Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

The Shipping & Rigging Specialist is responsible for overseeing and performing the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of equipment and materials from the IPM facility to project sites. This position combines logistics coordination with hands-on rigging duties, ensuring that all equipment is properly disassembled, packaged, secured, and transported in alignment with IPM’s safety standards and project timelines. The role supports both the Material Management, Advanced Validation, and Field Installation teams, ensuring seamless equipment readiness and delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Work-In-Progress (WIP) equipment and materials.  Perform these movements physically as well as document them within the ERP system to maintain real-time visibility, accuracy, and accountability of inventory status.
• Oversee and participate in the disassembly and preparation of large industrial equipment for transport.
• Design or select appropriate lifting gear (slings, chokers, spreader bars) based on equipment weight and configuration.
• Ensure all loads are safely balanced, secured, and compliant.
• Assist with and ensure proper wrapping, crating, and packaging of equipment to maintain safety and prevent damage during transport.
• Coordinate and document the shipment of equipment, ensuring Bills of Lading, packing slips, and asset tracking records are complete and accurate.
• Schedule and communicate with logistics providers to ensure on-time delivery to project sites.
• Lead or assist with loading and unloading operations using forklifts, cranes, or hoists.
• Maintain strong communication with Field and Project Management teams regarding equipment readiness and status.
• Promote and uphold IPM’s safety culture, following all rigging and lifting safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, or equipment handling roles.
• Experience with rigging, lifting equipment, or industrial disassembly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel).
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety practices and equipment handling standards.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
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Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Professional Certifications:

• Rigging Certification required (or must be obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Forklift certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Steel toe shoes and safety glasses are required
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to move 50 +pounds and operate material handling equipment safely
• Bending, lifting, twisting, crawling for extended periods of time

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25%

Core Principles:

Unwavering Integrity

We refuse to compromise our ethics and high professional standards in order to achieve desired outcomes.

-        We do what is right.

-        We treat others the way we wish to be treated.

-        We do nothing to betray a confidence, stretch the truth, or mislead others.

-        If we are unable to honor a commitment we promptly inform those affected.

-        We accept responsibility and apologize if we erode trust.

-        Our words are constructive, respectful, and supportive of others and our company.

-        We freely share ideas and opinions, and deal with differences professionally. 

-        We do not compromise the safety or well-being of others or ourselves.

Servant’s Heart

We possess a never-ending desire to serve and support others.

-        We understand that our work must satisfy our customer’s expectations for quality and value.

-        We are polite, respectful, and show great consideration for others time and needs.

-        Every opportunity to serve a customer is met with our can-do attitude, empathy, and humility.

-        We seek first to understand before attempting to be understood.

-        We provide timely responses to customer requests.

-        Our friendliness and initiative make it easy for customers to work with us.

-        With great urgency we take definitive action to remedy unmet expectations.

-        We look for ways at every turn to exceed customer expectations.

Ownership Spirit

Our passion for employee ownership is demonstrated in everything we do.

-        We put forth the time and energy it takes to get a job done right.

-        We are collaborative team players who are highly relational and results driven.

-        We trust that employee owners have the customers’ and companies’ best interest in mind, so we focus on solutions rather than blame.

-        We make positive impressions through our professional appearance and conduct, attention to detail, and communication.

-        We are proud ambassadors of our products, services, and company.

-        Our attitude and actions help nurture a welcoming culture of inclusion, unity, and cooperation.

-        We are highly adaptable when faced with changing situations, conditions or complex problems.

-        We treat company resources as if they were our own.

Continuous Innovation and Improvement

We challenge the status quo and strive for excellence in all our work.

-        We proactively initiate improvements in our know-how, products, services, safety, and processes.

-        We innovate through technology and process development to create differentiated value and customer experiences.

-        We engage in constant learning to improve our skills and understanding of our business.

-        We tenaciously identify and drive out waste.

-        When identifying problems we ask what we ourselves can do to improve the situation.

-        We share relevant learning with those who need to know.

-        We are relentless in our efforts to create and sustain organized work areas and process.

-        We initiate and embrace change for the opportunity it may present.

Job Specific:

• Problem Solving - Able to solve problems using logic, judgment and data to determine effective solutions.
• Organizational Skills - Able to use resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done. Able to orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal. Uses resources effectively and efficiently. Arranges information and files in a useful manner.
• Planning - Refers to the ability to accurately scope out the length and difficulty of tasks and projects, set objectives and goals and break down work into the process steps necessary to get things done.
• Priority Setting - Plans and organizes work activities. Knows what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal.

IPM is a solutions based engineering company dedicated to quality service and providing experienced project management.

Company Description

IPM is a solutions based engineering company dedicated to quality service and providing experienced project management.

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