Transportation Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: The Gallery + The Forge - Vista, CA, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00,  

Keep Our Events Moving

Full-Time | North San Diego County
$20 per hour
Weekends, Evenings & Holidays Required

Are you dependable, organized, and enjoy being on the road? Do you take pride in making sure every detail arrives safely and on time?

At Trademark Venues, every unforgettable event depends on seamless behind-the-scenes coordination. We're looking for a reliable Transportation Specialist to transport food, equipment, and event supplies between our venues while helping ensure every location has what it needs to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

If you enjoy working independently, staying organized, and being part of a team that makes memorable celebrations possible, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for safely transporting food, equipment, and event supplies between Trademark Venues properties. This role plays a critical part in supporting daily operations by ensuring deliveries are accurate, timely, and handled with care while maintaining food safety standards and protecting company assets.

Success in this role requires reliability, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, safe driving practices, and a commitment to supporting exceptional guest experiences.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Safely load, transport, and unload food, beverages, equipment, décor, and event supplies between company locations.
Verify inventory accuracy during loading and unloading to ensure all items are delivered correctly.
Assist with stocking, organizing, and inventorying equipment, food, and supplies.
Receive deliveries and properly unload and store products.
Conduct routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly.
Maintain clean, organized, and professional vehicles at all times.
Handle food products in accordance with all food safety and sanitation standards.
Communicate transportation delays, vehicle issues, or inventory discrepancies to leadership.
Assist venue teams with loading and unloading before and after events as needed.
Follow all company safety procedures, driving policies, and operational standards.
Perform other duties as assigned to support venue operations.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

Previous experience transporting food, equipment, or commercial deliveries using a van or truck.
Experience in hospitality, catering, warehouse, or logistics operations.
Forklift or warehouse experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Valid California driver's license.
Ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) background check.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Ability to work independently while supporting multiple venue teams.
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) language skills a plus

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
Load and unload vehicles multiple times throughout a shift.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Trademark Core Behaviors

At Trademark Venues, every team member is expected to embody our Core Behaviors:

Intentional Service
Clear Accountability
Extraordinary Empathy
Ethics in Action
Adaptive Excellence

Why Trademark Venues?

Trademark Venues is a growing hospitality and events company serving North San Diego County through premier wedding venues, hospitality concepts, and exceptional guest experiences. From weddings and celebrations to catering and innovative hospitality concepts, we are committed to delivering thoughtful service, operational excellence, and memorable experiences.

Our culture is built on teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and genuine care for both our employees and our guests. We invest in our people because we know great experiences begin with great teams.

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
Paid time off and company holidays
401(k) with company match (where applicable)
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization
A collaborative, people-first culture

Our Commitment

At Trademark Venues, we are committed to building an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace. We lead with empathy, act with integrity, and hold ourselves accountable to clear standards—while remaining adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.

Trademark Venues is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace where every employee has the opportunity to succeed. We value diverse perspectives, lead with integrity, and strive to create an environment where our team members feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.

Trademark Venues, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

 
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