Production Technician - Warehouse Tech

About the role

This is an entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in the live entertainment industry. The Production Technician maintains, prepares, organizes, and supports rental inventory across the Christie Lites shop, providing hands-on experience with lighting and production equipment while supporting daily shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Fills daily orders: pulls and fills assigned orders, ensuring equipment is properly prepared and ready for rental.
• Checks rental equipment into Nexus using a barcode scanner or manual data entry.
• Labels cases accurately with show information, including order number, customer, date, and show name.
• Delivers rental products to the appropriate staging area by the time and date indicated in Nexus.
• Maintains inventory:
  • Follows all ORPL prep procedures to ensure equipment is maintained to Christie Lites standards.
  • Checks equipment that does not pass prep standards into service.
  • Packages and stores equipment that is not needed immediately for rental.
  • Conducts periodic inventory counts as required.
  • Informs supervisor of inventory inaccuracies.
• Maintains organized work area:
  • Ensures all tools and supplies are returned to proper storage areas at the end of shift.
  • Ensures rental products are stored in an approved ORPL manner.
  • Cleans and sanitizes workstation daily and common areas as assigned.
  • Removes recycling and waste to appropriate disposal areas.
  • Informs supervisor of low stock of supplies.
• Prepares and maintains rental equipment:
  • Follows Christie Lites preparation procedures to ensure equipment meets company standards.
  • Identifies equipment that does not meet preparation standards and brings it to the attention of the appropriate team member or supervisor.
  • Packages and stores equipment that is not immediately needed for rental.
• Offers miscellaneous help:
  • Assists in all other departments as directed by supervisor.
  • Assists with warehouse projects directed by supervisor.
  • Has the opportunity to join the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Qualifications

Personal Attributes

• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Interested in building a career in the live entertainment or production industry.
• Reliable and willing to take on new responsibilities.

Professional Attributes

• Capable of lifting over 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• Basic computer skills: Nexus, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Zoom, Teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Previous warehouse, logistics, or production experience is a plus.
• Previous experience in theater, AV, stagehand work, lighting, production, events, or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Starting pay: $17.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a career in the live entertainment industry.
• Opportunity to work in the live events and entertainment production industry.
• Hands-on experience with professional production equipment.