Yard & Catalog Specialist

Hansen Auction Group; Downing (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Auction Group seeks a Yard and Catalog Specialist to manage the auction yard, catalog items, photograph lots, and provide excellent customer service. The role includes AI-assisted cataloging and on-site as well as off-site assignments to open houses and pickup operations.

The position emphasizes safe equipment operation, accurate item descriptions, and active customer assistance in varying locations and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred (forklift, telehandler, skid steer).
• Knowledge of farm/heavy equipment is helpful.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license required. Position includes operation of company vehicles; applicants must meet company driving and insurance eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization of the yard and auction layout in a clean, safe, and professional manner.
• Organize and tag items for auction.
• Take photos and upload to the auction management website.
• Create accurate and detailed descriptions of auction items.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to identify items, generate accurate descriptions, and validate make, model, year, VIN, and condition where applicable.
• Operate heavy equipment to assist customers with safely loading and unloading of auction items.
• Assist in safely loading and unloading of auction items during pick-up and drop off.
• Help customers locate their purchases.
• Be visible during open houses, providing service to customers as needed.
• Maintain organization of the facility and yard.
• Provide general facility and equipment maintenance including maintaining grounds.
• Other duties as required and assigned.
• Travel to off-site auction locations as assigned to support cataloging, open house, and pick-up operations.
• Assist with the set-up and organized layout of items at off-site locations in preparation for cataloging and open house.
• Catalog items on-site, including taking photos, creating descriptions, and uploading to the auction management system.
• Be present and visible during off-site open houses, assisting customers and answering questions about auction items.
• Support the pick-up process at off-site locations, helping customers locate and safely load their purchases.
• Act as cashier during off-site pick-up as needed.
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures while working at off-site locations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Written communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Time management

Multi-tasking

AI-assisted tools usage

Education

High school diploma

Valid driver's license

Tools

Auction management software

AI-assisted cataloging tools

Job description

JOB TITLE: Yard and Catalog Specialist

JOB LOCATION: Varies

REPORTS TO: Yard Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

The Yard and Catalog Specialist supports the safe, organized, and professional operation of the auction yard and facility. They assist with equipment operation, item cataloging, facility maintenance, and customer service to ensure a seamless auction experience. This position may also be deployed to off-site auction locations to support cataloging, open house, and pick-up operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred (forklift, telehandler, skid steer)
• Knowledge of farm/heavy equipment is helpful
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license required. Position includes operation of company vehicles; applicants must meet company driving and insurance eligibility requirements.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Support the organization of the yard and auction layout in a clean, safe, and professional manner
• Organize and tag items for auction
• Take photos and upload to the auction management website
• Create accurate and detailed descriptions of auction items
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to identify items, generate accurate descriptions, and validate make, model, year, VIN, and condition where applicable
• Operate heavy equipment to assist customers with safely loading and unloading of auction items
• Assist in safely loading and unloading of auction items during pick-up and drop off
• Help customers locate their purchases
• Be visible during open houses, providing service to customers as needed
• Maintain organization of the facility and yard
• Provide general facility and equipment maintenance including maintaining grounds
• Other duties as required and assigned

OFF-SITE AUCTIONS

• Travel to off-site auction locations as assigned to support cataloging, open house, and pick-up operations
• Assist with the set-up and organized layout of items at off-site locations in preparation for cataloging and open house
• Catalog items on-site, including taking photos, creating descriptions, and uploading to the auction management system
• Be present and visible during off-site open houses, assisting customers and answering questions about auction items
• Support the pick-up process at off-site locations, helping customers locate and safely load their purchases
• Act as cashier during off-site pick-up as needed
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures while working at off-site locations

SKILLS

• Heavy equipment operation
• Attention to detail
• Proficient with modern technology and AI-assisted tools (image recognition, asset identification, automated cataloging) to accurately identify, describe, and value assets
• Written communication
• Customer service
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Multi-tasking

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily outdoors in all weather conditions
• Regular walking, standing, climbing, stooping, and crouching for long periods
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds
• Work near moving mechanical parts, loud noise, explosives, and hazardous materials