Trade Show Exhibit Technician
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include sections only if posting has real specific content.
We have description: "Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, Illinois is looking for a versatile hands-on Trade Show Exhibit Tech. In this role, you would be responsible for building, assembling, maintaining, and repairing trade show exhibit components such as shelves, arches, cubes, pedestals and other more elaborate and creative displays. You will work with wood, laminate, aluminum, and other materials. You would also manage the inventory of materials and equipment and be responsible for loading trucks for safe transport to the trade shows. Role is located in a warehouse/workshop environment. Occasional travel to and from trade shows across the US for set up and tear-down. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, building and creating displays, solving problems, and seeing projects come to life. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also collaborating with internal teams to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule."
That's about the role. So we can have About the role
with that paragraph.
Responsibilities: list of duties. We have a big list after "Responsibilities And Duties". We'll put - each bullet.
Requirements: list after "Requirements". We'll put
- .
Qualifications: maybe not separate; but we have "Requirements" includes qualifications. Could we have a Qualifications section? The posting doesn't have separate qualifications beyond requirements. We could skip Qualifications.
Skills: maybe not separate; but we could include skills from requirements? However we should not create thin sections. Probably combine skills into Requirements or maybe have a Skills section if there is explicit skill list. The posting includes "Ability to read and interpret...", "Ability to safely operate...", etc. Those are abilities/skills. Could be placed under Skills. But we already have Requirements covering many. To avoid duplication, we could treat Requirements as the list and not create Skills.
Benefits: The posting includes "Our promise to you ... In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes: Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays Tuition assistance An onsite subsidized café overlooking 30 acres of renowned display gardens and restored natural areas Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs". That's benefits. So we need Benefits section with list.
Pay: "Hourly Pay Rate: $25-$28". That's specific. So we need Pay section with that info.
Schedule: Not explicitly given besides full-time. No schedule details like shift times. So we should not create Schedule section because no specific schedule content.
We also have Physical Requirements: that's not a standard heading but could be part of Requirements or maybe a separate section? The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Physical Requirements is not in list; we could incorporate into Requirements or maybe treat as part of Requirements. Better to include under Requirements as a bullet list? But we already have Requirements list; we could add physical requirements as part of Requirements list. However the instruction: "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use those for section headings. It doesn't say we cannot add other headings, but we should follow the pattern. Safer to keep only those headings. So we can embed physical requirements within Requirements list as items.
Also we have "Job Type Full-time" at top; we could include that in About the role paragraph or maybe a short
for metadata. The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short
for Job Type Full-time and location maybe.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So include location: West Chicago, Illinois.
Let's craft:
Job Type: Full-time • Location: West Chicago, Illinois
But we should avoid using ? Not prohibited. Use plain text.
We'll output:
About the role
Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, Illinois is looking for a versatile hands-on Trade Show Exhibit Tech. In this role, you would be responsible for building, assembling, maintaining, and repairing trade show exhibit components such as shelves, arches, cubes, pedestals and other more elaborate and creative displays. You will work with wood, laminate, aluminum, and other materials. You would also manage the inventory of materials and equipment and be responsible for loading trucks for safe transport to the trade shows. Role is located in a warehouse/workshop environment. Occasional travel to and from trade shows across the US for set up and tear-down. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, building and creating displays, solving problems, and seeing projects come to life. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also collaborating with internal teams to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Build trade show exhibit displays from diagrams, drawings, measurements, or photo inspiration.
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to construct, modify, and repair exhibit components.
- Measure, cut, assemble, and finish materials to meet project specifications.
- Troubleshoot and make adjustments to exhibit components as needed during fabrication, setup, and tear-down.
- Load, pack, and unpack pallets for safe and secure shipping to trade shows.
- Operate a forklift and load trucks for shipping to trade shows and events.
- Assist with the setup and tear-down of exhibits at trade shows and events.
- Maintain safe, clean, and well-organized work areas.
- Maintain and organize tools, equipment, materials, and exhibit inventory.
- Purchase supplies and materials for projects as directed.
- Track materials and identify when supplies or equipment need to be replenished or replaced.
- Assist with special projects as directed.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to understand project needs, timelines, and priorities.
- Follow all company safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing job duties.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Relevant work experience in carpentry, fabrication, cabinetry, millwork, exhibit construction, theatrical/set construction, event production, or a related hands-on trade preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret basic diagrams, drawings, measurements, and project specifications.
- Ability to safely operate common shop equipment and tools.
- Action-oriented and able to make decisions in fast-changing or unpredictable situations.
- Adaptable and able to adjust to changing business needs and priorities.
- Ability to identify opportunities to improve work processes and workflow.
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must either have or be able to obtain forklift certification within three months of employment; certification will be paid for by the Company.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and meet established deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for trade show and event setup and tear-down.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. for up to 20% of the workday.
- Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs. for up to 10% of the workday.
- Ability to sit/stand for up to 100% of the workday as required.
- Ability to kneel/bend for up to 50% of the workday.
- Ability to reach for up to 50% of the workday.
- Ability to climb and maintain balance for up to 15% of the workday.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for up to 100% of the workday.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for up to 30% of the workday.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
- 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
- Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Onsite subsidized café overlooking 30 acres of renowned display gardens and restored natural areas
- Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs
Pay
Hourly Pay Rate: $25-$28
We should not include Schedule section.
We also need to include maybe a short for metadata like Job Type Full-time. We already have location in About the role paragraph. Could also add Job Type Full-time as a short paragraph before About the role. Let's add:
Job Type: Full-time
But we should avoid using maybe just plain text: "Job Type: Full-time". Use Job Type: Full-time
. Also location already in About the role.
Thus final HTML fragment.
Check for any boilerplate removed: We removed "Our promise to you Ball is a global leader..." we kept benefits but removed the fluff sentences before benefits. We kept the benefits list. We removed the "Our promise to you..." sentence? We could keep a short sentence about company but it's not required; we can drop as it's boilerplate? It's somewhat promotional but still substantive? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." The "Our promise to you..." is not boilerplate but could be considered fluff. However it's part of the description about company culture; maybe we keep it? But we already have About the role paragraph that covers role description; we could keep a short sentence about company but it's not required. To be safe, we can include a brief sentence: "Ball is a global leader in horticulture: we develop, produce, and sell plants around the world." But that's not essential to role. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. That sentence is substantive about company. Should we keep? It's not about the role directly but still info. I'd keep it maybe as a separate after About the role? But we already have About the role paragraph; we could incorporate that sentence into About the role paragraph. However the About the role paragraph currently does not mention company's global leader statement. We could add it as a separate
before About the role or after. But the instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Adding a separate paragraph for company info might be thin. Could incorporate into About the role: add after first sentence.
Let's adjust About the role paragraph to include: "Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, Illinois is looking for a versatile hands-on Trade Show Exhibit Tech. Ball is a global leader in horticulture: we develop, produce, and sell plants around the world. Our vision is to color the world through our customers. We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the
- .
Qualifications: maybe not separate; but we have "Requirements" includes qualifications. Could we have a Qualifications section? The posting doesn't have separate qualifications beyond requirements. We could skip Qualifications.
Skills: maybe not separate; but we could include skills from requirements? However we should not create thin sections. Probably combine skills into Requirements or maybe have a Skills section if there is explicit skill list. The posting includes "Ability to read and interpret...", "Ability to safely operate...", etc. Those are abilities/skills. Could be placed under Skills. But we already have Requirements covering many. To avoid duplication, we could treat Requirements as the list and not create Skills.
Benefits: The posting includes "Our promise to you ... In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes: Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays Tuition assistance An onsite subsidized café overlooking 30 acres of renowned display gardens and restored natural areas Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs". That's benefits. So we need Benefits section with list.
Pay: "Hourly Pay Rate: $25-$28". That's specific. So we need Pay section with that info.
Schedule: Not explicitly given besides full-time. No schedule details like shift times. So we should not create Schedule section because no specific schedule content.
We also have Physical Requirements: that's not a standard heading but could be part of Requirements or maybe a separate section? The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Physical Requirements is not in list; we could incorporate into Requirements or maybe treat as part of Requirements. Better to include under Requirements as a bullet list? But we already have Requirements list; we could add physical requirements as part of Requirements list. However the instruction: "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use those for section headings. It doesn't say we cannot add other headings, but we should follow the pattern. Safer to keep only those headings. So we can embed physical requirements within Requirements list as items. Also we have "Job Type Full-time" at top; we could include that in About the role paragraph or maybe a short
for metadata. The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short
for Job Type Full-time and location maybe. We need to preserve all substantive information. So include location: West Chicago, Illinois. Let's craft:
Job Type: Full-time • Location: West Chicago, Illinois
But we should avoid using ? Not prohibited. Use plain text. We'll output:About the role
Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, Illinois is looking for a versatile hands-on Trade Show Exhibit Tech. In this role, you would be responsible for building, assembling, maintaining, and repairing trade show exhibit components such as shelves, arches, cubes, pedestals and other more elaborate and creative displays. You will work with wood, laminate, aluminum, and other materials. You would also manage the inventory of materials and equipment and be responsible for loading trucks for safe transport to the trade shows. Role is located in a warehouse/workshop environment. Occasional travel to and from trade shows across the US for set up and tear-down. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, building and creating displays, solving problems, and seeing projects come to life. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also collaborating with internal teams to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Build trade show exhibit displays from diagrams, drawings, measurements, or photo inspiration.
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to construct, modify, and repair exhibit components.
- Measure, cut, assemble, and finish materials to meet project specifications.
- Troubleshoot and make adjustments to exhibit components as needed during fabrication, setup, and tear-down.
- Load, pack, and unpack pallets for safe and secure shipping to trade shows.
- Operate a forklift and load trucks for shipping to trade shows and events.
- Assist with the setup and tear-down of exhibits at trade shows and events.
- Maintain safe, clean, and well-organized work areas.
- Maintain and organize tools, equipment, materials, and exhibit inventory.
- Purchase supplies and materials for projects as directed.
- Track materials and identify when supplies or equipment need to be replenished or replaced.
- Assist with special projects as directed.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to understand project needs, timelines, and priorities.
- Follow all company safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing job duties.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Relevant work experience in carpentry, fabrication, cabinetry, millwork, exhibit construction, theatrical/set construction, event production, or a related hands-on trade preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret basic diagrams, drawings, measurements, and project specifications.
- Ability to safely operate common shop equipment and tools.
- Action-oriented and able to make decisions in fast-changing or unpredictable situations.
- Adaptable and able to adjust to changing business needs and priorities.
- Ability to identify opportunities to improve work processes and workflow.
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must either have or be able to obtain forklift certification within three months of employment; certification will be paid for by the Company.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and meet established deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for trade show and event setup and tear-down.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. for up to 20% of the workday.
- Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs. for up to 10% of the workday.
- Ability to sit/stand for up to 100% of the workday as required.
- Ability to kneel/bend for up to 50% of the workday.
- Ability to reach for up to 50% of the workday.
- Ability to climb and maintain balance for up to 15% of the workday.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for up to 100% of the workday.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for up to 30% of the workday.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
- 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
- Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Onsite subsidized café overlooking 30 acres of renowned display gardens and restored natural areas
- Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs
Pay
Hourly Pay Rate: $25-$28
We should not include Schedule section. We also need to include maybe a shortfor metadata like Job Type Full-time. We already have location in About the role paragraph. Could also add Job Type Full-time as a short paragraph before About the role. Let's add:
Job Type: Full-time
But we should avoid using maybe just plain text: "Job Type: Full-time". UseJob Type: Full-time
. Also location already in About the role. Thus final HTML fragment. Check for any boilerplate removed: We removed "Our promise to you Ball is a global leader..." we kept benefits but removed the fluff sentences before benefits. We kept the benefits list. We removed the "Our promise to you..." sentence? We could keep a short sentence about company but it's not required; we can drop as it's boilerplate? It's somewhat promotional but still substantive? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." The "Our promise to you..." is not boilerplate but could be considered fluff. However it's part of the description about company culture; maybe we keep it? But we already have About the role paragraph that covers role description; we could keep a short sentence about company but it's not required. To be safe, we can include a brief sentence: "Ball is a global leader in horticulture: we develop, produce, and sell plants around the world." But that's not essential to role. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. That sentence is substantive about company. Should we keep? It's not about the role directly but still info. I'd keep it maybe as a separateafter About the role? But we already have About the role paragraph; we could incorporate that sentence into About the role paragraph. However the About the role paragraph currently does not mention company's global leader statement. We could add it as a separate
before About the role or after. But the instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Adding a separate paragraph for company info might be thin. Could incorporate into About the role: add after first sentence. Let's adjust About the role paragraph to include: "Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, Illinois is looking for a versatile hands-on Trade Show Exhibit Tech. Ball is a global leader in horticulture: we develop, produce, and sell plants around the world. Our vision is to color the world through our customers. We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the