Overview
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and organized person to manage our Art handling and Shipping end of the business. Must have experience in working with Art, the moving of it, the packing of it, the storing of it and the installation of it. In addition, experience in setting up transports for shipments with Fed-ex, UPS, DHL and art carriers and transporters. You will be responsible for inter - movement of inventory locally and often into the New York area. The ideal candidate will come from an art handling background at an auction house, art storage facility and or well established gallery. Only applicants who are open to working with heavy and challenging objects that require special skillsets should apply. REQUIRED: to be able to use a LIFT that goes high and heavy equipment like hand trucks and dollies. Daily physicality to this position and building of crates is a possible requirement as is assisting loading trucks. Small business and requirements of position involve understanding a small business workload and necessity to wear different hats. Good driving record will be required and looked into. Comfort with delivery in Manhattan locations, loading docks and warehouses.
Duties
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming art shipments and prepare and pack them to go out with assessment of how to safely and expertly do that.
- Prepare outgoing art shipments by packaging products securely and labeling them appropriately.
- Maintain accurate records of all art shipping and receiving transactions in the inventory management system.
- Collaborate with various departments to coordinate the movement of goods within the facility.
- Assist in inventory management in our database and assess locations and conditions and weights.
- Manage a second employee that will be part-time to assist.
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries related to shipping and receiving and customer interface with tracking and setting up of deliveries
- Personally be a part of local and inter- business installations and deliveries.
Qualifications
- Experience working in art databases and shipping sites like Fed-ex, DHL, Pirate ship.
- Experience packing, moving and handling art , including flat art, canvases, sizable works and sculpture. Able to lift heavy objects.
- Experience with on-site packing and deliveries of art.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Trustworthy and reliable and ability to work five days a week.
Join us as we strive for excellence in our shipping and receiving operations!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
Work Location: In person
