Driver Mover - Foreman in Chicago, Illinois at Cadogan Tate New York Limited

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Three to five years of experience in the art handling industry and in packing and driving on a local and interstate basis
• Three to five years of logistical, warehousing and moving experience
• Three to five years leading, supervising a crew at least 8 team members
• An excellent and full comprehensive understanding of inventory processes and the ability to handle art and antiques from collection through to installation.
• The ability to lead an installation and manage an on-site crew.
• The ability to manage installations and train junior art handlers accordingly.
• The ability to work as part of a team, as well as working independently under instruction.
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding 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
• Experience with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, J-bars, dollies and other standard logistics equipment
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds and assist in the movement of objects of substantial size and weight without damage to object or person, 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, both local and interstate, as required.
• Coordination of installation projects, leading a team / crew
• Proper handling of art objects, fragile and artistic material, antique and fine furniture
• Preparation of condition checks and condition reports, as needed.
• Pack artworks, antiquities and fine furniture for transportation and storage
• Ensure a high degree of detail and focus on every job.
• Training “junior” drivers and art handlers, when required.
• Handle and control all paperwork when on site or working in the field, including all condition reporting for goods.
• 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.
• On occasion, you may be required to start your day or end your day at a location other than Cadogan Tate listed above, 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Ensure crews are always wearing their uniform while they are on company time.
• Adhere to authorized break times.
• You are responsible to report crew members who are not fulfilling their job role to the Dispatch Manager
• Train new employees, as required.
• Ensure trucks are kept clean, intact and safe for operation, report any damages to Dispatch Manager, do not let crew leave rubbish in the trucks or destroy the interior of the trucks.
• Check trucks thoroughly every morning to ensure all material needed for the day is loaded.
• Efficiently manage crews, including the time management of a job
• Ensure crews complete time sheets.
• Always report to work promptly and collect instructions for the day.
• Be a proactive leader using your own initiative, when required.