Water Porter | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Water Porter | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center Location US-IL-Chicago Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 day ago(7/20/2026 8:36 AM) Job ID 2026-33357 Location Name McCormick Place Convention Center Category Catering / Banquet / Event Sales Type Regular Part-Time Location : Location US-IL-Chicago Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 60616 Location : Address 2301 S Lake Shore Dr Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/23/2026 Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.  Position Summary This Water Porter executes, achieves, and maintains the core functions of distribution of water coolers and water jugs throughout the McCormick Place Convention Center and Wintrust Arena. The rate of pay for this role is $16.12 and is tip eligibe (per CBA). Benefits are per the union agreement. This position will remain open until October 23, 2026. About the Venue McCormick Place Convention Center, located in downtown Chicago, is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America. With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year. Responsibilities Organize incoming deliveries of water coolers and jugsDistribute water coolers and jugs per BEO’s (Banquet Event Orders)Delivery and setup of the water barCommunicate any maintenance concerns regarding water coolers to managementMaintain storage area by ensuring coolers/jugs are properly placed on racks, shelves or palletsFill requisitions, work orders, addendums, or requests for products and distribute them in a timely manner per work instructions.Verify quantities and record the amount of water coolers and jugs received or distributed, including shortages and damages.Maintain consistent communication regarding par levels with the department Directors, Managers, and Supervisors.End of show duties to include but not be limited to the following: return of water coolers to designated storage location; return of empty and partially used water jugs to designated areas for pick-up; maintenance, cleaning, and inventory of water cooler equipment to prep for next delivery.Use proper and safe methods when operating all warehouse equipment, i.e., pallet jacks.Follow directions from Managers/Warehouse Lead.Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                        Educational Requirement:Must have a High School Diploma/GED.Must have sufficient math ability to accurately add, subtract, divide, multiply, and perform other basic business math calculations.Understand written and oral direction and communicate effectively with others.Skills and Abilities:Must possess good organizational skills.Must have ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work.Ability to collaborate with other team members.Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to uniform standards policy.Must be able to work in a...