Quality Control Associate

Job Description

Position Summary

The Quality Control Associate is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations by receiving, storing, staging, moving, loading, unloading, and preparing materials, exhibit components, and equipment for production, shipping, installation, and return. This position helps maintain inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and safe material handling practices while supporting efficient project execution and customer commitments.

Working closely with Warehouse, Production, Logistics, Project Management, and Operations teams, the Warehouse Associate contributes to efficient warehouse operations by ensuring materials and assets are handled accurately, safely, and in accordance with Company quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, unload, store, stage, and prepare materials, exhibit components, equipment, and assets for production, shipping, installation, and warehouse operations.
• Load and unload trucks while following established safety procedures and proper material-handling practices.
• Safely operate forklifts and other authorized warehouse equipment to move materials throughout warehouse and production areas.
• Accurately pick, pack, label, stage, and prepare outbound shipments according to project requirements and shipping schedules.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by documenting inbound and outbound material movements and reporting discrepancies to supervision.
• Organize warehouse inventory to support efficient storage, retrieval, stock rotation, and overall warehouse readiness.
• Assist with exhibit returns, restocking activities, and preparation of materials for future projects.
• Perform routine inspections of materials and equipment to identify damage, missing components, or quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment by following housekeeping standards and Company safety procedures.
• Comply with Company policies, OSHA requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements while promoting safe work practices.
• Support warehouse, production, logistics, and operational activities as business needs require.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with business needs and the scope and level of responsibility of this position.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and directly related experience may be considered.

Required Experience

• Experience working in a warehouse, shipping, receiving, manufacturing, logistics, or related operational environment preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts or similar material-handling equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, move, organize, and stage materials throughout warehouse operations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Technical Proficiency

• Forklifts and other authorized warehouse equipment.
• Hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and material-handling equipment.
• Inventory tracking systems and warehouse documentation.
• Shipping and receiving documentation.
• Basic computer skills, email, and mobile communication tools

PREFERRED Experience

• Trade show, exhibit, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or distribution experience.
• Experience using inventory management or warehouse management systems.
• Experience supporting shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities

Certifications

• Forklift Certification.

Core Competencies

• Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Accuracy
• Material Handling
• Safety & Quality
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Organization & Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Results Orientation

Key Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize daily warehouse assignments while…