Driver / Mover Foreman – Fine Art & Logistics

The Staff Pad is partnering with a premier fine art logistics company to hire a Driver / Mover Foreman in Chicago. This is a leadership role for an experienced professional who can confidently lead crews, manage installations, and ensure the safe handling and transport of high-value artwork, antiques, and furniture.

If you’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrive in a team leadership role—this is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact position.

What You’ll Do

• Lead crews on-site for collections, deliveries, and installations
  
• Safely transport, pack, and install fine art, antiques, and furniture
  
• Coordinate and oversee installation projects from start to finish
  
• Train and mentor junior drivers and art handlers
  
• Prepare and maintain:
  • Condition reports
    
  • Inventory documentation
    
  • Trip manifests and job paperwork
    
• Ensure all items are handled with the highest level of care and precision
  
• Verify daily job requirements and ensure trucks are properly loaded and ready
  
• Communicate with dispatch and operations regarding any job updates or changes
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage crews (typically 8 team members)
  
• Ensure team members follow company standards, safety protocols, and dress code
  
• Monitor productivity and time management on job sites
  
• Train new hires and support ongoing team development
  
• Conduct daily truck and equipment checks
  
• Report performance issues or concerns to management
  
• Ensure accurate completion of time sheets and job documentation
  
• Lead by example with professionalism, accountability, and initiative
  

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
  
• 3–5 years of experience in:
  • Art handling, logistics, or moving industry
    
  • Packing, transportation, and installation of high-value items
    
• 3–5 years of experience leading or supervising crews
  
• Strong understanding of inventory processes and condition reporting
  
• Valid driver’s license and experience driving box trucks
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
  

Preferred:

• Familiarity with OSHA and safety regulations
  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly
  
• Ability to push/pull up to 150 lbs using appropriate equipment
  
• Comfortable with physical activity including bending, lifting, climbing, and reaching
  
• Experience using equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
  

Why This Role

This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role within a specialized and respected industry. You’ll work with high-value items, lead strong teams, and take ownership of projects from start to finish—all while building advanced skills in logistics, installation, and team management.