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Equipment Rental Agent & Warehouse Operations Supervisor
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What they do
An Equipment Rental Manager oversees the rental of equipment in industries such as construction, landscaping, agriculture, utility, manufacturing, and consumer services. They may also oversee the dispatching of delivery trucks and the loading and securing of materials prior to delivery. These managers must keep records to ensure that inventory is taken properly and certain items are available upon request. They also prepare rental contracts and ensure that they adhere to regional and national laws and regulations.
$51,275 / year median in New Jersey
+2% projected growth
Job Description
EASTERN EFFECTS, INC. JOB POSTING
Equipment Rental Agent & Warehouse Operations Supervisor Position Title Equipment Rental Agent & Warehouse Operations Supervisor About Eastern Effects, Inc. Eastern Effects, Inc. has been operating since 1999 (27 Years) servicing the tri-state film and television industry. We provide lighting, grip, electrical distribution, rigging equipment, generators, and truck rentals as well as film and television studios since 2009. We are a friendly and fun work environment that works with a wide range of film and television clientele from Netflix, Paramount & HBO, all the way to student films. Eastern Effects' mission is to provide service that exceeds our customer's expectations, deliver equipment of only the highest quality, and sustain a business founded on accountability, integrity, and good communication. We are proud to serve the motion picture, television, live event, and production industries with high-quality lighting, grip, rigging, electrical distribution equipment, and related services on location and in our studio facilities. Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Equipment Rental Agent & Warehouse Operations Supervisor performs two roles at the organization:- The Equipment Rental Agent side of the position determines the equipment rental needs of potential and existing customers.
- The Warehouse Operations Supervisor side of the position oversees all logistics of the equipment warehouse and is responsible for coordinating and prioritizing the workflow of the Order Fulfillment Department staff.
Autonomy & Decision-Making:
A high degree of latitude and autonomy is provided for this position, including independent decision-making authority as trust and familiarity with operations are established. Essential Functions Equipment Rental AgentAccount Management:
Manage customer accounts by monitoring email and responding to all phone orders. Prepare customer quotes, contracts, and responses to customer inquiries. Assess customer needs and budget, offering equipment and service alternatives where appropriate. Negotiate overall pricing. Provide ongoing customer service throughout the rental process through job completion. Process order changes as necessary. Follow up on returning orders, including the safe return of sub-rented equipment. Process billing and invoices for losses/damages.Order Production:
Produce orders, paying special attention to delivery dates, existing inventory levels, truck sizing, and specific job needs. If required, schedule rental of non-owned items through sub-rentals and negotiate sub-rented equipment pricing using our vendor network.Order Coordination:
Initiate adjustments to existing orders as necessary; liaise with the order fulfillment department, transportation departments, and other members of the rental management team.Feedback & Industry Trends:
Address customer feedback (both positive and negative) with management and sales team members. Apprise management of evolving customer and industry trends.Other Tasks:
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by management. Warehouse Operations SupervisorTeam Supervision & Fulfillment:
Directly supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the order fulfillment staff and assist visiting customers. Oversee the execution of order picking, packing, returns, check-in, and restocking.Quality Control & Restock:
Oversee and conduct regular spot checks on equipment package presentation (organization, care, and cleanliness), customer support services, and inventory restocking.Traffic & Loading Bay Safety:
Direct incoming and outgoing vehicle traffic within the facility, maintaining an orderly and safe environment in the loading bay.Emergency & After-Hours Response:
Participate in the management of the company's after-hours customer support and emergency response program. CompetenciesCommunication:
Exchanges both routine and complex information with all levels of staff as well as customers. Presents information clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner. Clear, concise, and competent communication is essential for this position.Initiative & Results:
Demonstrates initiative and delivers results when setting work priorities and executing ongoing projects.Written & Verbal Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.Detail-Oriented:
Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail.Problem Solving:
Solves problems effectively and in real-time.Teamwork:
Works effectively and cooperatively with team members, management, and other departments to serve the customer.Execution:
Sees all tasks through to completion with thorough follow-through.Product Knowledge:
Keeps product knowledge current to best fulfill client needs.Experience / Educational
RequirementsRequired Education:
High School Diploma/GED required; College degree preferred.Customer Focus:
Commitment to the highest level of customer support and response.Interpersonal Skills:
Consistently personable, friendly, outgoing, and positive demeanor.Industry Experience:
5+ years of relevant experience in the technical or production side of the motion picture industry desired for the Equipment Rental role; significant on-set experience is acceptable.Technical & Warehouse Knowledge:
Strong practical knowledge of grip and lighting equipment, along with 1-2 years of experience working in a warehouse environment for the Warehouse Operations Supervisor role. Ability to recommend equipment to technical and non-technical clients and advise on equipment use and substitutions.Software Proficiency:
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel in particular), RentalWorks or similar database software programs (preferred, but not required), and website CMS platforms (WordPress in particular).Licensing:
Valid Driver's License required for occasional on-the-job driving responsibilities. Physical Requirements- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
- Communication skills using the spoken and written word.
- Finger dexterity to manipulate objects (e.g., keyboard, calculator, copier, etc.).
- Ability to perform daily physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Office and desk work environment, as well as warehouse environment with physical work to be expected.
Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt Reports To:
Senior Operations Manager Dotted Line (Functional):Managing Partner Location:
150 South Main Street, Wood-Ridge, NJ, 07075Date:
July 2026Supervisory Status:
Supervisory Salary Range:
$35- $42 per hour Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday
- Friday varying 8:00 AM
- 4:00PM or 9:00 AM
- 5:00 PM.
Pay:
$35.00- $42.