Stockyard/Rigging - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, mobile cranes, and other rigging machinery to safely move oversized and heavy equipment within the yard.
  
• Perform pre-use inspections and routine maintenance checks on rigging gear and lifting equipment to ensure operational integrity.
  
• Load and unload heavy machinery and components from flatbeds, lowboys, and other specialized trailers.
  
• Properly secure loads using chains, binders, straps, and other rigging hardware in accordance with DOT and company standards.
  
• Assist with staging, blocking, cribbing, and positioning of equipment for transport preparation.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized yard environment.
  
• Strictly follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and heavy haul best practices.

• Prior experience in heavy haul, rigging, construction, or industrial yard operations required.
  
• Working knowledge of load securement principles and weight distribution.
  
• Ability to operate forklifts and cranes (certification preferred).
  
• Strong understanding of safe lifting techniques and rigging hardware.
  
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  
• Physically capable of lifting, climbing, and performing manual labor as required.
  

• NCCCO certification (if crane operation is required).
  
• Experience with oversized load preparation.
  
• Familiarity with DOT load securement regulations.