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Our Company
Founded in 1963, William F. White International Inc. (“WFW”), a Sunbelt Rentals Company, is Canada’s oldest and largest provider of production equipment to the entertainment industry. With offices across the country, the company services productions of all sizes from coast to coast and houses an extensive state-of-the-art inventory, including camera, lighting, grip, specialty equipment, location support and a growing portfolio of premium studio properties.
Our Shared Purpose
What really gets you out of bed every morning? Other than the smell of coffee, we’re driven by our shared purpose
- to make the magic of storytelling happen. It’s not a surprise that our team is comprised of passionate creators and experienced technical experts. The one thing we all have in common is our love for “moving pictures”, whether it’s glossy high budget TV series or a homegrown Canadian indie film. Our job is to help bring the magic of storytelling to life, by supporting our clients as their go-to Partners in Production.
Our Values
Values are important to us, not only do they set us apart from the pack, but these shared values also bring us together. At the end of the day, it’s these principles that we strive to live by in our everyday professional lives and what we turn to in the face of adversity.
- Put people first
We support and respect our team, clients, and community before anything else.
- Do what we say
We act with integrity and follow through on our commitments.
- Foster excellence
We engage and empower great people to do great things.
- Support our communities
We work with our industry partners to build safe, healthy, inclusive, and sustainable communities.
The Golden Opportunity
Our Lighting & Grip team is the backbone of our business. No set can go without it, and we’re proud to say that our inventory is the largest-and best-of its kind in all of Canada. HMI kits, LED fixtures, EPA Tier 3 generators, green screens, more feet of cable than you can possibly imagine. We carry everything our clients’ might need to keep their productions humming through the seasons, from the rain and sleet of the Pacific Northwest to the bright skies of the Atlantic summers. And if clients are looking for more sustainable power solutions, our entire team is committed to staying on top of the latest equipment innovations to help make every set as clean and green as can be.
Our L&G team is looking for an experienced individual to join us in the role of Lighting & Grip Associate. This is a full-time permanent position located in Toronto. This position reports to the Lighting & Grip Operations Manager and the hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Pull and stage customer orders, assist in the loading and unloading of trucks.
- Ensure all outgoing and incoming orders counts are performed to the highest standards of accuracy.
- Scan equipment in and out with our barcoding scanners.
- Notify the CSR of any changes to the order including additions, subtractions or substitutions before contracts are printed.
- Prepare equipment for rental (Check Out) and receive equipment from customer on return (Check In).
- Greet and communicate with customers for the pickup and return of equipment.
- Coordinate the paperwork flow of rentals contracts.
- Maintain proper inventory techniques of equipment while being shipped, returned or stocked within the warehouse.
- Test Grip Equipment making sure it complies with company standards.
- Tag and identify any equipment defects or damage and advise the Floor Supervisor.
- Advise the Supervisor, Warehouse of any customer concerns arising from equipment issues or counts.
- Assist with monthly cycle counts and yearly inventory spot checks.
- Cleaning lights, checking their serviceability, and preparing them for rental.
- Process equipment in a safe and efficient manner to manufacturer’s specifications.
- Perform required repairs to miscellaneous Lighting and Grip equipment and associated accessories.
- Advise Warehouse Supervisor of problems arising due to improper use of the equipment.
- Dispatch all Electronic repairs to Warehouse supervisor for further evaluation.
- Rotate throughout Department to help when required.
- Identify Sub-rental equipment and relocate to relevant area.
- Organize lighting equipment on the warehouse shelving so that it is displayed in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Operation of a forklift, order picker or pallet jack when required (training to be provided).
- Other duties as required.
- Assist other departments as needed.
- Keep warehouse walkways clear and shelves organized.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the film industry including equipment and personnel.
- Working knowledge of rental software programs would be considered an asset, however not required.
- Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and mult