Art Handler/Driver

About the role

The Art Handler/Driver plays a crucial role in the logistics and management of art objects, ensuring their safe transport and installation.

Responsibilities

• Proper handling of art objects, using appropriate methods and materials for packaging, loading & securing for safe transport
• Install/de-install artworks in-house or at offsite locations, often troubleshooting and utilizing critical thinking to solve scope changes
• Prepare and execute paperwork, including bills of lading, labels, driver logs, and detailed condition reports with accompanying photos if necessary
• Receive and release shipments into warehouse facilities
• Pack artworks for local, national and international transportation and storage
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, DOT regulations
• Support to internal teams, as needed
• Weekend, overtime, and holiday work may be necessary; therefore, schedule flexibility is required

Qualifications & Skills

• Team Player, able to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of installation, packing and art handling
• Excellent communication and attention to detail to both clients and coworkers
• Ability to problem solve and address onsite issues with the experience to know when to escalate problems to supervisor
• Valid driver’s license; CDL license a bonus
• Ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly or cart, as well as 50 pounds without mechanical aid
• Ability to carry 40 pounds of varying size and shape up to a distance of 90 feet
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach overhead
• Exposure to outside weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow
• Familiarity with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, jbars, dollies and other necessary warehouse equipment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
• Robust suite of benefits including:
• 100% employer-covered medical plan option for Employees as well as multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plans options
• 2 weeks annual paid vacation, with bi-annual increased vacation awards throughout the first 5 years of service
• 10 paid holidays plus one additional floating holiday
• Company Sponsored Parental Leave policy
• Company-Sponsored Paid Sick Leave
• 100% 401k Employer match up to 3% of employee contributions
• Flexible Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, and Childcare Benefits
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Monthly Team Lunches and Birthday celebrations
• Employee Recognition Program (the “Eggcellence Awards”)