Marine Forklift Operator

Location: Opa-locka, FL

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with occasional overtime or weekend assignments

Contract Type: Temp to Perm

Pay Rate: $22.00 to $26.00/hour

About the Role: We are currently seeking an experienced and safety-focused Marine Forklift Operator to support vessel movement and material-handling operations within a manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for safely moving, positioning, loading, and staging large vessels using heavy-capacity forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment. The ideal candidate has experience handling large, oversized, or high-value loads and demonstrates strong spatial awareness, sound judgment, and attention to detail. This role also provides operational support to Facilities and Stockroom/Materials functions through material movement, deliveries, equipment relocation, and general facility needs.

Key Responsibilities: Safely operate heavy-capacity forklifts and authorized equipment to move, position, stage, load, and relocate large vessels. Evaluate vessel size, weight, balance, clearance, travel paths, and surrounding conditions before beginning movement. Ensure vessels are properly supported, balanced, and positioned while protecting finished surfaces and components from damage. Coordinate vessel movement with Production, Facilities, Quality Control, Service, and other operational teams. Work with designated spotters and follow established communication procedures when maneuvering vessels through restricted or congested areas. Stage vessels as required for production, inspections, sea trials, service, transportation, and delivery. Perform required pre-use forklift and equipment inspections and promptly report mechanical issues, damage, or unsafe conditions. Follow established vessel-movement procedures, forklift capacity requirements, load-positioning standards, and pedestrian and traffic safety practices. Wear required PPE and immediately report accidents, near misses, and safety hazards. Participate in required safety training and remove unsafe equipment from service when necessary. Support Facilities with equipment and material movement, general facility projects, cleanup, organization, and basic handyman-related tasks. Transport parts, supplies, tools, and equipment to production departments as needed. Assist with receiving, loading, unloading, staging, and storing incoming materials and vendor deliveries. Support the movement and organization of large or heavy inventory requiring forklift assistance. Maintain clean, organized, and unobstructed vessel staging and material-handling areas. Keep forklifts and assigned equipment in clean and safe operating condition. Properly park, secure, and store equipment when not in use. Report preventative maintenance and equipment servicing needs to the appropriate supervisor. Perform additional duties based on evolving operational needs.

Requirements: Current forklift certification required. Experience operating heavy-capacity forklifts with large, oversized, or high-value loads required. Knowledge of forklift capacity, load stability, positioning, and safe operating practices. Working knowledge of OSHA forklift and workplace safety requirements. Strong spatial awareness, judgment, and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with spotters and team members during vessel movement. Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently. Ability to operate forklifts and material-handling equipment for extended periods. Ability to frequently enter and exit material-handling equipment. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday. Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation. Strong hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and spatial awareness when maneuvering large vessels. Ability to work indoors and outdoors around machinery, moving equipment, noise, dust, chemicals, fumes, and varying temperatures. Ability to wear required PPE and comply with applicable safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or GED.Experience moving boats, marine vessels, large vehicles, or oversized manufactured products. Previous experience in manufacturing, marine, warehouse, stockroom, or facilities operations. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for runner or off-site responsibilities. Experience supporting receiving, material handling, inventory movement, or general facility operations. At ttg, "We believe in making a difference One Person at a Time," ttg OPT.IND3