Specialty Auction Team Member - Level 1

Job Description

Job Description

Specialty Auction Team Member

Position Summary

The Specialty Auction Team Member is responsible for supporting Beloit Auction's specialty auction operations through the safe and efficient handling, transportation, preparation, movement, and fulfillment of auction assets. Team Members work both at Beloit Auction's facilities and at off-site customer locations, assisting with industrial, commercial, construction, estate, vehicle, and other specialty auctions.

This position requires a dependable, safety-conscious, and team-oriented individual who is willing to perform a wide variety of physical and operational tasks while delivering exceptional service to consignors, buyers, and fellow team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Specialty Auction Operations

• Receive, unload, inspect, and process consignments.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and transport merchandise and equipment.
• Assist with auction setup and teardown.
• Prepare auction lots for sale.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment (when trained and authorized).
• Operate trucks, trailers, and other Company equipment as authorized.
• Assist with customer pickups and load-outs.
• Prepare items for shipping and freight transportation.
• Maintain organized warehouse staging and inventory areas.
• Assist with inventory movement and storage.

Off-Site Projects

• Assist with estate projects, business liquidations, and other off-site assignments.
• Travel to customer locations as required.
• Load and transport auction assets between locations.
• Assist with job site setup, organization, and cleanup.
• Safely handle equipment, machinery, furniture, vehicles, and other specialty assets.

Safety & Equipment

• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections before use.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or accidents immediately.
• Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

Customer Service

• Provide professional and courteous service to consignors, buyers, vendors, and visitors.
• Represent Beloit Auction in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Assist customers during pickups and other operational activities.

Team Responsibilities

• Assist other departments whenever business needs require.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Forklift experience preferred (training may be provided).
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools as required.
• Mechanical aptitude is beneficial.
• Prior warehouse, logistics, construction, moving, agricultural, industrial, or auction experience is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful employees typically demonstrate:

• Strong work ethic
• Dependability and punctuality
• Positive attitude
• Initiative
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

This position is physically demanding and regularly requires the employee to:

• Lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and equipment.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or appropriate equipment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Travel to off-site customer locations as required.

Work Environment

Work is performed in warehouses, auction facilities, customer locations, construction sites, industrial facilities, estate properties, and outdoor environments.

Employees should expect exposure to varying temperatures, dust, noise, uneven terrain, and other conditions commonly associated with warehouse and field operations.

Schedule

Specialty Auction Team Members are generally scheduled:

• Five workdays per week during normal operating periods.
• Six workdays per week during major specialty auction weeks or other high-volume operational periods.
• Occasionally four workdays per week during slower operational periods, as determined by management.

Schedules may vary based on auction activity, customer demand, project requirements, staffing needs, weather conditions, and other operational considerations.

Beloit Auction offers the following benefits to eligible Specialty Auction Team Members:

• 401(k) 
• Performance-based bonuses 
• Company parties and outings 
• Flexible scheduling 
• Company-provided uniforms 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• Paid time off (PTO) 
• Paid holiday shutdown from December 24 through January 1 
• Training and development opportunities

Career Advancement

The Specialty Auction Team Member position is part of Beloit Auction's Specialty Auction Operations Career Path and provides opportunities for advancement based on performance, leadership, initiative, dependability, technical ability, cross-training, and the operational needs of the Company.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Beloit Auction reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties and responsibilities as business needs require.