Forklift Operator at Port St Joe Marina

THE ST JOE COMPANY•Port Saint Joe, FL

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marina Forklift Driver operates and manages industrial marine trucks to load and unload vessels for storage to the water and service areas. This position provides guidance over the Marina while maintaining the highest possible safety & customer service standards.

Requirements

Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in basic English preferred?
High School Diploma or GED.
Boating and marina experience and must have marina forklift experience with travel lift experience a plus.
3 years previous professional operation of heavy machinery preferred
Detail-oriented and thorough
Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests.
Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way
Able to perform and train in all duties and descriptions of the host, bartender, server assistant, and server positions
Ability to maintain a warm and friendly demeanor
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
Ability to multitask
Advanced knowledge of heavy equipment operation
Advanced knowledge of marina operations
Ability to work as a team
Ability to adhere to and enforce all safety protocols
Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally with assistance or tools for heavier items
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, often on wet, uneven, or slippery surfaces while performing tasks
Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or working in awkward positions
Manual dexterity required for operating tools, equipment, and handling lines or supplies
Ability to push or pull cards, boats, or equipment as required, Adequate vision and hearing for identifying safety hazards, inspections, and effective communications
Swimming proficiency required for safety around water
Ability to assist in emergency situations, which may involve physically demanding tasks
Frequent operation of heavy machinery

Nice To Haves

College Degree Preferred
Boating and marina experience and must have marina forklift experience with travel lift experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Load and unload vessels from incoming vehicles and assign them to appropriate places
Locate and move customers to the preferred area for customers’ access to vessels
Identify and report damages, shortages, and quality deficiencies as necessary
Inspect machinery, perform regular maintenance (e.g., recharging batteries and lubricating equipment) and determine repair needs
Keep updated records of activity logs
Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
Provide oversight across the marina docks
Maintenance of the docks & marina overall
Monitor finger piers, fuel dock and work areas to ensure that all marina customers are being assisted
Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for maintenance and upkeep of unit equipment
Notify Boatyard supervisor/officer supervisor of all unusual events, circumstances, or other safety or quality control issues
Perform opening and closing procedures as directed
Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them immediately to your manager/supervisor
Operate heavy equipment including marine forklifts
Be able to operate machinery efficiently, effectively and demonstrate safe handling of vessels
Use equipment to move vessels in and out of water, to designated workspace, storage, or sales areas
Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment
Perform yard work such as pressure washing, block and stand vessels, and general maintenance as required
Assist with ground maintenance and ensuring overall marina cleanliness
All other duties as assigned