Opportunities

Art Handler / Preparator

Description

UOVO, the premier storage and services provider for art, fashion, and cultural artifacts, seeks a
full-time Art Handler/Driver to support day-to-day transportation and offsite activities out of their
South San Francisco warehouse. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years’ experience working in
the art handling, storage/collection management field and will be comfortable moving a wide
range of art objects. The driver will report to the Fleet Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Proper handling of art objects, using the appropriate methods and materials for
packaging, loading & securing for safe transport
● Install/de-install artworks in-house or at offsite locations, often troubleshooting and
utilizing critical thinking to solution scope changes
● Preparation and careful execution of paperwork, including bills of lading, labels, driver
logs, and detailed condition reports with accompanying photos if necessary
● Receive and release shipments into warehouse facilities
● Pack artworks for local, national and international transportation and storage
● Maintain compliance with all local, state, DOT regulations
● Support to internal teams, as needed
● Weekend, overtime, and holiday work may be necessary; therefore, schedule flexibility is
required
● Other projects as assigned by Manager
Qualifications & Skills:
● Team Player, able to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented and dynamic environment
● Demonstrated knowledge of installation, packing and art handling
● Excellent communication and attention to detail to both clients and coworkers
● Ability to problem solve and solution onsite issues with the experience to know when to
escalate problems to supervisor
● Valid CA driver’s license
● 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
● Familiarity with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, jbars, dollies and other necessary
warehouse equipment

UOVO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for our employees and the communities in which we operate. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all UOVO facilities follow strict protocols to ensure the health and safety of our community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Life Insurance

Candidates should email a pdf of their resume to brietfors@uovo.art with the Subject line “Art Handler”.  No phone calls please.

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Deadline

Expires: 2022-06-02

Organization

Uovo
650 291 9251

Location

SF Bay Area

Address

1333 Lowrie Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Category

Jobs

Discipline

Other

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