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Utility Employee – Firearms Auction Company
Amoskeag Auction Company | Manchester, NH
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Competitive Pay Based on Experience
Join a Growing New Hampshire Auction Company
Amoskeag Auction Company is a well-established, nationally recognized specialty auction house with nearly 30 years of experience and an international clientele. We specialize in the sale of antique, collectible, and modern firearms, militaria, and related accessories.
We are looking for a reliable, energetic Utility Person to join our team. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys variety, staying busy, works well with a team, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
What You'll Do
Your responsibilities will vary from day to day and may include:
- Pulling and organizing customer orders for shipment
- Packing and preparing firearms and related merchandise for shipping
- Receiving, moving, and organizing inventory
- Loading and unloading trucks and deliveries
- Assisting with consignments and customer property
- Traveling on company road trips to pick up consignments
- Helping prepare firearms and other merchandise for auction
- Assisting photographers, catalogers, and other departments as needed
- Moving boxes, cases, firearms, and other auction merchandise
- Assisting with auction setup, breakdown, and other special projects
No two days are exactly alike. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who likes a fast-paced environment, and wants to learn how a specialty auction business operates.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is:
- Dependable and punctual
- Physically capable of lifting and moving boxes and merchandise
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working with their hands
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Willing to travel periodically for company business
- Comfortable driving a company vehicle
- Professional and courteous when dealing with customers
- Able to follow instructions and company procedures
- Comfortable working around firearms and related merchandise
Previous warehouse, shipping, inventory, moving, delivery, auction, or firearms experience is a plus, but not required. A good attitude, strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn are more important.
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work on your feet for extended periods
- Basic computer skills
- Must have a clean criminal record
- Firearms experience or knowledge is helpful but not required
Why Work at Amoskeag Auction Company?
- Established, growing company
- Interesting and unusual work — not a typical warehouse job
- Work with historically significant firearms, collectibles, and Americana
- Opportunity to learn multiple aspects of the auction business
- Variety of responsibilities and opportunities to take on additional duties
- Company travel opportunities
- Friendly, professional work environment
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
This Job Is a Great Fit If You...
Like staying busy, enjoy working with your hands, take pride in doing a job correctly, and don't want to spend every day sitting behind a desk.
If you're the kind of person who sees a job that needs to be done and just gets it done, we'd like to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- IRA contribution matching
- Paid vacation and holidays
- A supportive, close-knit, team-oriented work environment
Please include a cover letter telling us a little about yourself, your background, and why you feel you would be a good fit for this position.
Apply today and become part of the Amoskeag Auction Company team.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person