Lab Rigging, Transportation & Inventory Lead

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

Employee discounts

Vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cornell University’s CLASSE is seeking a Rigging, Transportation, and Inventory Supervisor to lead safety‑conscious operations across the campus research complex in Ithaca. You will supervise technicians, manage rigging, crane operation, and inventory, and collaborate with facilities, EH&S, and academic units to keep research moving.

This 3-year term position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience, CDL in good standing, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a facility with inventory control, logistics, or material handling.
• At least 2 years of experience as a technical or trades supervisor.
• Experience operating heavy-duty lifting and transportation equipment with CDL or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of lifting slings, wire-ropes, shackles, and rigging equipment.
• Experience using hand/power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop/carpentry tools.
• Welding skills for TIG, MIG, SMAW on multiple metals.
• Strong leadership and sound judgment.
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Ability to understand and work with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of equipment technicians and prioritize work by urgency and deadlines.
• Evaluate workflows and implement improvements as needed.
• Provide rigging support to technicians, researchers, and faculty; coordinate setup and breakdown of lab equipment.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and other large equipment; ensure maintenance and annual inspections.
• Train staff on overhead crane operation and rigging techniques.
• Oversee stockkeeper and inventory to maintain safe, organized storage areas.
• Review stockroom, shipping, and receiving functions for service levels and software usage.
• Maintain records for cranes, hoists, vehicles, and equipment.
• Contribute to development of new inventory software and workflows.
• Communicate services to CLASSE staff and faculty and implement improvements.
• Coordinate activities with Facilities, Campus Services, EH&S, and academic departments.
• Provide occasional on-call support for emergencies during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Safety-focused

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Inventory software

Job description

Cornell University’s CLASSE is seeking a Rigging, Transportation, and Inventory Supervisor to lead safety‑conscious operations across the campus research complex in Ithaca. You will supervise technicians, manage rigging, crane operation, and inventory, and collaborate with facilities, EH&S, and academic units to keep research moving.

This 3-year term position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience, CDL in good standing, and strong leadership.