Job Title: WAREHOUSE TECHNICIAN
Job Posting Number: 0031-16
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Application Period: 9/30 – 11/4/2016

WHO WE ARE
Artex is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive fine art service provider to museums, galleries, auction houses and private collectors. We specialize in the safe handling of fine art, antiques and museum objects of all kinds. We provide transportation, crating and packing, storage, installation, rigging, and conservation services to museums, galleries, and auction houses, as well as private and corporate collections.

THE ROLE
Under the guidance and direction of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Technician is responsible for packaging and handling artwork in a safe and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Packaging and handling artwork in a safe and efficient manner.
· Properly load and unload trucks inclusive of artwork and other related materials.
· Maintains accurate paperwork including bills of lading of jobs and storage account information.
· Ensures warehouse cleanliness, checks materials and equipment to ensure proper operation.
· Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
· Must have 1-3 years of warehouse experience preferred.
· Experience in art handling preferred.
· Knowledge of and experience in facilities and building management.
· Database management (i.e. Filemaker or similar) experience preferred.
· Demonstrated ability to facilitate problem resolution.
· Technical acuity to include the ability to operate various kinds of dollies, jay bar and hydraulic lifts.
· Good communication skills, positive attitude, detailed oriented and excellent team building skills are a must.

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or (GED) equivalent.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Excellent skills in communicating effectively in oral and written form.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Incumbents can be expected to work in conditions that require operating pallet jacks, forklifts, and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents participate in work that requires walking, bending, squatting, and carrying to load and unload materials for transport to and from the warehouse, vendors, and locations throughout the facility. Incumbent will be exposed to outside weather conditions on a frequent basis and is expected to enter and exit trucks and trailers. Work may involve exposure to heights and employees may be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Environmental conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and use of Personal Protective Equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.

HOW TO APPLY
If you feel that you possess the experience and qualifications outlined, please submit your cover letter and resume to our HR department at jobs_la@artexfas.com for immediate consideration. Please include Job Title and Job Posting Number in the Subject Line when applying. To learn more about Artex please visit www.artexfas.com.

Consideration will be granted ONLY to those who possess the minimum requirements as stipulated. Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Artex, Inc. is a federal contractor and an EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABLED employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, medical condition or disability or protected veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (301) 909-5502.