Grip Associate

Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
NBCUniversal is looking for a Grip Associate person to join our Set Lighting & Grip department as part of our Studio Operations team in Doraville, GA. In this role you will be responsible for pulling and receiving grip equipment orders for Television and Film productions.
What You'll Do:

• Manage grip inventory records and movement
• Test, stage, and check-in/out rental equipment
• Assess equipment condition and check-in upon return; tag inventory requiring repairs
• Maintain clean work areas, free of any hazardous conditions
• Notify immediate supervisor or safety committee members of any unsafe condition or any injury or accident in the workplace
• Coordinate with SL&G Manager and Rental Agents on day-to-day tasks
• Assist peer warehouse workers and rental agents in resolving outstanding issues
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Safely prepare/pack equipment for long distance shipping
• Work directly with customers/crew
• Identify process improvement opportunities
• Operate forklift/lift trucks, as well as asses working conditions

Qualifications
Let's Talk About You...

• Passion for Production - You understand and care about high-end content production and how our businesses fit into the overarching process
• Self-starter - You are motivated, can work with minimal guidance, and can identify helpful resources to get the job done
• Cool Under Pressure - You handle stressful situations with ease and professionalism while juggling multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Communicates with ease - You have a way with words; written and verbal, regardless of with whom you are communicating

What You Must Have:

• Experience in inventory tracking systems (i.e., RTPro)

What Would Make You a Stand-out:

• 3+ years of experience in production equipment rental process
• Strong knowledge of motion picture and television production support services, including lighting and grip equipment, supplies, and personnel
• Ability to lift heavy objects (50lbs or more)
• Ability to work in a team environment in a helpful and positive demeanor
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel, including executives, operational supervisors, and front-line crew.
• Up to date forklift/lift truck certification
• Flexibility to deal with varying priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Consistently exhibits a quest for excellence, striving to constantly improved and develop more efficient systems that produce an improved level of service
• Strong background in asset management with the ability to ensure maximum utilization of assets across all productions

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.
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