ZipRecruiter is hiring: Marine Forklift Operator in Hampton

MarinaForklift Operator

Note: This position requires specific marine forklift experience with heavy equipment background. Please ensure you meet these requirements before applying.

Overview

Calling All Marina Forklift Professionals! Are you an experienced operator looking for a role that combines your technical expertise with the excitement of marine operations? Join our team and put your skills to work in one of the most unique and rewarding environments—where every day involves helping boat owners access their vessels and enjoy life on the water.

Responsibilities

Expert Vessel Handling

• Safely operate our Wiggins 22,000-pound marine forklift to load and unload boats from the water and storage racks
• Precisely position boats in designated storage areas and customer-assigned locations
• Execute complex vessel movements with skill and attention to safety protocols

Quality Control & Equipment Stewardship

• Conduct thorough vessel and forklift inspections, identifying any damages or maintenance needs
• Perform preventive maintenance, including battery recharging and equipment lubrication
• Maintain detailed activity logs and operational records
• Ensure all operations meet company standards and safety regulations

Marina Operations Excellence

• Deliver outstanding customer service during all vessel handling interactions
• Create a safe, efficient, and injury-free work environment for the team and customers

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Strictly adhere to OSHA standards and company safety policies
• Assess weights, distances, and spatial requirements with expert judgment
• Maintain the highest standards of operational safety and legal compliance

What You Bring to the Team

Essential Qualifications

Critical Experience Requirements

• Marina Boatel Forklift Experience with Wiggins 22,000-pound forklift - This is absolutely essential!
• Marine forklift operation - Industrial vehicle experience, preferably with marine equipment

Certifications & Licensing

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record and current auto insurance
• Current OSHA-compliant marine forklift certification
• Commitment to maintaining all required certifications

Technical Skills & Physical Requirements

• Deep knowledge of marina forklift operation and maintenance
• Exceptional attention to detail and safety consciousness
• Excellent physical condition with ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Superior hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance
• Expert ability to assess weights, distances, and heights accurately
• Comfort working in all weather conditions throughout the seasons
• Ability to assess and judge weights, distances and heights

Reliability

• Have own reliable transportation to and from work
• Take pride in your on-time attendance
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Specialized Expertise: Utilize your heavy machinery skills in the specialized marine industry, where your experience is both valued and essential.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Every vessel you handle helps a boat owner create memories on the water - your technical skills directly contribute to their recreational dreams.
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise into marine operations while working with cutting-edge boat handling equipment.
• Unique Environment: Trade typical construction sites or industrial facilities for beautiful waterfront operations with marina views.
• Team Recognition: Your specialized skills make you an integral part of our marina's success - you're not just another operator, you're a marine operations specialist.
• Stability & Variety: Enjoy consistent work with seasonal variations that keep the role interesting and engaging.

Ready to Bring Your Heavy Equipment Expertise to the Water?

If you're a skilled marina forklift operator looking for a role that offers both professional challenge and a unique work environment, this is your opportunity. Join our team and discover how your expertise can make a difference in the boating community while enjoying the satisfaction of precision work in a beautiful setting.