Freelance Packing Technician, Crozier
Iron Mountain Incorporated, Long Island City, NY, United States
Freelance Packing Technician
Crozier Fine Arts is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Freelance Packing Technician to join our Carpentry Department. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of all artworks within the carpentry department by preparing insulation, cushioning, and packing materials, and operating shop equipment according to design and safety specifications.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
In this role, you will:
Custom Packaging Production: Prepare insulation, cushioning foams, and inner packing materials according to a variety of design specifications to create high-quality, protective packaging solutions for fine art, furniture, antiques, etc.
Operational Collaboration: Collaborate cohesively with the Art Handling, Warehouse, and Transportation teams, providing essential assistance for transfers and the loading/unloading trucks.
Safety & Quality Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with safety standards and shop protocols for handling artworks from point of entry through to final crate transfer.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate professional shop machinery, including, but not limited to table saws, radial arm saws, sanders, pneumatic staplers.
Specialized Art Packing: Execute technical packing methods including:
2D Museum Packing: Tray construction, flat work packing, inner box builds (foam core/wood), and oz clip packing into travel frames.
3D Museum Packing: T-frame packing (cleats, slats, etc.), cavity packing (custom cut foam cavities), tray & brace packing large sculpture, furniture packing, and additional 3D object packing into break-away/exploding crates
Rigging: Assist with rigging and large object packing as required.
Logistics Support: Handle and move both packaged and unpackaged artifacts, facilitating the transfer of finished works from the shop to the warehouse.
What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)
The ideal candidate will have:
35 years of experience in a Crate Shop or Art Handling environment.
Strong knowledge of general shop safety and the proficient use of power tools; prior experience with fine art interior packing (tray packing, travel frames, etc.) is a significant plus.
Proven ability in attention to detail and effective communication; must be a self-starter who thrives in a team-oriented setting.
Familiarity with industry standards for packing, crating, handling, and transportation.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects (75+ lbs) and maintain physical stamina for bending, kneeling, and standing throughout the shift.
What We Offer (Benefits)
Pay: Starting at $30.00/hr (** Negotiations Depending on Experience ), Paid Weekly via Direct Deposit
Schedule: Scheduling Monday through Friday, 30-40 hrs/week
Location: LIC Facility - 33-02 48th Ave., 1st Floor, Long Island City, NY
An ever-evolving global organization focused on transformation and innovation.
Global connectivity to learn from teammates who share your passion for art.
Comprehensive benefits to support your career, family, personal wellness, and financial wellbeing.
A support system in which you can voice your opinion, share feedback, and be your authentic self.
ABOUT US
Crozier is part of Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in innovative storage and information management services, protecting billions of valued assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and cultural and historical artifacts. The infrastructure of Iron Mountain uniquely positions Crozier to handle diverse and non-traditional collections. Ultra High-resolution 3D scanning, digitization, and archival solutions are some of the specific services provided through Crozier's affiliation with Iron Mountain.
Crozier Fine Arts is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Freelance Packing Technician to join our Carpentry Department. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of all artworks within the carpentry department by preparing insulation, cushioning, and packing materials, and operating shop equipment according to design and safety specifications.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
In this role, you will:
Custom Packaging Production: Prepare insulation, cushioning foams, and inner packing materials according to a variety of design specifications to create high-quality, protective packaging solutions for fine art, furniture, antiques, etc.
Operational Collaboration: Collaborate cohesively with the Art Handling, Warehouse, and Transportation teams, providing essential assistance for transfers and the loading/unloading trucks.
Safety & Quality Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with safety standards and shop protocols for handling artworks from point of entry through to final crate transfer.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate professional shop machinery, including, but not limited to table saws, radial arm saws, sanders, pneumatic staplers.
Specialized Art Packing: Execute technical packing methods including:
2D Museum Packing: Tray construction, flat work packing, inner box builds (foam core/wood), and oz clip packing into travel frames.
3D Museum Packing: T-frame packing (cleats, slats, etc.), cavity packing (custom cut foam cavities), tray & brace packing large sculpture, furniture packing, and additional 3D object packing into break-away/exploding crates
Rigging: Assist with rigging and large object packing as required.
Logistics Support: Handle and move both packaged and unpackaged artifacts, facilitating the transfer of finished works from the shop to the warehouse.
What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)
The ideal candidate will have:
35 years of experience in a Crate Shop or Art Handling environment.
Strong knowledge of general shop safety and the proficient use of power tools; prior experience with fine art interior packing (tray packing, travel frames, etc.) is a significant plus.
Proven ability in attention to detail and effective communication; must be a self-starter who thrives in a team-oriented setting.
Familiarity with industry standards for packing, crating, handling, and transportation.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects (75+ lbs) and maintain physical stamina for bending, kneeling, and standing throughout the shift.
What We Offer (Benefits)
Pay: Starting at $30.00/hr (** Negotiations Depending on Experience ), Paid Weekly via Direct Deposit
Schedule: Scheduling Monday through Friday, 30-40 hrs/week
Location: LIC Facility - 33-02 48th Ave., 1st Floor, Long Island City, NY
An ever-evolving global organization focused on transformation and innovation.
Global connectivity to learn from teammates who share your passion for art.
Comprehensive benefits to support your career, family, personal wellness, and financial wellbeing.
A support system in which you can voice your opinion, share feedback, and be your authentic self.
ABOUT US
Crozier is part of Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in innovative storage and information management services, protecting billions of valued assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and cultural and historical artifacts. The infrastructure of Iron Mountain uniquely positions Crozier to handle diverse and non-traditional collections. Ultra High-resolution 3D scanning, digitization, and archival solutions are some of the specific services provided through Crozier's affiliation with Iron Mountain.