Crane Rigger

Job Title: Crane Rigger
Location: Shafter, CA
Schedule: 1st Shift
Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
Industry: Lumber / Building Materials

About the Position:
Key Staffing is actively hiring a Crane Rigger for a well-established company in the lumber and building materials industry (client confidential). This position supports daily yard operations by safely rigging and securing materials for crane lifting, moving, and loading. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, and comfortable working in an outdoor lumber yard environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely rig, attach, and secure loads for crane operations.
• Inspect rigging equipment such as slings, chains, hooks, and straps before use.
• Communicate and signal effectively with the crane operator to ensure safe material handling.
• Assist with loading and unloading lumber, building materials, and related products.
• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and company guidelines.
• Conduct visual inspections to verify load stability and proper weight distribution.
• Perform general yard duties as assigned, which may include stacking, sorting, or organizing materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Rigger, Crane Rigger, or in a similar material-handling role preferred.
• Knowledge of proper rigging practices and load-securing techniques.
• Ability to read hand signals and communicate clearly with crane operators.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in a lumber yard environment.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Dependability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work With Key Staffing?

• Weekly pay
• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Supportive team and consistent communication
• Opportunity to grow within a well-established company

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the

needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse

staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical

business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin,

gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms

both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

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