Independent Contractor - Art HandlerDepartment: Operations
Employment Type: Freelance
Location: Dallas, TX
DescriptionUOVO, the nation's leading storage and services provider for art, archives, and collectibles seeks an Independent Contractor. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience working in storage and collection management and will be comfortable moving a wide range of art objects.
Core Responsibilities- Maintain storage rooms according to customer wishes, ensuring adequate use of space and safety of items
- Maintain all concierge storage locations within the warehouse ensuring efficient and safe storage of all property
- Pack artworks for transportation and storage
- Receive and release shipments, while maintaining accurate inventory records digitally and physically
- Install/de-install artworks for private viewings
- Proper handling of art objects, fragile and artistic material, antique and high-end furniture
- Breaking down crates, trash and other materials as needed
- Other projects
Qualifications & Skills- Ability to work in a fast paced, detail-oriented, dynamic environment
- Strong communication skills, ability to take directions
- Experience handling 2D and 3D artworks
- Excellent customer service as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to balance being a team player and taking initiative when necessary
- 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 preferred
- Familiarity with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, jbars, dollies, scissor lifts, genie lifts and other necessary warehouse equipment
- Interest or experience in learning inventory management systems