Rigger

Nutrien; Aurora (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien, a leading provider of crop inputs and services, seeks a crane operator to join our operations in North Carolina. You will follow safety procedures, perform crane setup, inspections, rigging, and assist with lift plans and audits to ensure safe, efficient material handling.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of industry experience, and relevant rigging/NCCCO certifications; NCRC testing is required for hourly applicants and must be uploaded with your resume.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic Rigging Certification is an asset.
• 2+ years of industry experience.
• NCCCO Certification is considered an asset.
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants and must meet minimum scores.
• NCRC must be uploaded with your resume during application.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures in elevated areas and perform lift-related duties.
• Complete crane setup, charting, and load-movement configurations.
• Prepare areas for crane setup and coordinate with other heavy equipment.
• Assist in installation and rigging of components.
• Inspect rigging equipment and maintain crane/hoisting mechanisms.
• Conduct Critical Lift Audits and verify certifications on equipment.

Skills

Basic Rigging Certification

NCCCO Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years of industry experience

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do

• Follow safety procedures in elevated areas such as Draglines, Chemical Plant, and pipe racks by following safety guidelines and using proper fall protection techniques.
• Complete Critical Lift, lift plan checklist by calculating weights of materials and components to be lifted, chart the crane according to factory specifications, and forward form to supervisor for filing.
• Conduct crane setup, charting, and configurations by programming the cranes' Load Movement Indicator according to each cranes' capacity for a specific lift.
• Prep area for crane setup by coordinating with heavy equipment such as bulldozers and motor graders, and removing items such as stairwells, cross beams, and stationary equipment.
• Assist maintenance in the installation of new and rebuilt components by rigging, lifting, and pinning components into to place.
• Conduct inspections of rigging equipment before each use, for items such as chains, socks, chain falls, come-a-longs, and rigging accessories by visually inspecting each piece and note any problems or concerns, completes annual form for major components.
• Clean and maintain crane and hoisting mechanisms by greasing, oiling, and adjusting crane components to maintain safe operational condition.
• Conduct Critical Lift Audits by completing the Critical Lift Audit form and verifying that each item is completed to maintain safe operational condition.
• Set up braces and rigging hoisting equipment by using hand tools and power wrenches to secure equipment before and after installations.
• Coordinate pre-lift job plan by using range finder, physical measurements, and load charts to determine the crane capacity required for a specific lift.
• Approve contracted lift plans by conducting inspections and verifying certifications on all equipment such as cranes, rigging, and operators before work begins.
• Assist in spill containment by using vacuum truck, front-end loader, and dump trucks to remove contaminated soil and relocate to containment areas.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Basic Rigging Certification is an asset.
• 2+ years of industry experience
• NCCCO Certification (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) is considered an asset.
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants of Nutrien; applicants must complete this test and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents in order to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) must be uploaded with your resume during your application to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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