Forklift and Equipment Operator

Description

Job Title: Forklift / Equipment Operator

Department: Service 

Supervisor: Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Summary: Moose Landing Marina, located on Brandy Pond in Naples, Maine, is seeking a year-round Forklift/Equipment Operator. The successful candidate is expected to safely run forklifts, trucks and/or trailer combinations. Moose Landing Marina staff must be available to assist with the set-up breakdown of all boat shows. The successful candidate must be willing to perform other tasks and work well with other experienced marine crews to provide a well-executed, quality service for our boating customers. Moose Landing Marina's crew is a highly trained and committed group that offers the right candidate growth opportunities in the boatyard environment. We are looking for individuals with a good attitude and a strong work ethic who want to grow and be part of a great team. Moose Landing Marina staff supports fulfilling snow plowing contracts in the winter months and other tasks assigned by supervisor. All staff are expected to be available to work some weekends.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Drives truck to destinations and delivers or unloads boats. Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and informs supervisor of any issues. Assists other workers in loading and unloading trucks and other yard duties. Fills out daily logs and inspection forms. Keeps equipment up to date with state inspections and current registrations and insurance. Assisting with boat show set up and tear down. Setting maintenance, setting, and hauling docks in the spring and fall. General yard duties such as plowing, equipment maintenance, and pressure washing. Candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs., or more, on a regular basis.

• Attention to detail.
• Prepare the yard(s) for seasonal needs, storms, and events as needed.
• Work well independently and within a team.
• Coordinates efforts with co-workers
• Prioritization - Ability to complete tasks on time.
• Adaptability– Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands.
• Assist with the scheduling and planning of all deliveries with service.
• Maintain equipment, ensuring services are completed in a timely manner.
• Work with Service to develop a yard and driver schedule.
• Responsible for loading/unloading of storage buildings and new boat deliveries.
• Responsible for the launching and hauling of docks.
• Work with the General Service Manager to determine a plan of maintenance for the docks.
• Responsible for the blocking/storing of customer boats in a safe and professional manner.
• Understand and appropriately deal with hazardous waste reporting / risks / spills.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

Education and/or Experience 

• Current CDL - Class A License (optional/not required) or ability to obtain within a reasonable amount of time determined by the General Service Manager.
• High School Graduate (or equivalent)

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (optional)

• CDL-Class A License, which requires State of Maine random drug testing and screenings.

Computer/Programs Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully an individual should be comfortable with computer programs such as Outlook email, Word, Paylocity and Lightspeed.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to cold, wet and/or hot, humid, outdoor weather conditions while working on equipment. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud. 

Competencies

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed.

Cooperation - Exhibits tact and consideration; helps and supports co-workers. 

Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.

Conflict Resolution - Keeps emotions under control.

Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work, when necessary, to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life insurances available along with paid time off, 401K, incentive/team bonuses.

About Moose Landing Marina

Moose Landing Marina has fifteen acres and 1,000 feet of frontage on Brandy Pond with access to Long and Sebago Lakes. Moose Landing Marina offers parts and service, new and pre-enjoyed boat sales, brokerage services, indoor and outdoor storage, dockage, launch ramp, boat transport, with 200 deep water slips and the largest fleet of boat rentals.

Recognized as one of the top marine facilities in the country, Moose Landing Marina, a Marina Holdings company, is Five Star Certified and a Top 100 Dealer, ranking #7 in North America in 2023. We strive to deliver above the competition by providing exceptional accommodations in our marina and impeccable customer service from sales to service to storage and transport. These efforts have paid off with a loyal following of customers, which helped the company earn a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for fastest growing companies in 2021 and one of the Best Places to Work in Maine in 2023 and 2024.

Marina Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.