Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Talk of the Town is currently hiring a couple full-time staff for our warehouse in Rockville, Maryland – with career growth potential. Talk of the Town is an event rental company that provides inflatable games, rides, tents and various other event rentals. You will primarily be responsible for loading/unloading trucks and improving/maintaining the warehouse organization. Good organizational skills and mechanical aptitude are a must.

Our events include the following:

• Inflatables (bounce houses, obstacle courses, slides, and mazes)
• Mechanical rides (Pirate Ship, Turbo Tubs, Swings, etc)
• Mechanical bulls, shark, and pig
• Rock Walls
• Carnival games (Ring Toss, Bowler Roller, etc)
• Oversized games (Connect 4, Chess, Checkers, Battleship)
• Tents - pop-up tents, mist tents, and carnival booths (no large tents)
• Audio Video equipment (gaming consoles, Arcade games, lighting, sound systems, etc)
• Casino events (non-cash, we do not have a gambling license) to include tables, chips, and other accessories
• Photo Stations and related equipment
• And more!

This position requires full availability as events happen 7 days a week, occasionally late nights and weekends are required to meet operational requirements. Our events are mostly staffed by part-time employees, although all staff do work events from time to time as needed. Willingness to help out on events is a must.

Responsibilities include:

• Loading and Unloading Trucks
• Moving Box Trucks, pickups, and Transit vans around the lot and driving to/from events as needed
• Maintaining a Clean and Organized Warehouse
• Cleaning Inflatables and other equipment before or after events
• Safe operation of sit-down forklift, pallet jack, and other dollies and hand carts
• All staff (including the President of the company) work events as needed

Ideal Qualities:

• Hard Worker
• Good Problem Solver
• Organized
• Honest
• Drug Free
• Willing to Learn
• Can work independently and in a team

Specific Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License - Clean Driving Record
• Must have Your Own Transportation
• Familiar with using hand tools and power tools
• Good With Your Hands
• Forklift Trained – can drive a forklift and pass online safety certification
• Obtain/maintain a Maryland DOT physical certification (REQUIRED)
• Knowledge of basic Vehicle Repairs/maintenance
• Can drive with equipment trailers and non-CDL box trucks
• Proficiency with loading and unloading equipment into/from trucks
• Ability to perform under pressure and take initiative – work without supervision

To learn more about our business, visit www.tottevents.com/.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How would you describe your level of mechanical / handyman experience?

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockville, MD 20850: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person