What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auction Inventory Cataloger position at Alaska Premier Auctions and Appraisals LLC?
Principal Responsibility: The Auction Cataloger is responsible for photographing and taking measurements of items consigned for auction following APAA standards for clarity, color, and scale, and for accurately and fairly describing the items photographed in our auction management software.
Position is: Hourly Non-exempt Position Reports to: Cataloging Manager
Position Supports: Auction Curator & Auction Inventory Laborer
The Auction Cataloger is Responsible For:
- Consult with the Cataloging Manager to resolve questions or issues about Lot assignments or daily instructions.
- Gather a camera phone, tools, and other accessories, and prepare a photography studio to use for the day.
- Retrieve inventory from the Intakes Staging area and move to a photography studio.
- Shoot a high volume of inventory by APAA standards for clarity, color, and scale.
- Ensure proper exposure, lighting combinations, color balance, detail accuracy, and focus of items.
- Through photography, capture and represent proof marks, serial numbers, signatures, unique features present on the item, and any damage also present. Utilize a scale reference model when necessary.
- accurately, completely, and fairly describe the item and its overall condition in the auction Lot.
- Open and re-package items efficiently.
- Maintain a clean and organized photography studio.
- Follow all rules regarding the return and storage of camera phones, tools, and accessories used for cataloging.
- Consult with the Auction Intakes Department Manager or Outtakes Department Manager when locating items in the warehouse.
- Consistently and accurately record vital information for inventory control measures.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
- May be temporarily assigned to catalog items off-site at clients’ estates or places of business liquidation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experience with a digital camera or smartphone with a camera.
- Experience shooting on a camera stand, tripod, and hand-held, preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of photography & lighting techniques preferred.
- Ability to accurately estimate project timelines and deliver high-quality completed assignments on time.
- An eye for detail, shape, color, focus, and form.
- Good communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to maintain a positive, supportive, solution-focused attitude.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds independently safely, and heavier weights with team lift methods safely as well.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods while cataloging inventory.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Anchorage, AK 99518: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17