Art Handler

Job Summary 

To work on all aspects of removals, collections, deliveries of personal effects, art and antiques under the management of immediate supervisor.  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• High school diploma / GED required
• Some experience in moving and art handling industry; packing, handling art, furniture and antiquities on a local and interstate basis.
• Some logistical warehousing and moving experience.
• Understanding of inventory processes and the ability to learn how to improve on handling furniture, art and antiquities from collection through to installation 
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Impeccable communication and multitasking skills
• 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 at all times
• Experience with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, bars, dollies and other necessary logistics equipment
• Ability to safely lift50 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 120 pounds on a dolly or cart
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and reach overhead

Key Responsibilities  

• Collections and deliveries on a daily basis, locally and interstate as needed
• Assist in the control of all paperwork when on site or working in the field, including all condition reporting for goods
• Work with the Driver 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 Operations Manager /Dispatch Manager prior to making any modifications
• Proper handling, of art objects, fragile and artistic material, antique and fine furniture
• Assist with installation projects
• Preparation of condition checks and condition reports as needed
• 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
• Support Warehouse Manager with managing inventory
• Able to take direction while working with small crews
• Assist in 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 act at all times in 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 ensure that at all times when on company business a professional and courteous manner is projected.
• Uniform is mandatory and supplied by the Company. It must be work at all times 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.