Rigging Pro: Overhead Crane & Forklift Operator

Porter Pipe & Supply Company; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Pipe & Supply Company in Addison, IL is seeking a Warehouse Overhead Crane & Forklift Operator. This full-time role requires skilled rigging, crane and forklift operation, load securing, and safe warehouse handling.

You will move oversized items, coordinate with customers, ensure safety, and maintain documentation. The position emphasizes teamwork and precision in busy distribution environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in rigging, load securing, and operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Strong knowledge of safe rigging practices, load distribution, and warehouse operations.
• Physical strength and stamina for heavy lifting and demanding tasks.
• Strategic mindset and problem-solving for logistical challenges.
• Attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Proficiency in interpreting shipping and receiving documents (bills of lading, work orders, etc.).
• Preferred: Certification in forklift and/or crane operation.

Responsibilities

• Master the Art of Rigging: Safely rig and secure oversized items for transport and storage, ensuring every load is handled with care and precision.
• Move oversized items through out the warehouse with forklifts.
• Rig and operate overhead cranes to relocate and organize storage items.
• Collaborate with Customers: Coordinate job-site equipment deliveries and maintain clear, professional communication.
• Ensure Safety: Participate in unloading and reloading customer-owned materials with safety as your top priority.
• Keep Things Organized: Accurately unload trucks and match items to bills of lading, packing slips, and quotes; Maintain accurate documentation for orders, shipments, and deliveries.
• Problem-Solve on the Fly: Trace lost shipments, resolve customer claims, and acquire oversize permits when needed.
• Stay Connected: Work closely with the Operations Manager to manage updates and changes throughout the day.

Skills

Rigging

Load securing

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Safety awareness

Docs interpretation

Certification preferred

Job description

Porter Pipe & Supply Company in Addison, IL is seeking a Warehouse Overhead Crane & Forklift Operator. This full-time role requires skilled rigging, crane and forklift operation, load securing, and safe warehouse handling.

You will move oversized items, coordinate with customers, ensure safety, and maintain documentation. The position emphasizes teamwork and precision in busy distribution environments.