Marine Forklift Operator

About Us Southwind Marina is a family-owned marina serving the Pensacola and Perdido Key boating community. We take pride in providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our customers and employees. As a family-owned business, we value teamwork, dependability, a strong work ethic, and treating people with respect. We are looking for someone who wants to become part of our team and take pride in helping our marina succeed. Job Summary We are looking for a dependable, hardworking, and motivated individual to join our team as a Marina Forklift Operator / Maintenance Crew Member. This is a hands-on position involving moving boats in and out of dry storage, assisting customers, fueling boats, maintaining marina facilities, and helping with construction and repair projects. Forklift or marina experience is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right person who has a positive attitude, takes initiative, and is willing to learn. We are a small, hands-on team, so everyone pitches in wherever needed to keep daily operations running smoothly. Key Responsibilities Safely operate a marina forklift to launch, retrieve, and move boats to and from dry storage after completing required training. Assist with boat handling, storage arrangements, and daily marina operations. Clean restrooms, empty trash cans, replace trash liners, and maintain the cleanliness of the entire property. Clean and maintain fish-cleaning tables and surrounding areas. Assist with dock construction, repairs, building projects, and general marina maintenance. Fuel customer boats safely and accurately while following established safety procedures. Run the cash register and assist customers with purchases when the cashier is unavailable. Provide friendly, professional assistance to marina customers and boat owners. Maintain docks, walkways, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition. Help wherever needed to support the team and keep the marina operating efficiently. Qualifications Forklift experience preferred, but not required; training may be provided. Marina, boating, construction, maintenance, or general labor experience is a plus. Dependable, punctual, hardworking, and willing to learn. Comfortable working outdoors in Florida heat, humidity, and changing weather conditions. Able to perform physical tasks, including standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive work, with or without reasonable accommodation. Friendly and comfortable interacting with customers. Able to follow instructions, work safely, and contribute to a team environment. Willing to take on a variety of responsibilities throughout the workday. What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who understands that working at a marina involves more than operating a forklift. From moving boats to cleaning facilities, fueling customers, and helping with dock projects, every task matters. As a family-owned business, we appreciate employees who take initiative, help their coworkers, and treat the property as if it were their own. We value people who show up ready to work, have a good attitude, and understand that being part of a team means pitching in when needed. Experience is a plus, but character, dependability, and work ethic matter most. If you enjoy hands-on work, being outdoors, and being part of a close-knit team, we encourage you to apply. Work Environment Family-owned, waterfront marina. Outdoor work in a busy boating environment. A varied role combining equipment operation, maintenance, cleaning, physical labor, and customer service. Duties may change depending on marina activity and customer needs. Pay: From $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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