Trade Show Director jobs in Illinois

Job Type Full-time Description

Purpose of the role :

This is a unique and interesting opportunity for the right person with carpentry and building maintenance skills to join a great Trade Show Team.

This position is located 70% of the time in a warehouse / carpentry shop with one other team member, building unique exhibits for trade shows, maintaining and repairing the exhibits, and packing or unloading pallets for shipping back and forth to shows.

30% of the year is spent joining the Maintenance Team to maintain the Ball buildings and gardens. Ball is a Great Place to Work certified company.

Job Responsibilities & Duties :

• Build and paint trade show exhibit materials from scratch or diagrams 40%
• Load, pack, and unpack pallets for safe and secure shipping to trade shows 20%
• Drive a forklift and load semi-trucks and the box truck for shipping to trade shows and events
• Transport materials from the warehouse to the grounds for events and as needed
• Maintain safe, clean, & well-organized work areas
• Purchase supplies and materials for projects as directed 10%
• Perform other duties as requested
• Facilities and Grounds Projects and Maintenance 30%

Requirements

Requirements :

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Relevant work experience in carpentry and woodworking
• Must either have, or be able to obtain, forklift certification within 3 months of employment (paid for by the company)
• Must be self-motivated and possess a high attention to detail
• Must have basic math and computer skills
• Must have strong communication and organizational skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements ·

Requirement Details of Requirements % per day

Lift / Carry 50 Lbs. 20 %

Pushing / Pulling 50 Lbs. 10 %

Sitting / Standing 100 %

Kneeling / Bending 50 %

Reaching 50 %

Climbing / Balance 15 %

Hands / Fingers 100 %

Environmental Condition Outdoor work in all-weather 30 %

Our promise to you : 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 best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important.

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 ·

Last updated : 2024-06-04