What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at The Boat House?
Job Description
Job Description
Are you a team player?
Do you LOVE the water?
Do you enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced work environment?
The Boat House of Chicago is looking for an energetic and positive Forklift Operator to join our Boat House family / team. We are looking for multiple candidates, full-time year-round as well as full-time seasonal.
While the marine industry is an energetic, sporty and fun, the ability to offer that professional touch while being casual is essential for success. This position does require weekend hours.
The ideal candidate will :
- Driving the company vehicle, tow boats to and from the assigned locations, meeting the deadlines assigned while paying attention to all safety requirements.
- Make sure proper and safe operation to ensure safe and timely moving, blocking and placement of all vessels on the sales lot, service facility and in water.
- Properly secure vessels to docks, seawalls, etc.
- Proper and safe use of slings / shackles ensuring safe movements
- Unload boats, motors and trailers from delivery trucks upon arrival.
- Monitoring gauges, dials and other indicators to make sure machinery / equipment is working properly.
- Keep work area clean and pleasant for customer view.
- Drive Forklift, attending to all safety protocols.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures, to include utilizing proper safety gear.
- Maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees in all business units within the organization.
- Attend all assigned meetings.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All candidates will be considered without regard to any protected class.
