Camera Prep Tech

Full Time Job
Position Summary:
The Prep Technician is responsible for building and ensuring equipment packages are complete for upcoming rentals; maintaining select camera equipment; and providing safe, quick, reliable and courteous delivery service to and from customers and/or suppliers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assembles, sets up and tests rental orders as per client contracts. Ensures all customer concerns are brought to the attention of the warehouse supervisor.
• Assesses each package to make sure they are correct and working, and informs supervisor of any items that may be missing or should be included
• Ensures that all missing and/or damaged items are reported to supervisor and/or engineering staff
• Greets clients/vendors in a professional and friendly manner and always offers help when loading in and out gear
• Works with engineering staff to develop ideas that modify and/or redesign systems to improve Sim Digital's products and/or services
• Assists in keeping the warehouse, tech storage, prep bays and kitchen area clean and organized
• Accountable for the completion, accuracy and submission of all relevant paperwork for operations and accounting departments.
• Ensures that all paperwork is properly filled out, that clients sign and receive the correct paperwork and that all paperwork is filed in its proper place
• Operates assigned company vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
• Adheres to the laws of the State/Provincial Highways Commissions
• Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service
• Attends training and continuously develops relevant knowledge and skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of the mission, vision, and values of Sim Digital
• Travels and works overtime when required
• Carries a Company cell phone and participates as scheduled on the on-call rotation
• Attends staff meetings as required

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish effective relationships with customers and co-workers
• Valid Driver's license with a clean record
• Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs
• Comfortable driving panel vans and cube trucks safely and appropriately
• Proficiency in the use of windows and computer programs (Word, Outlook, Excel) and office equipment:
• R2 software experience an asset
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in film and/or television production related field
• 1+ years' experience in the film, television and/or professional photographic industry;

Other Attributes:
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Adapts easily to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities
• Quality/Attention to Detail Focus - Ensures that standards for self, equipment and services are set, reviewed and surpassed regularly to provide excellent service
• Customer Service Focus - Identifies and creates opportunities to improve every person's experience with the Company
• Development & Continual Learning - Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement
• Teamwork - Participates actively in a team to improve the Company's effectiveness

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
• Physical effort required - frequent loading, securing and unloading of heavy equipment
• Driving in heavy traffic
• Exposure to warehouse and on-set location environments
• Some exposure to physical risk

All job descriptions are subject to change based on the evolving needs of the company.