Warehouse Rigging Supervisor

Warehouse Rigging Supervisor Chesapeake, VAWe are seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor/Warehouse Rigging Supervisor with demonstrated expertise in industrial rigging operations to lead one of our warehousing teams. This position is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse activities, directing a team of associates, and serving as the on-site rigging authority for the movement, lifting, and placement of heavy equipment, oversized loads, and specialized cargo. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership capabilities with hands-on rigging proficiency and a relentless commitment to safety.In this role you and your team will be providing support to warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating, and air freight services. If you're a rigger who's ready to lead — this is the role you've been working toward. Here, your rigging expertise isn't just a line on a resume — it's the foundation to some of the services we offer. You'll be the on-site authority for some of our most technically demanding lifts, working alongside a team that respects craft, values precision, and takes safety personally. Beyond rigging, you'll have real supervisory ownership: building a high-performing crew, driving operational efficiency, and making decisions that matter every single shift.Position SummaryThis position supervises warehouse and warehouse yard activities to include overseeing receiving and shipping as well as rigging and securing freight. Experience and knowledge of light industrial equipment operation, securing freight, and heavy operations duties as well as wood bracing fabrication and installation. This role provides support to warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating, and air freight services.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent (GED) requiredRequired: prior experience with 30k/36k forklift operating1-2 years of prior supervisory or lead experienceAbility to use hand and power tools to effectively measure, cut, and install wood bracingAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periodsExperience with Out of Gauge and operating an outdoor crane requiredResponsibilitiesPlan, coordinate and supervise all rigging lifts and verify load capacities prior to each liftTrain and evaluate warehouse associates on rigging fundamentals, hand signals, and load control techniquesSchedule and assign daily workloads, conduct safety briefings, enforce PPE requirements and investigate events and/or incidentsOperate forklifts to load and unload materials in outdoor environment when neededAssist with measuring, cutting, and installing wood bracing to secure and protect cargo in accordance with applicable standards.Assist with outdoor light industrial equipment operations, with occasional heavy operations support as directed.Strong attention to safety and ability to follow site safety rules and proceduresWork Environment & Physical DemandsPrimarily outdoor environment (yard), exposed to weather conditions including heat, cold and precipitationAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform moderate-to-heavy physical laborRegular standing, walking, bending, lifting, and operating motorized equipmentOccasional indoor warehouse work