MEI is known in the industry for our best-in-class service, professionalism, safety focus, quality methods, and skilled teams!  Is that you? Are you mechanically inclined?  Do you know how to read a tape measure? Do you have experience using hand and power tools? Have you operated a Warehouse Forklift, Telehandler, Sky Trak, or other equipment? Or do you have a background in construction?

If so, we have a great team willing to guide and train you if you are willing to learn.

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more
• General labor experience preferred; commercial construction experience is a plus.
• Experience using hand and power tools; previous experience using forklifts and other construction experience is a plus
• Punctuality, dependability, and a strong work ethic are an absolute must.
• Willing to train.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure the safety of workers and materials
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools. 
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules. 
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery. 
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment. 
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, and ceilings, using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, and passenger vehicles.
• Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles
• There may be occasional regional travel

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)

• Forklift Experience
• Construction Experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Demonstrates professionalism, including good rapport with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Osha 10 for Construction

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work in a highly functioning team environment.  Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.  Take pride in your work and in the company.  Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.   Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect. 

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Company Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program.

In addition to our Benefits, MEI Rigging & Crating offers true growth opportunities, training, a commitment to safety, positive corporate culture, and much more.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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