Art Handler III at Cadogan Tate New York Limited – South San Francisco, California

Job Summary: To work on all aspects of removals, collections, deliveries and installations of personal effects, art and antiques under the management of immediate supervisor. Coordinate installations and assist with crew on site.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Two years of experience in moving and art handling industry; packing, handling and, furniture and antiquities on a local and interstate basis
• Two years of logistical, warehousing and moving experience
• Driver responsibilities up to 26-foot box trucks
• Comprehensive understanding of inventory processes and the ability to learn how to improve on handling furniture, art and antiquities.
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Some familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Fluency in both English & Spanish is a Plus
• Ability to accurately execute detailed paperwork and condition reporting.
• Team player, able to work with all levels of staff in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable in a results-driven workplace
• Professional demeanor always
• Experience with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, J-bars, dollies and other necessary standard logistics equipment
• Ability to safely lift50pounds and assist in the movement of objects of substantial size and weight without damage to objects or persons, including the ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly or cart.
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and reach overhead.

Key Responsibilities

• Collections and deliveries locally and interstate as needed.
• Handle and control all paperwork when on site or working in the field, including all condition reporting for goods.
• Work with the team to ensure vehicle used is always safe, clean and prepared for the day or trip as required, verify what goods are needed at the start of every day or trip based on the daily trip sheet or trip manifest.
• Ensure all modifications to daily trip manifest are reported and verified by the Dispatch Manager prior to making any modifications.
• Proper handling, of art objects, fragile and artistic material, antique and fine furniture
• Installation abilities for projects.
• Preparation of condition checks and condition reports.
• Pack artworks, antiquities and fine furniture for transportation and storage
• Assist in the loading and unloading of Cadogan Tate trucks.
• Support the Warehouse Team as directed by the Manager
• Assist with managing inventory, responsible for inventory in and out for jobs
• Able to work and communicate effectively with a crew.
• Must scan property to ensure accurate inventory locations are always maintained.
• Ensure a high degree of detail and focus on every job.
• On occasion you may be required to start your day or end your day at a location other than Cadogan Tate, in these instances you are required to complete a manual time sheet and to have this signed by the supervisor or your manager within 24 hours of the start or end of the day.

General

• Ensure compliance with all HR policies and procedures, and all other Company policies and procedures in place.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• To always actin the best interests of Cadogan Tate, its customers and its employees

Operating Dimension/Decision Making Authority

All decisions to be reviewed by manager initially. Once a level of operating authority has been reached decision making authority level will be reviewed and agreed.

Revenue

N/A

Budget

N/A

Headcount

N/A

Other

Other Information (Relevant to understanding the job)

• All employees are part of a team and should maintain an awareness of the important elements of other employees’ responsibilities with whom their own responsibilities overlap.
• Employees must work co-operatively and supportively with other employees.
• Employees have a responsibility to report any concerns to their supervising manager or to Head Office.
• Employees must be aware to act as an ambassador for Cadogan Tate and always ensure that when on company business a professional and courteous manner is projected.
• Uniform is mandatory and supplied by the Company. It must always be worn, and a smart appearance must be maintained.
• The responsibilities listed in this job specification should be regarded as a guide and not a comprehensive list of all the daily requirements of your job.