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Lead Driver - Art Handler

Department : Trucking

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Chicago

Description

Cadogan Tate Chicago Limited has an exciting position available for a Lead Driver / Art Handler.

The essential duty of this role is to take a lead role on all aspects of removals, collections, deliveries and installations of personal effects, art and antiques under the management of immediate supervisor. Coordinate installations and supervise crews on site.

We are looking for skilled Movers (Foreman experience preferred) with box truck driving experience, art handling (wrapping) experience, project management with larger projects as for Sotheby's etc.

This a full-time position, working Monday through Friday and some weekends. The company provides competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits. The salary depends on applicant's driving and moving experience. The candidate must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

Collections and deliveries on a daily basis, locally and interstate as needed
Coordination of installation projects, leading a team / crew
Proper handling of art objects, fragile and artistic material, antique and fine furniture
Preparation of condition checks and condition reports as needed
Pack artworks, antiquities and fine furniture for transportation and storage
Ensure a high degree of detail and focus on every job
Training junior drivers and art handlers when required
Handle and control all paperwork when on site or working in the field, including all condition reporting for goods
Ensure vehicle used is always safe, clean and prepared for the day or trip as required, verify what goods are needed at the start of every day or trip based on the daily trip sheet or trip manifest
Ensure all modifications to daily trip manifest are reported and verified by the Dispatch Manager prior to making any modifications
On occasion, you may be required to start your day or end your day at a location other than Cadogan Tate Chicago Limited listed above, in these instances you are required to complete a manual time sheet and to have this signed by the supervisor or your manager within 24 hours of the start or end of the day

Supervisory Responsibilities

Ensure crews are wearing their uniform at all times while they are on company time

Adhere to authorized break times

You are responsible to report crew members who are not fulfilling their job role to the Dispatch Manager

Train new employees as required

Ensure trucks are kept clean, intact and safe for operation, report any damages to Dispatch Manager, do not let crew leave rubbish in the trucks or destroy the interior of the trucks

Check trucks thoroughly every morning to ensure all material needed for the day is loaded Efficiently manage crews, including the time management of a job

Ensure crews complete time sheets

Always report to work promptly and collect instructions for the day

Be a proactive leader using your own initiative when required

General

Ensure compliance with all HR policies and procedures, and all other Company policies and procedures in place

Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures

To act at all times in the best interests of Cadogan Tate, its customers and its employees

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

High school diploma / GED required

Some years of experience in the art handling industry and in packing and driving on a local and interstate basis

Some years of logistical, warehousing and moving experience

An excellent understanding of inventory processes and the ability to handle art and antiques from collection through to installation

The ability to lead an installation and manage an on-site crew

The ability to manage installations and train junior art handlers accordingly

The ability to work as part of a team, as well as working independently under instruction

Strong leadership skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Some familiarity with OSHA regulations

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Outstanding communication and multitasking skills

Ability to accurately execute detailed paperwork and condition reporting

Team player, able to work with all levels of staff in a dynamic environment

Comfortable in a results-driven workplace

Experience with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, J-bars, dollies and other standard logistics equipment

Ability to safely lift 50 pounds and maneuver objects of substantial size and weight on a daily basis without damage to object or person, including the ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly or cart

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

Benefits

Contributed Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

FSA & TRA

LTD & STD

Life Insurance

Competitive PTO Package

Abenity Discount Program

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