Art Handler II at Cadogan Tate Chicago, IL

Cadogan Tate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishalicious is seeking an Art Handling Specialist to manage removals, collections, deliveries and installations of personal effects, art and antiques under supervision.

The role involves daily local driving with interstate travel as needed, handling art with care, packing, warehousing tasks and accurate paperwork.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3 years in art handling, strong organization, communication and physical stamina to lift up to 70 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years art handling experience including packing, handling and installation locally and interstate.
• 3 years of logistics, warehousing and moving experience.
• Understanding inventory processes and improving handling of art and antiquities from collection to installation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Impeccable communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds and push/pull 150 pounds daily.
• Experience with hand trucks, pallet jacks, jbars, dollies.

Responsibilities

• Collections and deliveries on a daily basis, driving locally and interstate as needed.
• Work on removals, collections, deliveries and installations of personal effects, art and antiques under supervision.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Dollies

J-bars

Job description

Art Handling Specialist

To work on all aspects of removals, collections, deliveries and installations of personal effects, art and antiques under the management of immediate supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collections and deliveries on a daily basis, driving locally and interstate as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma / GED required
• Three years of experience in the art handling industry; packing, handling and installing on a local and interstate basis
• Three years of logistical, warehousing and moving experience
• Understanding inventory processes and the ability to learn how to improve on handling art and antiquities from collection through to installation
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Impeccable communication and multitasking skills
• Ability to accurately execute detailed paperwork and condition reporting
• Team player, able to work with all levels of staff in a dynamic environment
• Comfortable in a results-driven workplace
• Experience with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, jbars, dollies and other necessary logistics equipment
• Ability to safely lift 70 pounds and maneuver objects of substantial size and weight on a daily basis without damage to object or person, including the ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly or cart
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and reach overhead