Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate# Warehouse Associate Boston - Whitinsville, MA 01588## Overview Salary Range $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School

Travel Percentage None Category Warehouse ## Description The
** Warehouse Associate
** role is responsible for inspecting all incoming and outgoing tradeshow exhibit crates/cases/pallets and flooring to ensure contents are correct and in working order, and performing inspections, computerized inventory control, and other material handling duties as required.
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* What you’ll do:

*** Attend project launch meetings as needed to keep up to date with needs of the project and operational requirements
* Communicate with Project Managers, Client Services, and Production departments to determine project requirements and keep track of changes and updates
* Operate the forklift to transport crates and exhibit materials in the warehouse
* Set up and break down exhibits for repairs and shipments
* Prepare exhibit crate contents prior to shipment to ensure correct and fully functioning components
* Create accurate paperwork for outbound shipments and inspection/damage reports
* Inspect incoming shipments to determine if components are missing, damaged and are returned to appropriate storage locations
* Perform minor repairs and clean exhibit properties and crates as needed based on inspections
* Ensure compliance with standard work procedures and quality standards
* Ensure a clean and safe working environment at all times
* Monitor and respond to emails in a timely manner
* Other duties as assigned## Qualifications
** What we’d love to see:
*** High school diploma or equivalent certification required
* Prior experience in tradeshow production and/or tradeshow exhibits industry preferred
* Previous experience operating a forklift is preferred
* Basic computer skills (Email, MS Office)
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required for success in this role
* Ability to work on ladders and lifts
* Very high attention to detail is absolutely required
* Strong communication skills are required
* Mechanical aptitude
* Must be able to work both independently and as a member of an extended team
* Strong working knowledge of safety requirements and safe working practices
** No agency calls or emails, please!*
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