Fork Lift Driver

Suntex Marinas; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntex Marinas in Destin, FL seeks a Forklift Driver in Dry Storage to move boats and materials with a forklift, ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced marina environment.

The role requires prior forklift experience, strong communication and time-management skills, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Flexibility to work weekends/holidays is needed. On-site position within the marina team.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required; marina experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
• Inspect machinery and perform regular maintenance to guarantee safety
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them to the supervisor

Skills

Forklift operation

Marina experience

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE: Forklift Driver

DEPARTMENT: Dry Storage

REPORTS TO: Service Manager or General Manager

Position Purpose

The Forklift Driver is responsible for carrying out operations for the marina. The Forklift Driver’s primary responsibility is the customer and their vessels. Every task at the marina from carefully handing the customers boats, to communicating effectively with the employee working the docks. The Forklift Driver projects a professional company image through all types of interactions. As this is a fast‑paced environment, must be able to work under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Maintain awareness of safety issues and reports them immediately to supervisor

Education and Experience

• Prior forklift experience – Marina experience preferable.
• Must have highly effective communication skills and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to independently lift, carry, push, and pull up to thirty (30) pounds
• Must be able to swim or be willing to wear a personal flotation device in instances of emergency
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently, and squeezing & overhead reaching occasionally
• Must be able to work flexible hours based on the needs of the property to include weekends and holidays as needed.

Statement of Purpose

This document provides descriptive information about the above Suntex Marinas position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Suntex Marinas reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

Suntex Marinas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Suntex Marinas is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.