Heavy Lift and Rigging Specialist

100Hires, Inc.; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Dayton, Tennessee seeks a Material Handler to move heavy units with cranes and forklifts while supporting safe, efficient production and shipping. You will mentor junior staff, follow SOPs, and keep materials flowing to meet customer needs.

The role requires leadership of small teams, strong problem solving, and the ability to read blueprints. Flexibility with shifts and a focus on safety are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years operating material handling equipment including cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications including forklift.
• Proven leadership of small groups.
• Strong problem solving and independent work habits.
• Clear written and verbal communication; documenting procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Solid math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Knowledge of machine-operation hazards and safety standards.
• Adaptable to cross-functional teams and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Move finished units and assemblies with cranes, heavy lifts, and forklifts to keep production and shipping in sync.
• Stage outbound product and maintain flow of materials safely and efficiently.
• Mentor junior mechanics and lead small groups to meet goals.
• Follow standard operating procedures for shipping finished goods.
• Document processes and maintain neat paperwork; communicate clearly in writing and in person.
• Respond to internal customers with urgency and accuracy.
• Translate departmental metrics for team and update data in Excel sheets.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement; assist root cause analysis to improve methods.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklifts

Cranes

Leadership

Blueprint Reading

Math & Measurements

Safety Compliance

Communication

Rigging & Load Handling

Tools

Tape Measure

Micrometer

Protractor

Job description

What your day looks likeYou roll onto the floor, scan the lines, and get right to work moving large finished units and assemblies with cranes, heavy lifts, and forklifts so production and shipping stay in sync. You clear lines, stage outbound product, and keep materials flowing safely and efficiently for internal and external customers. Along the way, you mentor junior mechanics, model best practices, and help the team plan smartly so urgent needs never derail the big picture.How you make an impactOwn safety for yourself and your team; operate all major and minor material handling equipment with unquestionable care and compliance.Lead by example: step in for the Group Lead or Materials Supervisor when needed and guide small groups to hit goals.Rig, lift, and transport product to maximize safety, productivity, and quality; follow standard operating procedures for shipping finished goods.Keep the yard organized with proper spacing and staging to prevent damage and improve flow.Document processes, maintain neat and accurate paperwork, and communicate clearly in writing and in person.Respond to internal customers with world-class urgency, always aiming to exceed expectations.Understand departmental metrics and translate them for junior mechanics; update data and generate metrics in pre-formatted Excel sheets.Champion 5S and continuous improvement; support root cause analysis to address quality issues and drive safer, better methods.Contribute ideas that reduce waste, improve sustainability, and advance innovation across methods, systems, and services.Adapt to varying shift times and weather conditions to meet departmental and customer needs; perform other duties as assigned.What you bring2+ years operating material handling equipment; capable with cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment.Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications (including forklift) and demonstrate competency through training.Proven leadership of small groups; an influencer and subject matter resource for peers.Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and independent work habits with a positive, flexible attitude.Clear written and verbal communication; skilled at documenting procedures and conveying accurate technical information.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.Solid math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractional computations, and fraction-to-decimal conversions.Competence with measuring tools: tape measure, micrometer, and protractor.Thorough knowledge of machine-operation hazards and safety-sensitive areas; unwavering adherence to safety standards.Comfort working across multiple workstations and cross-functional teams; adaptable to change.Leadership, scope, and valuesReports to the Team Leader, Station Leader, or another assigned supervisor. You provide hands-on leadership and mentoring, and you are prepared to step into department leadership roles as needed. Your expertise may be tapped for regional project teams. You live BAC values: Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation. The purpose behind the work is simple: always do the right thing for our customers and our team.ProficienciesMaterial Handler ExperienceHeavy Material HandlingRigging & Load HandlingWORKING CONDITIONSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The working environment requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs. Standing is to be expected up to 80% of the time. Additional physical activities include walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and sitting. Fine hand manipulation of controls is needed, as well as hand-eye coordination to perform changes. Typical working hours will be 2pm to 10:30pm, however, working hours can include any of three shifts and employee must be flexible. The team is generally scheduled for forty hours a week, and some weekend overtime is to be expected.