Art Handler

The Staff Pad; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad, in South San Francisco, California, is seeking dependable Art Handlers to join a premier fine art logistics team. You will assist with moving, warehousing, and high-value transportation, focusing on careful handling, documentation, and on-site installation support.

Responsibilities include packing, loading, unloading, and coordinating with drivers to ensure accurate manifests and safe transit of precious items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in moving, warehousing, logistics, transportation, or art handling on local & interstate basis preferred.
• Experience using pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment preferred.
• Understanding inventory processes and the ability to learn proper handling, transportation, and installation of furniture, fine art, and antiques.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to complete detailed paperwork and condition reports accurately.
• Professional attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with local and interstate collections and deliveries of fine art, antiques, and personal effects.
• Safely pack, handle, and transport fragile, oversized, and high-value items.
• Load and unload trucks using proper equipment and safe handling techniques.
• Support installation and placement projects at client locations.
• Complete condition checks, reports and job documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Ensure that any changes to the daily trip manifest are reported to and approved by the Operations Manager or Dispatch Manager before implementing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Dollies

Hand trucks

Job description

South San Francisco, United States | Posted on 10/20/2026

• Work Experience Moving, Warehousing, Logistics, or Art Handling Experience Preferred


• Salary $25.00-$30.00 per hour


• State/Province California


• Country United States

Job Description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a premier fine art logistics company to hire dependable, detail-oriented Art Handlers in their South San Francisco office. This organization specializes in the transportation, storage, handling, and installation of fine art, antiques, and high-value personal effects for clients across the country.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in moving, warehousing, logistics, or specialized transportation who enjoy hands-on work and take pride in handling valuable items with precision and care. You'll work alongside experienced drivers and team members to ensure every item is packed, transported, documented, and delivered safely.

What You'll Do

• Assist with local and interstate collections and deliveries of fine art, antiques, and personal effects


• Safely pack, handle, and transport fragile, oversized, and high-value items


• Load and unload trucks using proper equipment and safe handling techniques


• Support installation and placement projects at client locations


• Complete condition checks, reports and job documentation accurately and thoroughly


• Ensure that any changes to the daily trip manifest are reported to and approved by the Operations Manager or Dispatch Manager before implementing


• Partner with drivers to ensure vehicles are clean, organized, properly loaded, & ready for transport


• Determine and verify the necessary goods at the start of every day or trip according to the daily trip sheet or manifest


• Assist with warehouse operations, including inventory management, scanning, and item tracking


• Maintain exceptional attention to detail throughout every stage of the moving and handling process


• Follow all company safety standards, procedures, and operational protocols


• Follow instructions while working with small crews

Employees starting or ending their day at off-site locations must complete and submit a supervisor signed manual timesheet within 24 hours

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required


• Experience in moving, warehousing, logistics, transportation, or art handling on local & interstate basis preferred


• Experience using pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment preferred


• Understanding inventory processes and the ability to learn proper handling, transportation, and installation of furniture, fine art, and antiques


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills


• Excellent communication, multi-tasking and teamwork abilities


• Ability to complete detailed paperwork and condition reports accurately


• Professional attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds


• Ability to push and pull up to 120 pounds using appropriate equipment


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift throughout the workday

Additional Expectations

• Must adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines


• Maintain a professional appearance and always represent the company positively


• Shifts may occasionally begin or end at off-site locations


• Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on operational and business needs

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Work with a respected leader in the fine art and specialized logistics industry


• Gain hands-on experience handling unique and high-value items


• Join a collaborative team with opportunities for growth and advancement


• Enjoy a dynamic work environment where no two projects are the same


• Build a career in a specialized industry with strong long-term potential