Fork Lift Operator

The Gasparilla Inn

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Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Boca Grande, Florida

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Smart Summary

The primary responsibility is operating a forklift and performing yard work, including the hauling and launching of boats, while ensuring workers are trained for safe and efficient task execution. This role also involves managing material receiving, supervising loading/unloading, maintaining yard and storage barn cleanliness, and adhering to service standards.

We are seeking a Fork Lift Operator with a high school diploma or equivalent and experience operating forklifts. This role requires weekend and holiday availability and involves daily yard operations, maintenance, and ensuring safety and efficiency. Forklift certification and marina mechanic experience are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forklift Operation

Yard Operations

Hauling

Launching Boats

Material Receiving

Loading

Unloading

Yard Organization

Storage Barn Cleanliness

Personnel Training

Scheduling

Forklift Maintenance

Forklift Certification

Golf Cart Driving

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Boca Grande, FL 33921Position Type: Full Time Job Title: Forklift/yard Reports to:   Assistant Marina Manager Marina General Manager Department/Group: Marina Effective Date: October 1st, 2025 Location: On Site Travel Required: No Position Type: Non-Exempt On Call: No Job Purpose: The forklift operator/yard worker is responsible to ensure that the workers are performing their tasks correctly and that the laborers are trained to do things safely and efficiently Job Duties: Adheres to the Gasparilla Inn 4 Steps to Memorable Service. Exhibits the Gasparilla Inn Core Values. Responsible for forklift maintenance Daily yard operations in relation to hauling and launching of boats. Receive materials and goods, supervise loading and unloading, and maintain an organized, clean yard. Responsible for cleanliness of storage barns. Instruct, train and schedule personnel to meet production goals. Maintain Forklift certification. All other duties as assigned. Working Conditions and Assignments: This position is in an outdoor and warehouse setting. The position requires bending, twisting, kneeling pushing, pulling, and a moderate degree of physical exertion while transporting equipment or guest items of which will be approximately 100 lbs. This position will need to be able to safely drive a golf cart and may have frequent exposure to outside weather conditions throughout the day. 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 regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Acknowledgement: By signing below, I have reviewed and received a copy of this job description. I understand all the items on this job description and I acknowledge that I am responsible for fulfilling the requirements, qualifications and duties of this position.   Employee Printed:     Date:   Employee Signature:     Date:   Qualifications Qualifications and Requirements: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Weekend and Holiday availability. Fork lift operator experience   Preferred: Marina mechanic experience. Fork lift certification  

The Gasparilla Inn

A Historic Hotel of America Landmark Inn serving guests since 1913, The Gasparilla Inn & Club offers 163 luxurious accommodations and a host activities for families, couples and groups looking to experience "Florida as it was meant to be"​ including a Pete Dye Championship Golf Course and World Class Fishing. The Gasparilla Inn & Club is located in the heart of Gasparilla Island on the Florida Gulf coast, a short drive from the Fort Myers, Sarasota or Tampa airports.

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