Overhead Crane Operator & Rigging Specialist

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Rigging / Crane Operator for the Richmond, VA area. The role involves operating overhead cranes and forklifts, rigging heavy loads, and coordinating with welders and fabricators.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers, validating load weight, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have 2+ years of crane/forklift experience and strong rigging knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or rigging equipment.
• Experience moving large fabricated assemblies, pipe, steel, or industrial materials.
• Strong understanding of rigging practices, load balancing, and weight distribution.
• Experience handling oversized and irregular loads safely.
• Ability to read load charts and determine safe lifting practices.
• Experience using chains, slings, shackles, spreader bars, and other rigging hardware.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts to transport materials throughout the fabrication shop.
• Rig, lift, rotate, and position large fabricated assemblies using proper lifting techniques.
• Lift and transport pipe bundles, pipe spools, structural steel, and other heavy materials.
• Position pipe and fabricated assemblies at welding stations for production.
• Load and unload trailers using cranes and forklifts.
• Safely handle long, oversized, and unbalanced loads while maintaining proper load control.
• Inspect slings, chains, hooks, lifting devices, and rigging equipment before use.
• Calculate and verify proper weight distribution and center of gravity before each lift.
• Follow lift plans and communicate effectively with welders, fabricators, and production personnel.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
• Perform daily inspections of cranes, forklifts, and lifting equipment.
• Report equipment defects or unsafe conditions immediately.

Skills

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Rigging

Load charts

Safety minded

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Chains & slings

Shackles

Spreader bars

Rigging hardware

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Rigging / Crane Operator for the Richmond, VA area. The role involves operating overhead cranes and forklifts, rigging heavy loads, and coordinating with welders and fabricators.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers, validating load weight, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have 2+ years of crane/forklift experience and strong rigging knowledge.