PROPERTIES ACQUISITION MEMBER FOR AUCTION CO.

Cumberland Valley Business Alliance; Gateway (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Gallery Auction is seeking a full-time Properties Acquisition Member in Alaska to support auction operations, handle antiques and collectibles, and learn new skills. This position offers hands-on experience in moving items, organizing inventory, and assisting on auction day.

핵This role requires driving a large truck, performing maintenance tasks, and maintaining storage areas. A valid driver’s license and physical capability are essential to succeed in this physically demanding job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Able to Pass Test for Physical Card.
• Knowledge of Loading/Unloading Trucks.

Responsibilities

• Drive a large truck locally and occasionally for longer distances.
• Move and handle furniture, appliances, and office equipment.
• Unload trucks and organize merchandise in storage areas.
• Assist in organizing items for auction and perform setup/cleanup on auction day.
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment; perform routine maintenance.
• Keep records/logs and communicate with supervisor regarding maintenance needs.
• Provide labor support as needed and interact cheerfully with customers.

Skills

Truck driving

Heavy lifting

Furniture handling

Inventory management

Maintenance tasks

Customer interaction

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Job description

Looking for a job where every day is a little different? Enjoy a small business atmosphere?

Gateway Gallery Auction is seeking applicants for a full-time Properties Acquisition Member. Team members perform a variety of auction related tasks, routinely handle antiques, collectibles, specialty collections and have the opportunity to learn new skills and discover the value of "things".

Essential Job Functions

• Experienced and qualified to drive a large truck, both locally and occasionally for long distances.
• Proficient with tools and able to disconnect and reconnect furniture and simple electronics.
• Able to efficiently and carefully move all types of household furniture, cabinets, appliances, office equipment
• Lift heavy loads up to 80 lbs on a regular basis
• Safely handles a variety of collectibles, valuables and antiquities
• Receives training and shows proficiency in using proper lifting techniques and body mechanic skills.
• Maintains the company vehicle(s) in good condition are directed:
• Takes the truck(s) for its regular scheduled maintenance.
• Keeps the cab and bed clean and free of trash.
• Keeps the truck(s) in a clean outside appearance.
• Repairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores equipment, tools, and fixtures.
• Cleans and maintains the storage building as assigned.
• Performs preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Maintains written records and log books as assigned.
• Confers with the supervisor regarding approaches to specifics maintenance or repair problems.
• Unloads trucks, receives merchandise, and places that merchandise in a neat and orderly manner in assigned storage areas.
• Picks up supplies and/or equipment, as directed.
• Participates in inventory and supply distribution processes as assigned.
• In performance of assigned job duties, interacts with customers in a cheerful / positive manner and is respectful of the customer’s personal belongings.
• Assist in organizing items for auction
• Perform set-up and clean-up tasks
• Function as a floor runner on auction day
• Perform general maintenance of company-associated facilities, grounds and equipment using company tools and equipment
• Provide Labor support as needed
• Performs other related duties

Physical Requirements For The Completion Of The Job Include

• Ability to perform physical labor that requires bending, twisting, stretching, crouching, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, pushing, pulling, and lifting and carrying objects, with routine reaching / lifting of the arms over the head to access shelving, storage racks, or other high areas and lift objects.
• Standing and walking for extending periods of time, with ability to move adequately through all areas of the customers’ house or business - includes walking over rough and uneven surfaces.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers required to manipulate objects and use various types of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Physical stamina to lift, pull, carry, or move light to heavy objects as required to perform job duties (i.e. bulk supplies, mechanical parts, and other merchandise – packaged in boxes, plastic containers, or other packaging; customers furniture and other small to large appliances; mowing equipment; mechanical / gardening tools of all sizes; ladders; lifting mechanisms)
• When lifting, employee must follow standard safety / ergonomic precautions and applicable facility procedures at all times and secure assistance and/or use of an approved lifting device when necessary; and may be subject to extreme variances in temperature, hazardous conditions, and inclement weather in the performance or duties.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Able to Pass Test for Physical Card

Knowledge of Loading/Unloading Trucks