Properties Acquisitions Member

Gateway Gallery Auction, the Cumberland Valley’s leading hybrid auction house for antiques and specialty collections seeks a responsible, team-oriented Properties Acquisitions Member. This role supports auctions, assists with daily operations, and helps with behind-the-scenes tasks. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious person eager to learn in a fast-paced, auction environment.

This position performs a variety of tasks related to moving customers’ personal possessions.

• Experienced and qualified to drive a large truck, both locally and occasionally for long distances.
• Proficient with tools and able to disconnect and reconnect furniture and simple electronics.
• Able to efficiently and carefully move all types of household furniture, cabinets, appliances, office equipment
• Lift heavy loads up to 80 lbs. on a regular basis
• Safely handles a variety of collectibles, valuables and antiquities
• Receives training and shows proficiency in using proper lifting techniques and body mechanic skills.
• Unloads trucks, receives merchandise, and places that merchandise in a neat and orderly manner in assigned storage areas.
• Assist in organizing items for auction
• Perform set-up and clean-up tasks
• Function as a floor runner on auction day
• Perform general maintenance of company-associated facilities, grounds and equipment using company tools and equipment
• Provide Labor support as needed
• In performance of assigned job duties, interacts with customers in a cheerful / positive manner and is respectful of the customer’s personal belongings.
• Performs other related duties

Physical requirements for the completion of the job include:

• Ability to perform physical labor that requires bending, twisting, stretching, crouching, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, pushing, pulling, and lifting and carrying objects, with routine reaching / lifting of the arms over the head to access shelving, storage racks, or other high areas and lift objects.
• Standing and walking for extending periods of time, with ability to move adequately through all areas of the customers’ house or business - includes walking over rough and uneven surfaces.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers required to manipulate objects and use various types of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Physical stamina to lift, pull, carry, or move light to heavy objects as required to perform job duties (i.e. bulk supplies, mechanical parts, and other merchandise – packaged in boxes, plastic containers, or other packaging; customers furniture and other small to large appliances; mowing equipment; mechanical / gardening tools of all sizes; ladders; lifting mechanisms)
• When lifting, employee must follow standard safety / ergonomic precautions and applicable facility procedures at all times and secure assistance and/or use of an approved lifting device when necessary; and may be subject to extreme variances in temperature, hazardous conditions, and inclement weather in the performance or duties.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Able to Pass Test for Physical Card

Knowledge of Loading/Unloading Trucks

Hours/Benefits/Wages:

FT - Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm & (1) Saturday/mo

$17/hr

PTO, Paid holidays

No phone calls. Please send resume & cover letter to bid@gatewayauction.com