U.S.Art Company is the nation’s largest art handling company. We handle the finest art and antiques in the world.

We have offices across the country and are looking for top talent to fill various positions. We are especially looking for people that understand what it means to be a team player, motivated and willing to learn.

We offer competitive wages (based on experience), bonuses, sick/personal time, paid holidays, health insurance, 401k and Profit Sharing.

If you want to work in a dynamic and energetic work environment with great teams and a company that rewards success, we encourage you to apply.

Please review all of our open positions below and applicants can click “Apply Online” below to fill out an application and submit your resume.

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Manager Secaucus

U.S.Art Company, Inc. is the nation’s largest transporter of fine art and antiques. Founded in 1983, we currently have eight offices located across the country. We offer a complete array of services including transportation, storage, crating, installation, and international import and export.

We seek that professional looking for a place to hang their hat and make their mark. Growth potential in this market is excellent and the right candidate will flourish.

Responsibilities include:

Customer Service

* Quality customer service is one of the things that U.S.Art is known for. This is our lifeline to the art community and it must be maintained at the highest possible levels at all times.
* Responsiveness to client needs and requests in both positive and negative circumstances is the key to a proper and fair resolution. Consistent monitoring is necessary to make sure we always speak with a unified voice.

Sales

* Knowledge of your local market and institutions.
* Open communication with local institutions to establish clear line of access to our resources.
* Generate marketing ideas and programs in local market that tie into U.S.Art corporate culture and resources.
* Involvement with local Art community functions and events to establish U.S.Art as part of the local community.
* Full knowledge of our complete range of services provided locally, nationwide and internationally.
* Up to date knowledge of our pricing and project bidding structure. Ability to produce proper estimate and bid proposals.

Staffing

* Day to day overview management of all staff from operations managers, customer service, crating managers, their staff and art handler/drivers. This includes hiring, reviewing and firing.
* Monitoring of day to day performance of staff, their communication with co-workers and customers as well as the management of their time.
* Participation in the training for all staffing levels to ensure consistency with interaction with clients and other staff personnel.
* 4. Proper establishment and assignment of individual responsibilities within your office to various staff members and monitoring of same for proper performance and adherence to established rules and standards.

Communication

* Availability to local clients, local staff, and corporate staff to discuss issues and programs that involves your office, facility, clients and services.
* Communication with corporate on status of your facility and market.
* Proper and timely reporting of local trucking, packing, and crating schedules.
* Proper and timely reporting of project status.
* Proper and timely reporting of problems and issues.

Accounting / Financial

* Responsible for the maintenance of complete and detailed petty cash logs
* Responsible for proper and detailed communication and cooperation with corporate accounting.

Facilities

* Monitor security and associated systems for performance and consistency. This includes knowledge of and communication with local service providers if needed.
* Monitor building support systems including heating, cooling, humidification, dehumidification and other plant or facility systems to ensure smooth operations for clients and staff.

Equipment and Supplies

* Monitor overall supplies for office operations
* Monitor overall supplies for wrapping/packing/crating operations
* Monitor overall supplies for facility maintenance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of experience in the museum or art transportation world at a minimum

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401k with 10% company match
• Profit sharing
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Personal days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• museum or art transportation: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Secaucus, NJ 07094: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

 

Operations Manager / Long Distance Operations – Compton

U.S.Art Company seeks a qualified candidate for an Operations Manager position for our Compton, CA facilities. The ideal candidate is an experienced art handler or registrar to assist our LA Operations and National Operations Teams. This position requires an understanding of the safe handling of fine art and an attention to detail. The successful candidate must be able to work independently in a fast paced environment.

This is a salaried, full-time position (40+ hrs./week T-Sat) with additional hours as needed to meet client deadlines. Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• Must have 2-3 years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Must be able to manage a team or work independently.
• Must be able to pass Security/Background checks.
• Ability to operate a forklift and/or scissor lift a plus (w/forklift certification). Some heavy lifting required.
• 2-3 years of museum experience or a related field a plus.
• High school diploma plus college education required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to respond to work emergencies after hours.
• Basic computer skills required: email, word processing, excel, scanning.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly organized and able to work in collaboration with a management team.

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility is to facilitate the documentation, safety and security of artworks and objects in our care.

• Operations: Supervise West Coast Shuttle teams. Set schedule with clients, supervise loading and unloading of all vehicles, checking paperwork for accuracy, and responsible for payroll entry. On call to respond to alarm events after hours and weekends.
• Storage Management: Assist with the coordination of movement of artworks into and out of storage.
• Facilities Management: Assist management team with general upkeep and routine maintenance of the facilities, supervising and working independently as scope of the project requires. Assist with tracking, maintenance and storage of materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the safe packing, handling, and movement of collections. Responsible for daily inspections of the warehouse areas and oversee the pest management program.

Benefits:

U.S.Art offers medical insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, and Profit Sharing.

Personal/Sick Days and Vacation Days.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

 

 

CDL A and B Driver(s) / Art Handler – Nationwide

We have exciting Nationwide opportunities for full time employees to transport goods inter and intrastate, at all of our 8 offices. We are currently seeking Full-Time drivers with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A & B to transport fine art / antiques nationwide. Long distance trips involve 1, 2 & 3 weeks OTR w/ partner. All expenses paid along with excellent pay per mile, stop rate bonus and benefits. When not OTR, local work is available. Some packing experience is a plus but not necessary – we will provide training and pair you with an experienced partner.

U.S.Art is the nation’s largest fine art transportation company. Operating for almost 40 years, our company provides the most comprehensive, museum-quality art handling services in the country. We are committed to providing unparalleled services to museums, galleries, and private collectors.

Benefits:

-Weekly Direct Deposit paycheck
-Health Insurance
-401K
-Profit sharing
-Excellent pay per mile (not split). Plus stop rate bonus
-Operations staff available 24 hours a day to assist
-All drivers issued a Comdata Card for fuel and repairs
-$500 sign on bonus after 90 days
-6 paid Holidays.  3 paid sick days.  1 week paid vacation.  2 weeks after 1 full year

Additional Information:

-Fleet of double bunk, automatic, Volvos and Freightliners.
-Over the road.  Team Driving.  Home most weekends
-Home terminals in: Boston, MA / Secaucus, NJ / Landover, MD / Orlando, FL / Dallas, TX / Saint Louis, MO / Chicago, IL / Compton, CA

We are looking for smart/ hard working individuals who want a place to “hang their hat” and be part a team that is the industry leader in fine art transportation.

Starting average salary from $58-$68k per year.

Qualified applicants should submit a Cover Letter and Resume by clicking Apply Online to fill out an application.

 

 

Immediate Need for Crater/Fine Art Handler (Los Angeles)

Summary:
U.S.Art Company, Inc., the nation’s largest fine art handling/transportation company seeks full-time Crater/ Fine Art Handler to work in our Los Angeles, CA location in Compton. This person will be fabricating high quality crates for the transportation for Fine Art & Antiques, from Museums, galleries and private collector.
At U.S.Art Company, attention to detail and safety when handling artworks are paramount. Successful candidates will have excellent awareness and take pride in their appearance and work.

Qualifications:
– US work authorization (required).
– High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
– Carpentry experience, basic knowledge of woodworking and power tools required.
– Previous experience in fine art handling and packing preferred.
– Good verbal communication skills and must take direction well.
– Professional appearance and demeanor.
– Ability to travel occasionally.

Duties and Responsibilities:
– Fabrication of high quality art crates.
– Art Handling.
– Packing and unpacking fine art.
– Provide basic tool kit, (cordless driver and bits, utility knife, tape gun, tape measure, etc.)
– Lift 50 lbs.

Skills:
– Carpentry / Wood Working.
– Art packing and handling.
– Detail oriented.

Benefits:
– Health benefits.
– 401k with 10% company match.
– Profit sharing.
– Vacation.
– Sick time.
– Personal days.

 

 

Art handler/Installers- Los Angeles, CA

The art handler/prep candidates must be highly motivated, detail oriented, team players with prior experience at a museum, gallery, or other art handling company.  An hourly position, 5 days a week.

Skills are to include, but not be limited to-

Knowledge of best practices for wrapping and packing 2-D and 3-D objects.  Ability to select proper archival and other packing materials depending upon the medium, surfaces, condition and fragility of a particular work. Know how to pack a slat crate, travel frame, shadow box, slipcase, cavity pack, and standard crating techniques. Know how to properly wrap, load, and strap artworks within a truck to keep them safe in transport. Prepare condition reports. Install artwork using various hardware and in changing settings.

Position Requirements –
– Pass a pre-employment drug test.
– Have a valid driver’s license.
– Professional appearance and demeanor.
– Provide your own basic tool kit.  (cordless driver and bits, utility knife, tape gun, tape measure etc.)
– Lift 50 lbs.

Qualified applicants should submit a Cover Letter and Resume by clicking Apply Online to fill out an application.

 

Immediate Need for Crater/Fine Art Handler (Secaucus, NJ)

Summary:
U.S.Art Company, Inc., the nation’s largest fine art handling/transportation company seeks full-time Crater/ Fine Art Handler to work in our Secaucus, NJ location. This person will be fabricating high quality crates for the transportation for Fine Art & Antiques, from Museums, galleries and private collector.
At U.S.Art Company, attention to detail and safety when handling artworks are paramount. Successful candidates will have excellent awareness and take pride in their appearance and work.

Qualifications:
– US work authorization (required).
– High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
– Carpentry experience, basic knowledge of woodworking and power tools required.
– Previous experience in fine art handling and packing preferred.
– Good verbal communication skills and must take direction well.
– Professional appearance and demeanor.
– Ability to travel occasionally.

Duties and Responsibilities:
– Fabrication of high quality art crates.
– Art Handling.
– Packing and unpacking fine art.
– Provide basic tool kit, (cordless driver and bits, utility knife, tape gun, tape measure, etc.)
– Lift 50 lbs.

Skills:
– Carpentry / Wood Working.
– Art packing and handling.
– Detail oriented.

Benefits:
– Health benefits.
– 401k with 10% company match.
– Profit sharing.
– Vacation.
– Sick time.
– Personal days.

 

Immediate Need for Crater/Fine Art Handler (Randolph, MA)

Summary:
U.S.Art Company, Inc., the nation’s largest fine art handling/transportation company seeks full-time Crater/ Fine Art Handler to work in our Randolph, MA location. This person will be fabricating high quality crates for the transportation for Fine Art & Antiques, from Museums, galleries and private collector.
At U.S.Art Company, attention to detail and safety when handling artworks are paramount. Successful candidates will have excellent awareness and take pride in their appearance and work.

Qualifications:
– US work authorization (required).
– High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
– Carpentry experience, basic knowledge of woodworking and power tools required.
– Previous experience in fine art handling and packing preferred.
– Good verbal communication skills and must take direction well.
– Professional appearance and demeanor.
– Ability to travel occasionally.

Duties and Responsibilities:
– Fabrication of high quality art crates.
– Art Handling.
– Packing and unpacking fine art.
– Provide basic tool kit, (cordless driver and bits, utility knife, tape gun, tape measure, etc.)
– Lift 50 lbs.

Skills:
– Carpentry / Wood Working.
– Art packing and handling.
– Detail oriented.

Benefits:
– Health benefits.
– 401k with 10% company match.
– Profit sharing.
– Vacation.
– Sick time.
– Personal days

 

Art Handler/Driver ( Secaucus, NJ)

U.S.Art Company, Inc. seeks an experienced Art Handler/Driver to join its regional office in Secaucus, NJ location.
U.S.Art is the nation’s largest fine art handling company, covering domestic and international transportation, storage, packing and crating, and installation of fine art and museum objects.
Our Art Handlers pack, install and transport all manner of art and artifacts for galleries, collectors, and museums. Art Handlers may also assist in preparation of custom crates and boxes. Most work is done in a two-person team.
Company-paid travel will be required as needed. Travel varies from 1-2 overnight trips per week to longer week-long trips around the country.
Position starts at $22/Hr for an average work week of 30-40 hours. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, 401K with company match, and profit sharing.

Responsibilities
-Pack all manner of artworks and artifacts in a variety of soft-packs and crates. Install and de-install all types of flatworks and sculptures.
-Load, unload, and drive 14-24′ box trucks
-Use basic hand tools and moving equipment, including tape guns, tape measures, glue guns, drills, j-bars, pallet jacks, dollies.

Position Requirements
-Possess a valid Driver’s License.
-Possess or obtain a DOT medical card, which requires completion of a basic physical exam.
-Pass a pre-employment drug test.
-Crouch, bend, grip, climb a ladder, and lift 50-100 lbs frequently.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour

Art Handler/Driver ( Landover, MD)

U.S.Art Company, Inc. seeks an experienced Art Handler/Driver to join its regional office in Landover, MD location.
U.S.Art is the nation’s largest fine art handling company, covering domestic and international transportation, storage, packing and crating, and installation of fine art and museum objects.
Our Art Handlers pack, install and transport all manner of art and artifacts for galleries, collectors, and museums. Art Handlers may also assist in preparation of custom crates and boxes. Most work is done in a two-person team.
Company-paid travel will be required as needed. Travel varies from 1-2 overnight trips per week to longer week-long trips around the country.
Position starts at $22/Hr for an average work week of 30-40 hours. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, 401K with company match, and profit sharing.

Responsibilities
-Pack all manner of artworks and artifacts in a variety of soft-packs and crates. Install and de-install all types of flatworks and sculptures.
-Load, unload, and drive 14-24′ box trucks
-Use basic hand tools and moving equipment, including tape guns, tape measures, glue guns, drills, j-bars, pallet jacks, dollies.

Position Requirements
-Possess a valid Driver’s License.
-Possess or obtain a DOT medical card, which requires completion of a basic physical exam.
-Pass a pre-employment drug test.
-Crouch, bend, grip, climb a ladder, and lift 50-100 lbs frequently.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour