Warehouse/Delivery Driver - Event Industry

Join the ILLUME Lighting + Event Design team and become a vital member of our warehouse staff. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and organizing our inventory of lighting, draping, and decor at our warehouse in Eighty Four, PA. You will also be tasked with delivering our inventory to various venues in the region. Help us create unforgettable experiences for our clients!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Pull equipment for each event, inspect it for quality, and return the gear to its proper location in the warehouse upon return.
• Steam and light cleaning of draping inventory for rental preparation.
• Create and assemble custom decor items such as faux floral installations.
• Understand and navigate event paperwork, including rental management software, floor plans, napkin drawings, and renderings.
• Work efficiently and carefully to minimize damage and breakage to inventory.
• Work collaboratively with the design team and leadership to execute their vision and deliver value to our valued clients.
• Load/unload transportation of all related event equipment.
• Sweep and remove trash from warehouse spaces to ensure our office is kept clean.
• Follow all safety guidelines as outlined in company policies and procedures.
• Deliver event equipment safely to venues using company-provided vehicles.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to understand, read, and speak English.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with the design and leadership team.
• Ability to take direction, multitask, and deal with competing demands.
• Knowledge and ability to use tools and equipment may include a hammer, screwdriver, hand drill, tape measure, dollies, lifts, and ladders.
• Able to work at heights up to 16?.
• Ability to lift and carry 20-50 pounds repeatedly.
• You must be 18 or older, have a valid Driver's License, and have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Nature of the Work:

The job is typically very physical and demanding, requiring strength and stamina. You must be flexible, as last-minute schedule changes do happen.

Working Conditions:

Employees in this job may need to stand for prolonged periods. The work will be divided between general warehouse conditions, some of which may lack heating or air conditioning, and outdoor conditions that vary daily. This position requires constant interaction with co-workers and the public. It also involves frequent lifting and a significant amount of walking, bending, and carrying objects of varying weights and dimensions.

Pay Rate & Benefits:

The warehouse/delivery driver position is part-time, with variable weekly hours, with compensation starting at $20 per hour.