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Stagehand, Forklift Operator, Rigger, Climber - RockForce - West Coast

Stagehand, Forklift Operator, Rigger, Climber - RockForce - West Coast

RockforceCA, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

ABOUT ROCK F ORCE

Rock F orce provides World-Class Workforce & Production Solutions for Live Events. Our comprehensive strategic services are geared for the industry's unique needs from start to strike. Rock F orce provides production resources for tours, concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations world-wide. Our teams bring decades of unmatched experience and expertise executing the most demanding and high-profile events for the biggest names in sports and entertainment. From Workforce Deployment, Rigging, streamlined Payroll Services, & Production Management

We Set the Stage for the Greatest Moments in Live Events.

Rock F orce Operations has Workforce Divisions throughout the U.S. providing Union and Non-Union Stagehands for venues, broadcasting, and on-site productions with a commitment to safety, precision, and excellence. Every team member is thoroughly trained and supported by a leadership team with decades of hands-on experience in live event labor.

Position Summary

We are seeking motivated, safety-conscious individuals to join our live event labor team. Positions include Stagehands, Riggers, Forklift Operators, and Climbers. These roles are essential to the successful execution of concerts, corporate events, festivals, and large-scale productions. Candidates should be reliable, adaptable, and ready to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Stagehand Responsibilities

  • Assist with loading / unloading trucks and moving gear into venues.
  • Assemble and disassemble staging, risers, platforms, and barricades.
  • Set up and strike lighting, audio, video, and scenic elements under department leads.
  • Handle cable management, power distribution, and equipment placement.
  • Provide on-the-ground support for riggers, technicians, and production managers.
  • Follow all venue and company safety guidelines.

Stagehand Qualifications

  • Prior experience in live events or theater production preferred but not required.
  • Able to lift and carry heavy equipment (50lbs+).
  • Push / pull heavy cases and stand for long periods.
  • Comfort working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Rigger Responsibilities

  • Safely install and dismantle rigging systems including motors, trusses, chain hoists, and hardware.
  • Perform climbing duties to secure loads, attach equipment, and ensure even weight distribution.
  • Inspect and maintain rigging equipment for compliance with safety standards.
  • Operate rigging control systems during load-ins, shows, and load-outs.
  • Coordinate with production teams to determine rigging plots and load requirements.
  • Enforce fall protection and OSHA-compliant safety practices at all times.
  • Rigger Qualifications

  • Previous rigging experience in live events, concerts, or theater required.
  • Knowledge of knots, load calculations, rigging hardware, and safe practices.
  • Ability to climb, work safely at heights, and use fall arrest systems.
  • Familiarity with hoists, motors, trusses, and rigging software (preferred).
  • ETCP certification or OSHA 10 / 30 training a plus.
  • Forklift Operator Duties

  • Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment to load / unload trucks and move gear.
  • Safely transport staging, trussing, and large cases across event sites.
  • Assist with setup and placement of heavy production elements.
  • Inspect forklifts before use and report any maintenance issues.
  • Forklift Operator Qualifications

  • Valid forklift certification / license required.
  • Prior experience in live events, warehouse, or construction preferred.
  • Strong spatial awareness and ability to maneuver in tight spaces.
  • Commitment to safety and proper load handling.
  • Climber Duties

  • Safely climb structures, trusses, and venue grids to perform overhead work.
  • Install and secure rigging equipment, motors, and cabling at heights.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and maintenance of overhead systems.
  • Ensure compliance with fall protection and safety protocols.
  • Climber Qualifications

  • Proven climbing experience (entertainment rigging, rope access, or related field).
  • Must be comfortable working at significant heights for extended periods.
  • Knowledge of fall arrest systems, PPE, and safety regulations.
  • ETCP Rigging Certification or equivalent training preferred.
  • Working Conditions :

  • Must be willing to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to work in various environments, including indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Fast-paced and high-energy work environment, requiring adaptability and problem-solving.
  • WHY ROCK F ORCE

    We don't just staff events - we build careers. Rock F orce is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing the best talent in the business. Our crews benefit from :

  • Competitive Wages
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • This commitment makes Rock F orce an employer of choice in the live event industry.

    LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER!

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    Rock F orce strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

    We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Rock F orce will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Rock F orce also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact Human Resources to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. We will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

    HIRING PRACTICES

    The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Rock F orce reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Rock F orce may require an employee to perform duties outside his / her normal description.

    Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

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