Forklift Operator - Landing Marina

Reynolds Lake Oconee; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Job summary

Reynolds Lake Oconee Marina is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage boat removal from dry storage and assist with day‑to‑day marina tasks. You will handle customer requests, operate a forklift safely, and support maintenance activities to ensure member satisfaction.

Role requires outdoor work in varying weather, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and success in completing onsite forklift certification within the first year.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Strong customer service focus and communication skills.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Remove boats from dry storage using forklift per training guidelines.
• Receive service and launch requests via radio or phone and respond quickly with a service mindset.
• Follow daily task assignments and maintain safety and customer service quality.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Removes boats from assigned spaces in the dry storage building safely and efficiently, following training guidelines for forklift operation
• Receives customer service and launch requests by handheld radio or telephone and performs tasks promptly with a strong service focus
• Daily task assignments, compliance with safety policies and procedures, and customer service
• Works with service staff to accomplish billable repairs and maintenance with a focus on member satisfaction
• Relieves other staff positions as needed, i.e., mechanic, dockhand, shop clerk
• Ensures that forklifts are maintained by performing daily checks and reporting problems to marina supervisor or manager
• Operates members’ boats and jet skis in a safe and controlled manner
• Must successfully complete the onsite forklift certification testing within first year of employment
• Operating the POS system.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid GA driver’s license and a good driving record
• Must be able to swim, perform occasional heavy lifting up to 75 lbs, and have excellent corrected vision and good balance
• Must be able to perform outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions
• Previous experience in marina operations and/or forklift operations preferred
• Ability to operate the POS system
• Must be able to get in and out of boats and jet skis freely
• High School degree or GED
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid time off after 90 days: 10 holidays, 3 sick days and 3 personal days
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• LTD and STD

Schedule:

Marina operates 7 days a week, Forklift Operators will work approximately 40 hours per week on a schedule set by the Marina Supervisor. Some overtime is expected. Weekend and holiday work is required.

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