What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse I, Grip & Lighting (Union) - Pacoima, CA position at Quixote Studios LLC?
Warehouse I, Grip & Lighting – Pacoima, CA
Quixote Studios is one of the nation’s premier film and television studios and is looking for a full-time Warehouse I candidate to join our Grip & Lighting team! This position will be responsible for safely and efficiently loading, unloading, delivery, and pick-up duties for the facility. The ideal candidate must be safety minded with exceptional customer service skills and is knowledgeable about Lighting and Grip equipment.
What You’ll Do:
- Accurately and efficiently pull and stage lighting and grip orders from paperwork in an organized manner.
- Check and test all grip and lighting equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Work with clients in the check-out and check-in process of grip and lighting equipment at the Quixote facility or on location.
- Create stock checks and short lists to maintain accurate inventory counts.
- Communicate customer requests, order changes, and/or paperwork specifications to a member of the management team.
- Safely operate lift gates and material handling equipment such as forklifts to load, unload, or put away equipment.
- Load and unload trucks following all proper lifting, pushing, and pulling techniques.
- Properly assess and complete minor repairs to equipment.
- Clean, wrap, and wash cable and put it away.
- Deliver and pick up lighting, grip, camera, expendables, production supplies, subrentals, purchases, and repairs, to and from client locations.
- Create missing and damage reports.
- Scan equipment in and out.
- Make sure all paperwork at the warehouse for which the Warehouse I employee is responsible has the signature of clients and driver/warehouse including sub rental paperwork, missing & damage, and partial refunds.
- May drive Class C vehicles up to and including "cube trucks”.
- Read and comprehend road maps.
- Follow delivery route instructions to ensure on-time delivery of equipment to the client location.
- Operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, following all state and DOT regulations at all times
- Follow all state and DOT regulations.
- Immediately report any issues/problems with vehicles to a member of the management team
- Always maintain a clean work area and cleanliness of the vehicle.
- Complete all tasks in a safe manner.
- All other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Possess exceptional customer service skills.
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the company’s insurance carrier; CDL preferred but not required.
- Knowledgeable about Lighting and Grip equipment.
- Ability to operate vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions preferred.
- Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner and in alignment with Company policies and procedures.
- Ability to provide a proactive approach to project completion and warehouse needs.
- Ability to anticipate needs and multi- task in a high-volume environment.
- Must be reliable, professional and possess good judgment.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and effective, clear communication skills.
- Must be well organized and detail orientated.
- Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as needed.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Please note, the candidate selected for this role will be required to complete a criminal background check and drug screening.
Physical Requirements:
- This position involves physical activities such as standing, walking, lifting, and moving equipment throughout the shift.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- The role requires frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials and equipment.
- Employees may need to work on irregular surfaces and perform tasks that involve repetitive motion
Job Location:
Pacoima, CA – On-site
Position Type:
Full Time
About:
Quixote Studios is the entertainment industry's premier studio & equipment rental company with locations across America. https://quixote.com/
Compensation:
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements and this role’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, the pay rate for this position is $22.06 per hour.
In addition, our total benefits package includes paid time off, sick pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
--- Quixote Studios, a subsidiary of Hudson Pacific Properties –
Quixote Studios will consider for employment any qualified applicant with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirement of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Quixote Studios is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.