Logistics Art Handler – CHRISTIE’S

PRIMARY FUNCTION/POSITION SUMMARY:

Support and respond to all property and art handling business. Conduct physical handling of property from the time of arrival at Christie’s until its sold and released to client/owner or back through the cycle for re-offers.

Closely work with Logistics Coordinator, specialist departments, shipping team, client services department and any related departments to ensure smooth logistics arrangement of our inventory.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS (Duties include but are not limited to the following):

• Liaise and coordinate with Logistics Coordinator & Sale Departments to ensure a smooth logistical of warehouse operation
• Inventory Record maintenance (e.g. Circle count inventory check, ERP inventory system, etc.)
• Property receiving, unpacking, taking general condition check and snapshot, labelling and barcoding upon property arrival
• Notify relevant manager and Logistics Coordinator of any damages, losses or discrepancies immediately
• Arrange Transfer of Property throughout Christie’s facilities (on-site/off-site)
• Maintain warehouse daily operation and tidiness
• Sale Room, Auction & Exhibition Setup
• Artwork Handling (General artwork packing, framing and restoration arrangement)
• Organisation and housekeeping of warehouse
• Hand-carry and deliver property which approved by Manager/ Security dept.
• Other duties as assigned by Management/Supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma (college degree preferred)
• Minimum of 1-year working experience in warehouse operation/ logistics industry/ Art Gallery business and sales supporting function.
• Art Handling experience is highly preferred.
• Possess basic computer skills (MS Outlook Calendar, MS Word, MS Excel)
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisational skills and time management ability
• Excellent attention to detail-oriented, proactivity and well-organised
• Ability to oral communicate in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese clearly and effectively

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Box, crate, heavy property lifting (typically up to 35 pounds/ 16 Kilograms per piece)
• Ability to lift up 70 pounds/ 32 Kilograms (average limit of check-in baggage) independently
• Uncrating / Unpacking/ Bending/ Lifting/ Carrying
• Extensive walking throughout Christie’s facilities and Exhibition site (e.g. 300,000+ sq. ft. as well as off-site warehouses)
• Use of Dock equipment & tools (pallet jacks, crowbars, material handling equipment), Use of Ladder.
• Ability to Working at height (up to 10-meter platform)

Please send your resume to JTung@christies.com.