Equipment Coordinator

About the role

Senior Equipment Coordinator

Location: Harrison, OH

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Equipment Coordinator to work at their Harrison, OH facility. The Senior Equipment Coordinator will be responsible for operating heavy equipment and setting up rigging systems to safely move, position, and secure heavy machinery and materials.

This position involves preparing loads, selecting and inspecting rigging equipment, operating heavy machinery, and dismantling rigging systems following job completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare loads for safe movement and transportation.
• Set, align, and level heavy equipment and machinery.
• Select appropriate rigging gear based on load requirements.
• Prepare rigging equipment, including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
• Inspect rigging equipment before use to ensure safety and functionality.
• Monitor, maintain, and properly store rigging equipment.
• Maneuver loads using heavy equipment and manual methods.
• Follow all client safety procedures and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Communicate effectively with rigging crews, equipment operators, and other team members.
• Dismantle rigging equipment and perform post-operation inspections.
• Complete daily equipment inspection checklists before operating machinery.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with team members and internal/external customers.
• Comply with all client policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure work areas.
• Uphold the client's productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment, including exposure to or experience with rigging operations.
• Strong knowledge of crane operation hand signals.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards.
• Thorough understanding of rigging equipment and heavy machinery.
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work safely at heights and in noisy environments.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to learn crane operations.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 60 pounds, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime as operational needs require.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining good attendance.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Previous licensing or certification to operate both a forklift and a stock picker is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Physical Demands

This position requires physical labor associated with operating, positioning, and maintaining heavy equipment.

Essential physical activities include

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting.
• Operating equipment and performing repetitive movements.
• Pushing, pulling, grasping, and handling tools and materials.
• Maintaining hand-eye-foot coordination while operating machinery.
• Regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, with some duties requiring up to 60 pounds.
• Standing for extended periods, potentially exceeding 90% of the workday.

Work Environment

Work may be performed in the client's facility, equipment shop, outdoor work areas, project sites, and vendor or customer locations.

Working conditions may include

• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment and vibration.
• Elevated work areas and uneven surfaces.
• Dust, fumes, airborne particles, and high noise levels.
• Extreme temperatures and changing weather conditions.
• Physically demanding tasks requiring attention to safety.
• Independent work as well as collaboration with other team members.
• Fast-paced operations with changing deadlines and priorities.

Travel & Additional Requirements

• Availability for after-hours emergency calls when required.
• Willingness to work overtime based on operational demands.
• Flexibility to support changing project and equipment needs.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance