Fine Art Crater Jobs

Department: Warehouse

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lawrence Fine Art Services

Compensation: $30.00 - $32.00 / hour

Description

Lawrence Fine Art Services (part of the Cadogan Tate Group) has an exciting opportunity for a Fine Art Crater for Art Crating to work in our crate shop. The essential function of this role is to assist the Crating Manager in building crates to specific measurements for decorative arts, fine art and antiquities. To work on all aspects of the packing of decorative arts, fine art and antiquities. To assist the Crating Manager with the production line of the crate shop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with installation projects as needed
• Handle and control all paperwork when on site or working in the field, including all condition reporting for items as needed
• Ensure a high degree of detail and focus on every job
• Handle and pack decorative arts, fine art and antiquities, as well as other personal effects efficiently
• Ensure all items are packed proficiently to reduce the risk of breakages at all times
• Ensure crate shop is well maintained, organized and tidy at the end of each day
• Build crates, following the instructions of the Crating & Packing Manager
• Ensure the correct paperwork / labelling is assigned to each crate / item
• Training lower grade art handlers when required
• Pack artworks, antiquities and fine furniture for transportation and storage
• Adhere to all required safety procedures, in line with company and OSHA guidance
• Proper handling of art objects, fragile and artistic material, antiquities and fine furniture
• Place orders for crating supplies, such as lumber, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Impeccable communication and multitasking skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, jbars, dollies and other necessary logistics equipment
• High school diploma / GED required
• Comfortable in a results-driven workplace
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Three years of experience in woodwork / carpentry and crate building
• Ability to accurately execute detailed paperwork and condition reporting
• Three years of logistical, warehousing and moving experience
• Ability to safely lift 70 pounds and maneuver objects of substantial size and weight on a daily basis 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
• Three years of experience in the art handling industry; packing, handling and installing on a local and interstate basis
• Team player, able to work with all levels of staff in a dynamic environment

Benefits and Other Info:

• Health insurance
• Competitive PTO package
• 401(k) with employer match