Marine Forklift Operator

Job Description

Marina Forklift Operator

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.

The Role: Where Precision Meets Purpose

As part of our Marine Forklift Operator, you'll be the backbone of our boat handling operations, using state-of-the-art equipment to safely move vessels and provide exceptional service to our marina community. This isn't just operating a marina forklift - you're helping people pursue their passion for boating while working in a stunning waterfront setting.

Your Key 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.

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

Hampton Marina & Dry Storage offers a unique work environment where your office view includes sparkling water and beautiful boats instead of office walls. As a team member, you'll be part of a close-knit marina community that values exceptional service and genuine hospitality.

What sets us apart is our commitment to both our employees and our customers. You'll work in a dynamic, outdoor environment where no two days are the same - from helping boaters with docking and fueling to handling transactions in our ship store. Our team culture emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and taking pride in maintaining one of the area's best known marina facilities.

We offer hands-on experience in marina operations and customer service excellence. You'll build valuable relationships with boat owners, gain technical knowledge about marine services, and develop skills in a specialized field that's both rewarding and in-demand.

For those who love the water, enjoy working outdoors, and thrive in customer-focused environments, Hampton Marina provides the perfect opportunity to turn your passion for boating into a fulfilling career. Join us and discover why our team loves coming to work every day - because when your workplace has this view, it never feels like work.

Full-time