Yard TM/Forklift Operator Job Listing at MarineMax in Jupiter, FL (Job ID e2c26e43-dbc9-44f0-ace5-be57f04cf78b)

Description

OVERVIEW: The Yard Team Member is responsible for assisting Yard Team Leader with coordinating and maintaining an efficient flow of traffic for all departments and maintaining an organized yard with operable equipment.  The Forklift Operator Safely operates forklift to move vessels in and out of the water.  Also moves land based vessels to designated work, storage or sales areas.

  KEY TASKS:     

• Assist with check-in procedures of new boats delivered to the dealership
• Maintain an organized and professional showroom and yard
• Operate a hydraulic jack or hoist as needed
• Perform general maintenance at facility, including small repairs, lawn maintenance and dock maintenance
• Safe operation of company vehicles, forklifts and equipment, including trailer handling
• Provide vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Assist in the delivery of product to customer whenever needed, including but not limited to delivering trailer boats, cleaning boats with appropriate products
• Assist forklift and detail teams when needed
• Assist with set up of boat shows and other on/off-site promotional events
• Proper and safe operation of the forklift to ensure safe and timely moving, blocking and placement of all vessels for marina, sales and service.
• Monitor BoatCloud, if applicable, and assist in the timely moves of customer, marina, sales and service scheduled boat moves.
• Works with Dockmaster and Marina Team Leads, or appropriate Manager to ensure BoatCloud scheduled moves are completed.
• Ensure all drain plugs or water pickups are secure, when applicable.
• Power-wash vessels when removed from salt/fresh water.
• Promote and fully participate in the MarineMax Safety Program; ensuring a safe workplace free of hazards for all team members.
• Gain a complete understanding of spill containment supplies and equipment and be knowledgeable in the use of these items.
• Participate in the training of new dock team members.
• Proper and safe operation of vessels while maneuvering in/out of marina.
• Assist customers while docking, tying, boarding and disembarking from vessels providing professional customer service.
• Places keel blocks, boat stands and support blocks under vessel appropriate to the size of the boat, when applicable.
• Slides and positions hull support blocks and frames against boat bottom for vertical support, when applicable.
• Mounts propellers on shafts to prepare boats for launching, when applicable.
• Monitoring gauges, dials and other indicators to make sure machinery/equipment is working properly.
• Checks equipment daily for proper fluid levels and general operation including hydraulic lines and hydraulic fittings, forks and straps condition, report any maintenance/repair issues to management.
• Report any needed dock repairs to proper management, including electrical, water, lines and dock boards.
• Assist with boat shows and other on/off-site promotions.
• Other duties as assigned

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Customer satisfaction and enthusiasm/FANS
• Presentable and professional yard and showroom
•  Ability to work well with others
• Clean, safe and operable equipment
• Knowledge of machinery and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance.
• Safe operation of all equipment

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