Stockyard/Rigging

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL, is seeking a hands-on yard operator to move oversized equipment, load and secure loads, and support transport preparations. You will work with forklifts, cranes, and rigging gear in outdoor conditions, following DOT and company safety standards.

Candidates should have experience in heavy haul or rigging, know load securement principles, and be able to work outdoors year-round. Certification for cranes is preferred, and physical labor is involved.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in heavy haul, rigging, construction, or industrial yard operations is required.
• Working knowledge of load securement principles and weight distribution.
• Ability to operate forklifts and cranes (certification preferred).
• Strong understanding of safe lifting techniques and rigging hardware.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Physically capable of lifting, climbing, and performing manual labor as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, mobile cranes, and other rigging machinery to safely move oversized and heavy equipment within the yard.
• Perform pre-use inspections and routine maintenance checks on rigging gear and lifting equipment to ensure operational integrity.
• Load and unload heavy machinery and components from flatbeds, lowboys, and other specialized trailers.
• Properly secure loads using chains, binders, straps, and other rigging hardware in accordance with DOT and company standards.
• Assist with staging, blocking, cribbing, and positioning of equipment for transport preparation.
• Maintain a clean and organized yard environment.
• Strictly follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and heavy haul best practices.

Skills

Rigging

Heavy haul

Industrial yard ops

Load securement

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Rigging gear

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, mobile cranes, and other rigging machinery to safely move oversized and heavy equipment within the yard.
  
• Perform pre-use inspections and routine maintenance checks on rigging gear and lifting equipment to ensure operational integrity.
  
• Load and unload heavy machinery and components from flatbeds, lowboys, and other specialized trailers.
  
• Properly secure loads using chains, binders, straps, and other rigging hardware in accordance with DOT and company standards.
  
• Assist with staging, blocking, cribbing, and positioning of equipment for transport preparation.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized yard environment.
  
• Strictly follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and heavy haul best practices.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in heavy haul, rigging, construction, or industrial yard operations required.
  
• Working knowledge of load securement principles and weight distribution.
  
• Ability to operate forklifts and cranes (certification preferred).
  
• Strong understanding of safe lifting techniques and rigging hardware.
  
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  
• Physically capable of lifting, climbing, and performing manual labor as required.

Preferred Skills

• NCCCO certification (if crane operation is required).
  
• Experience with oversized load preparation.
  
• Familiarity with DOT load securement regulations.

$21.00-$29.00/hour