Industrial Material Handler

Job Title: Heavy Steel Material Handler / Rigging Operator

Location: Pickens, SC
Company: Bridge Brothers

Bridge Brothers is a leading manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering, fabrication, and construction of custom steel bridges. Our shop handles large-scale structural steel assemblies
, including bridge girders, trusses, and custom fabricated components.

This is not a small-parts warehouse environment. Our work involves moving, staging, and positioning massive steel components that require planning, precision, and strict adherence to safety procedures.

Bridge Brothers is seeking a Heavy Steel Material Handler / Rigging Operator to safely move, stage, and position large structural steel and bridge components throughout our fabrication facility.

This role is designed for candidates with experience handling oversized, heavy, or multi-ton steel assemblies using overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment. The ideal candidate is safety-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working around large moving loads in an industrial environment.

Safely move, stage, and position large structural steel and bridge assemblies throughout the shop and yard

Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and related lifting equipment

Rig loads using chokers, slings, spreader bars, shackles, and other rigging devices

Read and understand load weights, lift points, and basic rigging plans

Coordinate movements with welders, fabricators, painters, and supervisors

Maintain safe distances and clear communication during lifts and moves

Inspect rigging and lifting equipment prior to use

Support production flow by delivering large components to and from workstations

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

2+ years of experience handling large, heavy, or oversized materials in a fabrication, steel, shipyard, or heavy industrial environment

Experience operating overhead cranes required

Forklift experience required

Familiarity with rigging hardware and safe lifting practices

Comfortable working around multi-ton steel assemblies

Ability to follow lift instructions, shop drawings, and safety procedures

Strong situational awareness and commitment to safety

Team-oriented mindset and clear communication skills

Formal rigging or crane certifications are a plus but not required

Heavy industrial fabrication environment

Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting

Exposure to large moving loads, noise, dust, and heavy equipment

PPE required and provided

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST (some weekends as needed)

Overtime: Available as required

Employment Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Benefits: Eligible after 90 days (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays)

If you have experience moving large structural steel or heavy industrial materials and want to work on bridge projects you can point to for decades, we want to hear from you.

Join Bridge Brothers and help move what connects communities.