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Firearms Auction Support - Temporary
Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), the #1 firearms auction house in the world is expanding to Texas and searching for temporary Auction Support. In a new state-of-the-art facility,this temporary position offers an exciting opportunity to help pioneer efforts for RIAC premier auctions in Bedford, Texas! Click here to check out RIAC's hiring video!
Highly competitive starting wage! Do you have experience and interest in antique or rare firearms/guns, bladed weaponry, or military and historic collectibles? Do you want a temp job with invigorating qualities in firearms culture? If so, this may be the job for you!
RIAC holds premier auctions at least three (3) times each year and live auctions at least six (6) times each year. Working premier auctions requires availability 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.
What does a typical workday for premier auction look like?
Temporary Auction Support can expect the following:
- General auction duties such as setup and tear down, handle auction items with care and respect, move or properly position equipment or display racks / cases, remain present at assigned station in preview hall while interacting with clients; serve food and beverages, and general cleaning.
- Advanced auction duties upon successful training completion, such as phone bidding.
- Pack and ship items to buyers post-auction.
Why work for RIAC?- See and handle some of the most rare and unusual firearms, bladed weaponry, military and historic collectibles!
- Work in new state-of-the-art facility, unequalled in the industry!
- Engaging environment surrounded by inspirational and influential firearms enthusiasts and history buffs!
Qualified candidates meet the following requirements:- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required;
- Availability to work overtime during auction weekends (at least 3 premier auctions and up to 6 live auctions per year); and
- Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
- Active FOID card status (Illinois residents only).
Physical RequirementsRoutinely moving and transporting up to 50 pounds. Traversing and moving for prolonged periods up to 100% of the time with frequent ascending, descending, or positioning self to maintain moving and transporting consignor items. Must be able to constantly communicate and exchange accurate information. Must be able to detect, identify, inspect, observe, perceive and assess auction operations. Infrequently operates and uses computer and other relevant equipment and office machinery. Constantly works in climate-controlled environment. Constantly works with and around firearms, bladed weaponry, and valuable collectibles.
Rock Island Auction Company has been the #1 firearms auction house in the world every year since 2003. Today, RIAC employs a growing team of about 150 people and continues to set industry standards and expectations year over year. Between our 6 public auctions and 8+ online auctions each year, we sell tens of thousands of firearms, bladed weapons, military artifacts, and firearms accessories annually. We have a habit of excellence, regularly breaking and re-breaking our own records and redefining success in our industry, as more and more customers admire our results and trust our reputation.
The employer and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. To learn more about EEO, please review "EEO is the Law" poster in English (including a screen-readable electronic version), Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.