Sr Global S/R Specialist (R4802)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  What you'll do:

Execute crane operations and rigging for loading and unloading large equipment, machinery, and support assets

Plan and support safe movement of oversized freight, including flatbed loading, securement, and transport readiness

Coordinate with internal logistics teams and external carriers to execute shipments on schedule

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to support warehouse and yard operations

Develop and follow load plans, rigging plans, and handling procedures for sensitive and high-value equipment

Prepare and verify shipping documentation including Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing lists, and load manifests

Maintain staging areas, ensure proper asset tracking, and support overall warehouse organization

Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards during all lifting and transport operations

Support on-site movement of equipment using company vehicles and ground handling equipment as needed

Required qualifications:

5+ years of experience in crane operations, rigging, or heavy equipment handling

Experience loading and transporting oversized freight (flatbeds, specialized trailers, etc.)

Strong understanding of load securement and transport safety requirements

Experience with shipping documentation (BOLs, packing lists, manifests)

Forklift and general material handling equipment experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment with tight timelines

Preferred qualifications:

Active crane operator and/or rigging certifications

Experience supporting logistics or shipping/receiving operations

Familiarity with oversized load permitting and route planning

Experience working with high-value or sensitive equipment (defense, aerospace, or similar)

Experience coordinating with freight carriers or logistics providers

What success looks like:

Safe and efficient execution of all lifting and movement operations

Zero damage incidents on high-value equipment

On-time support of critical shipment and movement milestones

Strong coordination with logistics and program teams

Clean, compliant, and audit-ready shipment documentation