Changeover Lead Worker

Changeover Lead Worker

This position leads the activities of Changeover Laborers during setup, teardown, and cleanup of equipment for client events. This position requires effective communication and interaction with clients, event supervisors, facility senior management, event staff, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Oversees setup and teardown activities to fit within timelines and resources determined by Conversion Manager.
• Assigns work duties and supervises the daily work or a small group of Changeover Laborers during event setup and teardown.
• Ensures that all job assignments made to the work group are satisfactorily completed in reasonable time.
• Prepares accurate records of equipment, changeover labor, and setup/teardown labor used for events.
• Interprets event floorplans, layouts, timelines and equipment order forms.
• Ensures that equipment is set up as described in event layouts and according to event timelines.
• Assists Conversion Manager in documenting equipment used, labor required, and actual floorplans used during the course of an event.
• Ensures that equipment and materials are returned to storage and stored properly at the conclusion of an event.
• Ensures OSHA compliance with all setup, teardown, and cleanup activities.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of products.
• Suggests changes in working conditions or procedures to increase efficiency of work crews.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires effective communication and interaction with clients, event managers, facility senior management, line-level event staff, and the general public.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of staff, general public, and clients.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to work performed and equipment used.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as a team member.
• Open availability is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to report to work on time for early, late, weekend, or holiday shifts.

Education/Experience/Requirements:

• At least one year work experience as a changeover laborer in a similar environment.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of theatrical production rigging practices is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of power distribution methods in a tradeshow environment is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of A/V systems is preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, boom lifts, and aerial work platforms is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination.
• Frequently lift up to 100 pounds.
• Daily standing for up to 10 hours.
• Write using pen/pencil or personal computer keyboard.
• Climbing ladders and staircases multiple times per day.
• Constant standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and handling products.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, golf carts, forklifts, scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, pallet jacks, hand trucks, hand tools, and power tools.

Working Environment/Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving machines, heights, outdoor heat and cold, animal allergens, dust, and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.

Hours of Work and Travel Requirements

Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact View phone number on click.appcast.io for further assistance.