Warehouse and Event Operations Lead

Warehouse and Event Operations Leads participate in all aspects of warehouse and on-site event operations, as assigned by the Senior Director of Operations. The goal is always to provide exceptional service and to ensure customer satisfaction.

A Warehouse and Event Operations Lead can accomplish this goal by implementing the metroConnections Brand Pillars in everyday work functions with internal colleagues and external clients and partners: Connection, Innovation, Adaptability, Partnership, Dependability, Execution.

This is a full-time, hourly position. A part-time opportunity may also be available. The primary work locations are a warehouse environment located in Burnsville, MN and event sites such as hotels, convention centers, special event venues, parks, etc.

Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with all service teams within metroConnections.
• Participate in all aspects of metroConnections where appropriate/when assigned.
• Work in the warehouse and on-site at events, both locally and out of town.
• Support the Warehouse Manager in the daily operations of the warehouse; including but not limited to loading and unloading trucks at the loading dock, staging truck loads, shipping and receiving tracking, organizing the warehouse, unwrapping and assembling new items.
• Support the Senior Director of Operations with responsibilities related to company-owned or rented vehicles; including but not limited to picking up and returning rental vehicles, gassing vehicles, and general upkeep of vehicles.
• Drive company-owned and rented vehicles to and from event venues. Most driving distances will be within the Twin Cities metro area; some longer distances may be required. Load and unload trucks at venue loading docks.
• Support or Lead the On-Site Setups and Teardown of on-site events (logistics lead, running crew, setups/teardowns, etc.) and in-person productions that do not include a virtual component (stage sets, event Audio/Visual only).
  • On-site responsibilities are held primarily within the metro area; however, occasional travel within/outside of Minnesota is possible. Air travel may be required on occasion.
• Provide excellent service and maintain a positive relationship with all coworkers and clients through effective communication.
• Serve in additional on-site positions during events, as scheduled by the Senior Director of Operations and directed by the on-site program lead.

Minimum Qualifications include: 

• Experience in at least one of the following is preferred: warehouse environment, loading docks, driving box trucks, corporate events/hospitality industry.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to learn and teach new techniques in a collaborative environment.
• Excel in verbal communication (English is the primary language).
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Manage stress successfully: adapt to change, trouble-shoot, and make decisions while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours.
• Willingness to travel for multiple days at a time.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. 

Requirement:

• DOT Certification (arranged for and paid by metroConnections).  A DOT physical will be required.

Compensation:

• $25.00 per hour

Benefits Package Highlights: 

• Paid Time Off – Starting with 15 PTO Days
• Paid Holidays – 9.5 Days Annually, including Employee-Owner Appreciation Day (first Friday of March)
• 100% Employee-Owned – Employee Stock Ownership Plan – Retirement Plan 100% funded by the company
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Medical and Dental Insurance – 50% company paid
• Options for Voluntary Disability Insurance, Voluntary Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Bereavement – Up to 5 Days Paid per occurrence
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Off-Hours Bonuses for work performed at event sites 10:00pm –7:00am: $10.00 per hour bonus paid in quarter hour increments
• Sunday Bonuses for work performed at event sites on Sundays: $25.00 flat bonus

Please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobs@metroconnections.com.  No phone calls please.

AI for screening candidates has its limitations and potential biases and should not replace human decision-making in hiring. To find the best candidates for our organization, metroConnections does not utilize AI for candidate screening.