Firearms Auction Production Support - Full-Time (TX) Job at Rock Island Auction Company, Bedford, TX

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  • Rock Island Auction Company
  • Bedford, TX

Job Description

Firearms Auction Production Support
Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), the #1 firearms auction house in the world has expanded to Texas and searching for Auction Production Support.
In a new state-of-the-art facility, this full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to help pioneer operational efforts for RIAC premier auctions in Bedford, Texas! 
Professional experience working with firearms and a firm commitment to firearms safety are essential for success in this role . Candidates must be comfortable handling, identifying, and working around a wide range of firearms in a professional and secure environment.

Highly competitive starting wage!  Do you have data entry experience and an interest in firearms/guns, weapons, or military and historic collectibles? Do you want a full-time job immersed in firearms culture? If so, this may be the job for you!

RIAC standard hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST with overtime and weekend hours, as needed.

Auction Production Support is responsible for receiving tens of thousands of firearms, bladed weaponry, and military and historic relics each year for consignment. This vital role safely unpacks and moves consignment items, verifies and books into database, assists with the setup of auctions, and, most importantly, ensures all firearms are unloaded. 

Click here to check out RIAC's hiring video!

What does a typical day look like?

Auction Product Support can expect the following:

  • Client interaction;
  • Check, handle, and verify that a wide range of firearms are unloaded and safe to process;
  • Unpack consignment items;
  • Enter consignment information accurately into database;
  • Complete logs and ensure consistent documentation along with any consignor instructions;
  • Organize and move inventory;
  • Assist with auction duties;
  • Pack and ship items to buyers post-auction;
  • Support general cleaning and maintenance.

Why work for RIAC?

  • Paydays are every Thursday!
  • Climate-controlled facility!
  • See and handle some of the most rare and unusual firearms, military and historic collectibles!
  • Complimentary fountain soda, fruit, oatmeal and treats!
  • Monthly employee engagement events!
  • Opportunities for upward mobility!

Qualified candidates meet the following requirements:

  • Professional experience within the firearms industry is required;
  • Strong, practical knowledge of firearms and firearms safety is required;
  • Hands-on experience working with and organizing inventory;
  • Strong data entry skills and attention to detail;
  • Ability to work six (6) auction weekends per year;
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently;
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required;
  • Valid driver’s license;
  • Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel);
  • Active FOID card status (Illinois residents only).

Physical Requirements

Routinely 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 production operations. Constantly operates and uses computer and other relevant equipment and office machinery. Typically works in climate-controlled environment, but may be exposed to outdoor climate while performing other duties as needed. 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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