Fine Art & Antiques Handler/Driver

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Join a Team That Moves Extraordinary Things.

For more than 100 years, M.S. Rau has built a worldwide reputation for offering museum-quality fine art, antiques, jewelry, and historical treasures. Behind every acquisition, exhibition, and client installation is an exceptional Operations team that ensures these remarkable objects are transported safely and professionally.

M.S. Rau is seeking an experienced Fine Art & Antiques Handler / Driver to join our Operations team. This specialized position is responsible for the safe handling, packing, transportation, and installation of museum-quality fine art, antiques, and other valuable and often irreplaceable objects. The ideal candidate has professional experience in fine art transportation, art handling, specialized packing and crating, or white-glove delivery and installation of high-value furnishings and collectibles.

Unlike traditional delivery positions, this role requires exceptional care, precision, and an understanding of the techniques necessary to protect delicate and valuable objects throughout every stage of transportation and installation. The position involves extensive local and overnight, out-of-town travel using company vehicles, including 24-foot box trucks, as well as supporting warehouse operations, gallery installations, and exhibitions.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At M.S. Rau, you'll become part of a close-knit team dedicated to preserving and presenting some of the world's finest works of art and historical objects. Every day is different - from preparing exhibitions and client installations to transporting extraordinary pieces across the country.

What You'll Do

- Safely handle, pack, load, secure, transport, and unload fine art, antiques, furniture, and other high-value, fragile objects.
- Operate company vehicles, including 24-foot box trucks, for local and long-distance transportation of valuable inventory.
- Perform white-glove deliveries and installations in private residences, galleries, exhibitions, and other professional environments.
- Apply specialized handling, packing, and securing techniques to protect delicate and irreplaceable objects during transportation and installation.
- Pack, crate, and prepare fine art and antiques for shipment, storage, exhibitions, and client deliveries.
- Assist with gallery installations, exhibition setup, trade shows, and special events.
- Execute daily warehouse move sheets, maintain inventory organization, and coordinate priorities with the Logistics personnel and Supervisor.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and assist with fleet cleanliness and maintenance.
- Represent M.S. Rau professionally while interacting with collectors, clients, vendors, and other industry professionals.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Professional experience in fine art handling, specialized transportation, or white-glove delivery and installation of high-value objects; a minimum of 3 years preferred.
- Experience safely packing, handling, securing, transporting, and installing fragile, oversized, or valuable items.
- Experience operating box trucks or similar commercial vehicles, with a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight and out-of-town assignments.
- Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and professionalism when interacting with clients, vendors, and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a physically demanding environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with a fine art shipping or transportation company, auction house, museum, gallery, or specialized art services provider.
- Experience with museum-quality fine art, antiques, sculptures, decorative arts, or period furniture.
- Knowledge of specialized packing, custom crating, and installation techniques for fine art and antiques.
- Experience with gallery exhibitions, art fairs, or private collection installations.
- Experience operating forklifts or other material-handling equipment; carpentry or woodworking skills are a plus.

What to Expect

This position is based primarily in our warehouse but regularly works throughout the gallery, client homes, vendor locations, tradeshow locations, and other off-site venues. This is an active, physical position requiring the ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds independently (and heavier items with assistance), operate company vehicles including box trucks, and frequently walk, stand, bend, climb, reach, and safely handle valuable artwork and furnishings throughout the workday.

Compensation, Work Schedule & Travel

- Compensation will be comprised of a very competitive salary commensurate with experience, with eligibility to earn quarterly and annual bonuses.
- This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Rotating Saturdays are required, with a scheduled day off during the workweek to maintain a 40-hour workweek.
- Work schedules may vary based on deliveries, travel, client installations, trade shows, gallery events, and other business needs. Occasional evening work may be required.

Benefits

M.S. Rau offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package that fits you and your family's needs. Benefits are focused on the health and wellness, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. We offer:

- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Flexible and Commuter Spending Accounts
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Special Employee Pricing on Mobile Lines
- Access to Discounted Travel Services
- 401(k) with Company Match
- On-site Gym

Other Duties

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the position.

EEO Statement

M.S. Rau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or older), national origin, marital status, handicap or disability (including pregnancy), perception or history of handicap or disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. EEO is the Law links in English and Spanish .