Art Handler / Driver

Elite Art Enterprises, LLC

www.eliteartenterprises.com

Elite Art Enterprises is hiring a full-time Art Handler to join our Los Angeles team. This role centers on safe handling, packing, transportation, storage, and documentation of artworks—from contemporary pieces to large, delicate, or high-value works. We require a high level of responsibility and professionalism in all client interactions and field work.

Location: Commerce, CA (field work across Greater LA; occasional travel)

Schedule: Full-time; some early mornings/evenings/weekends

Compensation: $25–$30/hr, based on level of experience; overtime-eligible

Employment: W-2. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Background check required

Responsibilities

Handle, pack, wrap, and protect artworks to museum standards (soft-pack, travel frames, slat/skeleton crates, glass handling, corner/edge protection).

Load, secure, and transport works in company vehicles; complete condition checks and paperwork at pickup/delivery.

Receive, barcode/label, photo-document, and store works in climate/non-climate storage; maintain accurate inventory.

Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and building staff.

Maintain tools, materials, and vehicles; follow safety protocols (PPE, lift technique, equipment checks).

Support crate shop with basic builds/retrofits and hardware/kitting as needed.

Requirements

4+ years professional art handling in gallery, museum, or fine-art logistics (installation experience a plus).

Mastery of pads, foams, Tyvek, tapes, and packing methods; confident with dollies, pallet jacks, straps, and E-track.

Strong documentation habits (BOLs, condition notes/photos, inventory).

Clear communication, client-facing polish, and calm problem-solving under time pressure.

Ability to lift 75+ lbs with a team, stand/walk for extended periods, and work in warehouse/field settings.

Valid driver’s license; clean MVR preferred. Bilingual (EN/ES) a plus.

How to Apply

Please email resume with the subject line “Art Handler - Last Name” to assistant@eliteartllc.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Elite Art Enterprises, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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