Rigger - 2nd Shift

Job Title

Accurately, safely and efficiently handles all aspects of lifting and handling. Participates in all aspects of lifting and handling by performing duties listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates with supervision and EHS on upcoming lifts.
• Inspects rigging materials for conformance to OSHA standards.
• Reports rigging material discrepancies to supervision and EHS.
• Plans, communicates and executes lifts in a safe and efficient manner.
• Compiles and maintains a full inventory list of all lifting and handling equipment.
• Adheres to all procedures, work instructions and safety rules.
• All other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Five years lifting and handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Two years of experience as an electric overhead bride crane operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain NCCO or NCCER certification within 24 months of employment
• Two years forklift operating experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend load charts and rigging capacity charts.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong Mathematical skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to maneuver up to 200 pounds independently.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to read a tape measure (standard or metric) and convert them both ways.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma required and/or two to four years of related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel

Ability to travel out of state for training as needed

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Requires analytical knowledge; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and enforce an extensive variety of legal and regulatory publications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift Certification and Crane Certification required – Will be trained by Pegasus Steel

Physical Demands

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions - hearing protection is required, high temperatures; and occasional to a restricted space work area.

EEO Statement

Keel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, status as a protected veteran or spouse thereof, height, weight, marital or familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Keel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Keel has facilities.

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Keel will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, job assignment, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, or rates of pay, benefits, and selection for training. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Keel where appropriate.

Management retains the right to add to, or change, the responsibilities and/or duties of this position at any time including the elimination of this position. The team member understands that his/her job description is for operational purposes and is not intended to be an employment contract. The employment relationship remains "at-will."