Coordinator Equipment Logistics

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Coordinator – Equipment Logistics is responsible for the processing of inbound and outbound equipment for the purpose of flawless execution of events. This role will be directly responsible for the daily processing and staging of inbound and outbound rental equipment in accordance with procedure(s) to ensure integrity is maintained in our reservations and equipment readiness. This position requires teamwork, communication, and coordination skills.

This position will support our Equipment Logistics group on the Audio Visual & Event Technology team. It is eligible to work an in person schedule, requiring work in-office and/or show-site 5 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of McCook, IL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Process returned equipment in accordance to policies and procedures

• Sort inbound equipment, including Sub-Rentals and Equipment Transfers

• Identify, vet and enter lost and missing equipment

• Prioritize work based on outbound needs

• Pull, stage and scan outbound equipment in accordance to policies and procedures

• Maintain records in required systems (i.e. R2)

• Communicate with Quality Control, Inventory Control and Transportation on order needs, changes and readiness

• Escalate Missing or Damaged Equipment

• Escalate space constraints

• Perform scheduled cycle counts as assigned

• Support on-site additions in accordance to established policies and procedures

• Assist in Training/development of warehouse staff

• Ensure sound safety and risk policies and procedures through all areas of operation

• Promote teamwork and communication between all warehouse operations

• Assists other department heads as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency

• Minimum 2 years of related experience within event production and/or warehouse operations

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life, Accident and Disability

• Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Hourly Rate: $20/hour, based on experience

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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