Art Handler/Crater

UOVO

This post is expired. Click here to search for more listings.

UOVO is the nation’s leading storage and logistics provider for art, archives, and collectibles with state-of-the-art facilities in New York, Delaware, Florida, California, Colorado, and Texas. UOVO is operated by an expert team of industry professionals and offers bespoke solutions to meet the specialized needs of any collection. Our services include climate-controlled storage, private viewing galleries, local transportation, international shipping, installation, packing, archival photography, digital inventory management, and more.

UOVO, the premier storage and services provider for art, fashion, and cultural artifacts, seeks a full-time Art Handler / Crater to join its dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, have experience working in art storage and collection management experience and will be comfortable fabricating crates and packing and moving a wide range of art objects. The Art Handler / Crater will report to the Crate Shop Manager.

Responsibilities
  • With oversight from the Crate Manager, responsible for the day-to-day fabrication of all crates in South San Francisco, ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction, safety, and quality of work.

  • Ensure all work is executed to meet deadlines; proactively communicate to the Crate Manager when an issue is encountered

  • Maintain a safe working environment in the shop and adhere to established safety rules and regulations, meeting OSHA standards for woodworking and woodworking machinery

  • Calculate, draw and create cut sheets that can be followed for all products produced

  • Clean and organize the crate shop on a daily basis, ethically discarding or disposing of scrap wood and wood dust regularly

  • Pack artworks for transportation and storage

  • Maintain all concierge storage locations within the warehouse ensuring efficient and safe storage of all property

  • Scan property to ensure accurate inventory locations are always maintained

  • Proper handling and packing of art objects, fragile and artistic material, and antique, high-end furniture using the appropriate methods and materials.

  • Preparation of condition checks and condition reports, as needed

  • Breaking down crates, trash and other materials as needed

  • Adhere to all safety requirements as outlined by Manager

  • Provide on-site and internal warehouse support when required

  • When needed, Install/De-install artworks in UOVO viewing rooms in support of Warehouse team.

  • Other tasks as assigned by Manager

Requirements
  • Ability to read a tape measure and strong grasp of fractional math

  • Team Player who can work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • Comfortable in a results-driven workplace

  • Must be proficient in the safe use of hand tools, saws and other woodworking tools and machinery (cabinet saw, compound mitre saw, pneumatic staple gun, random orbital sander, glue gun, drill gun, routers, etc).

  • Experience handling 2D and 3D artworks

  • Excellent customer service as well as strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Knowledge of art handling best practices, including packing, framing, wrapping, installations, and crating

  • Experience with a variety of fine art mediums and packing materials

  • Ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly or cart, as well as 50 pounds without mechanical aid

  • Ability to carry 40 pounds of varying size and shape up to a distance of 90 feet

  • Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach overhead

  • Ability to be exposed to outside weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow

  • Ability to safely operate a forklift

  • Familiarity with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, pry lever bars, dollies and other warehouse equipment

How to Apply

To Apply please follow the Application Link and submit your profile for consideration

Apply Contact
Posted on September 28