Auction Operations Associate
BELOIT AUCTION SERVICE INC
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Job summary
Beloit Auction & Realty, Inc. is seeking a dependable, hardworking Auction Operations Associate for moving, packing, and offsite operations across Wisconsin and Illinois. This hands-on role requires lifting, outdoor work, and adaptation to varied auction settings.
The position offers an initial training wage of $17.00/hr, with post-training pay ranging from $18.00–$23.00/hr based on skills and performance. Opportunities for advancement and overtime are available.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in moving, packing, construction, warehouse operations, equipment handling, or general labor preferred.
- Forklift and equipment operation experience preferred.
- Experience driving box trucks or similar commercial vehicles is helpful but not required.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand and power tools preferred.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry 50–75 pounds and assist with heavier items using proper equipment and team lifting.
- Willingness to travel to offsite auction locations throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
- Flexible to work varying schedules, including evenings and Saturdays, depending on auction schedules.
Responsibilities
- Pack, wrap, protect, and prepare furniture, antiques, collectibles, household merchandise, tools, and equipment for transportation.
- Load and unload box trucks, trailers, shipping containers, and company vehicles.
- Assist with estate cleanouts, business liquidations, and property cleanouts across Wisconsin and Illinois.
- Safely move heavy or bulky items and organize merchandise for transport.
- Assist with driving company box trucks between locations when qualified.
- Travel to offsite properties to assist with auction projects.
- Organize and prepare merchandise for photography, cataloging, and online listings.
- Help set up and conduct liquidations, auctions, and specialty auctions.
- Assist with identifying, grouping, and organizing merchandise into lots.
- Prepare auction locations for previews and pickups.
- Assist customers with locating and removing purchased items.
- Help coordinate movement/loading of equipment during auctions.
- Assist with final cleanouts and site cleanup after auctions.
- Receive, unload, inspect, organize incoming equipment and tools.
- Assemble equipment and attachments using hand/power tools.
- Operate forklifts, skid steers, tractors when trained.
- Move and stage merchandise around outdoor yards.
- Assist with photographing equipment for online listings.
Skills
Job description
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Beloit Auction & Realty, Inc.
615 E. Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Pay Range: $17.00–$23.00 per hour
- Initial Training Wage: $17.00 per hour
- Post-Training Pay: $18.00–$23.00 per hour, based on experience, skills, and performance.
Job Description
Beloit Auction & Realty, Inc. is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and motivated individual to join our growing auction operations team.
This is a hands‑on, physically demanding position involving moving, packing, loading, unloading, equipment assembly, warehouse operations, outdoor construction and equipment auctions, and offsite and specialty auction projects.
Our company specializes in estate liquidations, business and commercial liquidations, construction and agricultural equipment, shipping containers, vehicles, tools, household merchandise, and specialty auctions throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
No two days are exactly alike! One day you may be packing and loading furniture from an estate, the next you could be unloading a shipping container, assembling construction equipment, or traveling to an offsite business liquidation to organize and prepare merchandise for auction.
We're looking for someone who enjoys physical work, is comfortable working indoors and outdoors at different locations, and takes pride in getting the job done safely and efficiently.
- Pack, wrap, protect, and prepare furniture, antiques, collectibles, household merchandise, tools, and equipment for transportation.
- Load and unload box trucks, trailers, shipping containers, and company vehicles.
- Assist with estate cleanouts, business liquidations, and property cleanouts throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
- Safely move furniture, appliances, equipment, and other heavy or bulky items.
- Organize and secure merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Assist with driving company box trucks and other vehicles between auction locations when qualified and authorized.
- Travel to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and other properties to assist with offsite auction projects.
- Organize, sort, stage, and prepare merchandise for photography, cataloging, and online auctions.
- Help set up and conduct business liquidations, estate auctions, equipment auctions, and specialty auctions.
- Assist with identifying, grouping, and organizing merchandise into auction lots.
- Prepare auction locations for scheduled previews and customer pickups.
- Assist customers with locating and safely removing purchased merchandise.
- Help coordinate the movement and loading of equipment and merchandise during auction pickups.
- Assist with final property cleanouts and site cleanup following auctions.
- Receive, unload, inspect, and organize incoming construction equipment, agricultural implements, attachments, tools, and other merchandise.
- Assist with unloading shipping containers and freight deliveries.
- Assemble equipment, attachments, implements, and other merchandise using hand and power tools.
- Operate forklifts, skid steers, tractors, and other machinery when properly trained and authorized.
- Move, stage, and organize merchandise throughout our outdoor auction yards.
- Assist with photographing equipment and gathering information for online auction listings.
- Assist customers with loading purchased equipment and merchandise onto trucks and trailers.
- Unload, sort, organize, and stage merchandise at our auction facilities.
- Assist with auction setup, photography, previews, and customer pickups.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and outdoor work areas.
- Assist with general property maintenance, snow removal, and seasonal projects.
- Perform additional auction-related duties as needed.
- Previous experience in moving, packing, construction, warehouse operations, equipment handling, or general labor preferred.
- Forklift and equipment operation experience preferred.
- Experience driving box trucks or similar commercial vehicles is helpful but not required.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand and power tools preferred.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry 50–75 pounds and assist with heavier items using proper equipment and team lifting.
- Comfortable performing physically demanding work throughout the day.
- Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability and willingness to travel to offsite auction locations throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions, take initiative, and work independently or as part of a team.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record preferred.
- Willingness to learn new skills and take on a variety of responsibilities.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules, including occasional evenings and Saturdays, depending on auction schedules.
- Initial Training Wage: $17.00 per hour.
- Post-Training Pay Range: $18.00–$23.00 per hour, based on demonstrated skills, experience, and performance.
- Performance-based raises and opportunities for increased earnings.
- Overtime opportunities based on business needs.
- Paid training and opportunities to develop new skills.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing company.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid major holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance.
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Employee discounts.
- Company-Provided Work Clothing and Equipment – Work clothing, safety gear, and necessary equipment provided to help employees perform their duties safely and efficiently.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Consistent full-time hours and dependable employment.
- Flexible scheduling when possible.
- Major holidays off.
- Variety of work and opportunities to work at different locations.
Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, company policies, and plan terms.
We're looking for someone who shows up on time, works hard, stays productive, and doesn't need constant supervision.
The ideal candidate is comfortable with physical labor, enjoys working with tools and equipment, and is willing to jump in wherever help is needed. Whether we're clearing out an estate, liquidating a business, setting up an offsite auction, or preparing construction equipment for sale, we need someone who can adapt and help get the job done.
Previous forklift, equipment operation, and box truck driving experience are all valuable, but we're willing to train the right person who demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
This is not a desk job! You'll be on your feet, moving merchandise, working with equipment, traveling to different locations, and helping keep our busy auction operations running smoothly.
- Join an established, growing auction company with a newly expanded 55,000-square-foot facility in Beloit.
- Enjoy a variety of work — no two days are the same.
- Work with a wide range of merchandise, machinery, and equipment.
- Travel to different properties and auction locations throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
- Receive paid training and opportunities to develop valuable skills.
- Enjoy consistent full-time employment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement.
Beloit Auction & Realty, Inc.
615 E. Cranston Road
Beloit, WI 53511
www.BeloitAuction.com
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