Freelance Packing Technician, Crozier

Freelance Packing Technician, Crozier

New York, United States

Company
Iron Mountain
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via Iron Mountain

Job Description
At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

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:
• 3–5 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 #LI-DNI

Reasonably expected salary range: $58,400.00 - $73,000.00

Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.

Category: Operations Group

Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers’ assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here .

Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.

If you have a physical or mental disability that requires special accommodations, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]. See the Supplement to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.

Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.

To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, CLICK HERE

Requisition: J0101187
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United States

Q What is the typical hourly wage range for entry-level packing jobs in the US in 2026?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hand packers and packagers earn a median hourly wage of $18.50 in 2026, with the 10th percentile at $13.50 per hour and the 90th percentile at $24.00 per hour. Annual median earnings are $38,480 based on full-time work. Entry-level positions in warehouses start at $15.00 per hour on average.
Q What is the federal minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for nonexempt packing jobs as of 2026, unchanged since July 24, 2009. Overtime pay is required at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 per week. States like New York require $15.00 to $18.00 per hour depending on region.
Q What visa do international workers need for packing jobs in the US in 2026?
International workers need an H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs, with a FY2026 cap of 130,716 visas including supplements (66,358 for first half, 64,358 for second half). Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129 with USCIS at least 75 days before start date. H-2B status is valid up to 12 months.
Q What are the eligibility requirements for packing jobs with no experience in the US?
No formal education beyond 9th grade is required, and high school diploma is preferred but not mandatory for hand packing roles. Short-term on-the-job training lasts less than 1 month with no prior experience needed for 75% of positions. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds is typically required.
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