, uniforms, product, first aid/medical supplies, equipment and tools, etc., • Loading/unloading, delivery and receiving of equipment, product, and supplies at warehouses and event sites;, • Support management of company fleet (cars, trucks, trailers, carts), ensuring fleet is prepared, delivered and staged for operation at event sites;, • Support day-to-day warehouse facility operations and activities, including facility maintenance, security, health and safety compliance;, • Support Signage and Branding manager with day-to-day operations, including maintaining physical signage and branding inventories, organizing signage/branding by event and type, ensuring signage assets are well-maintained and ready for deployment pre and post event, including but not limited to cleanliness and presentation quality, maintaining inventory, maintenance, and preparation of all items required for signage installation;, • Promote improvements to internal controls and processes in the warehouse;, • Assist in the implementation of CEM’s sustainability practices and initiatives within warehouse facilities;, • Assist with projects taking place within CEM warehouse facilities by various company departments;, • Engage in event planning and recap meetings, as well as operations and logistics team meetings;, • Support event site Distribution Crews with distribution of product, supplies, and equipment throughout event sites;, • Support Equipment Distribution facility team with management of check-out/in processes for equipment, tools, and items;, • Support event site operations crews, captains, and managers in build out and tear down of event sites;, • $20.00 per hour starting rate;, • Overtime paid at time-and-a-half, with additional hours anticipated around company-produced events;, • Medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurances with generous company contribution to medical and dental premiums;, • Company paid basic life and long-term disability insurances;, • Access to Employee Assistance Program and discount programs;, • Optional legal and ID protection insurances;, • 401K plan with access to financial advisors;, • Potential for discretionary mid-year and year-end bonuses;, • Event-issued merchandise. Requirements:, • Experience in forklift operation or a willingness to learn this skill is required., • Driver’s License required. Experience or willingness to learn skills for operating small box trucks, pick-up trucks, trailers, and vans is necessary., • Ability to communicate effectively with staff/vendors to complete projects and tasks., • Proficient in multitasking, planning, and executing job tasks within assigned timelines., • Keen attention to detail and strong time management skills., • Self-starter with the capacity to follow directives., • Ability to perform or learn basic maintenance on various equipment using standard tools., • Punctual and able to arrive on time and ready to work., • Consistently able to work scheduled hours without interruption in a high-volume event production environment., • A high school diploma or its equivalent, GED Certificate., • Moderate walking, standing, and/or climbing, heavy lifting and carrying, stopping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work both inside and outside., • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds;, • Work is performed in warehouse and outdoor event site settings. The CEM Warehouse is located in Bellwood, Illinois. Event sites are located throughout Chicago., • Schedule is typically 40 hours per week distributed Monday through Friday;