Abstract: A roll handling hoist defining a vertical direction and an x-y plane perpendicular to the vertical direction. The roll handling hoist includes a rigid vertical support assembly, and a chuck assembly movably joined to the rigid vertical support assembly. The chuck assembly may be configured to move in the vertical direction and to be adjustable between a plurality of roll configurations. The roll handling hoist also includes a user control assembly joined to the vertical support assembly. The user control assembly may maintain a fixed position relative to the vertical support assembly when the chuck assembly is moved in the vertical direction.