Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $26.00–$28.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday

Position Overview

Lawson Drayage, Inc. is seeking experienced Heavy Machinery Movers / Riggers to join our team. This hands-on position involves safely lifting, loading, moving, and positioning heavy industrial machinery and equipment at customer locations and job sites.

We are looking for dependable individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of rigging equipment, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and working in a team-oriented environment.

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience working with machinery and equipment.
• General understanding of industrial rigging, machinery moving, and load securement.
• Experience with chains, binders, ratchet straps, and rigging equipment.
• Familiarity with forklifts, hoists, jacks, rollers, and overhead lifting equipment.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as part of the team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and willingness to learn new skills. 

Key Responsibilities

• Safely lift, move, load, unload, and position heavy machinery and industrial equipment.
• Inspect and prepare equipment and loads before moving.
• Determine appropriate lifting methods, equipment weights, and center of gravity.
• Select, inspect, and prepare rigging equipment, including chains, binders, ratchet straps, beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
• Safely operate or assist with forklifts, overhead lifts, hoists, winches, cranes, jacks, and rollers.
• Load and unload semi-trucks, ensuring equipment is properly secured for transportation.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble, disassemble, crate, and uncrate machinery.
• Wrap, band, pack, and protect equipment during relocation.
• Inspect rigging equipment before and after use, reporting damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, contractors, and other onsite teams.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow all company and applicable safety procedures.

•  High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools and equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified.
• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and machinery moving equipment.
• Basic computer skills for training, payroll, and operational functions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely maneuver heavy machinery using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, at heights, and in noisy industrial environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in rigging, machinery moving, heavy equipment, or a related industrial field.
• Experience with chains, binders, ratchet straps, and load securement.
• Familiarity with the logistics or machinery moving industry.
• Experience operating forklifts, hoists, jacks, rollers, or other machinery moving equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $26.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• 401(k)/Profit-Sharing Plan.
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement, including potential promotion into Class A CDL Driver / Rigger positions for employees who obtain their CDL.

About Lawson Drayage

Lawson Drayage is a family-owned machinery moving, rigging, transportation, and warehousing company that has been in business since 1919. We are known for quality work, safety, and long-standing customer relationships.

Additional Information

Upon offer, Lawson Drayage conducts applicable pre-employment screening, which may include a background check, physical, and drug test.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required for the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Application Information

Our recruiter will handle all communication regarding your application and next steps. Please no phone calls or in-person inquiries regarding application status.