Skilled Laborer (Shipping Yard)

Meeco Sullivan - The Marina Company; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Meeco Sullivan - The Marina Company in Dahlonega, GA seeks a Skilled Laborer (Shipping Yard) to load and unload materials and operate a forklift in outdoor and indoor settings.

You will support truck movements, maintain safety, and communicate professionally with drivers and teammates while lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move materials and unload/load trucks.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Assist in loading/unloading materials and handling tools as needed.
• Communicate professionally with drivers, customers, management and co-workers.
• Contribute to team effort and assist with related tasks as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Company Overview:

Meeco Sullivan - The Marina Company with the addition of Wahoo Docks and Ravens Marine, has over 200 years of experience and a well-earned reputation for the highest quality steel, timber and aluminum dock systems that are time tested and storm proven. With our four manufacturing facilities in Warwick, New York, McAlester, OK, Dahlonega, GA and Kissimmee, FL we have more production capacity and expertise in galvanized steel, timber, and aluminum than anyone in North America.

Job Title: Skilled Laborer (Shipping Yard)

Location: Dahlonega, GA

Shifts: 1** st**

Starting Rate: $19/hr

MAJOR PURPOSE OF THIS JOB:

Operate a forklift and physical use of hands and feet to load, unload trucks and trailers, and movement of various materials used in making floating boat docks.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing facility moving material, unloading and loading trucks


• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.


• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.


• Assist in safely loading and unloading materials (This could include climbing, carrying, lifting, etc.)


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.


• Professionally and tactfully communicate with drivers, customers, management and co-workers.


• Assist truck drivers in maneuvering around and backing out of shipping yard.


• Familiar with the use of hand tools, i.e. saws, drills, hammers, etc.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.


• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Mostly outdoors with some indoors work


• Exposed to weather

EXPEREINCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred


• 1 years’ experience operating a forklift and/or forklift Certification preferred


• High School Diploma or GED preferred

*All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.