Forklift Operator

Middletown, NY
Full Time
Entry Level

"EVERYONE IS FAMILY IN OUR HAUS" 

Company Vision 
Bringing family and friends together to have fun and create memories. 
 
Mission 
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe moving and transport of the Company’s and customer’s recreational vehicles and other equipment both on property and occasionally over the road. 

Why Join Our Team

Join a team where the work is hands-on, the environment is welcoming, and you're part of something bigger than just a job.

  • Family-Owned Culture - A team-oriented environment where your voice is heard and leadership is genuinely accessible, since 1964
  • Work/Life Balance - Monday through Friday schedule with Saturdays only as needed so you can maintain a life outside of work
  • Benefits & Perks - Competitive pay, health benefits, 401K, gym membership reimbursement, and employee discounts on in-store products
  • Employee Recognition — Annual recognition awards night plus other employee appreciation events 
  • Company Events - From baseball games and ski days to golf outings and monthly breakfasts, we make it a point to celebrate and have fun together throughout the year
  • Award-Winning Workplace - Voted one of the Best Places to Work in New York by the Capital District Business Review, multiple years running

ScheduleMonday - Friday, Saturdays as needed
Pay$23 - $26/hour based on experience

Outcomes 
Successful candidates will: 

  • Operating a forklift or tractor, transport recreational vehicles on and around Alpin Haus parking lots, and occasionally to customer homes, campgrounds, or other locations 
  • Park and/or move vehicles/boats to maximize use of space and maintain lots in good order 
  • Keep parking areas clean 
  • Catalog, store, and ensure safekeeping of all keys to units 
  • Assist in preparing vehicles for maintenance; protect tires, battery, and finish against deterioration 
  • Perform light indoor and outdoor facility maintenance, such as cleaning floors and bathrooms, trash collection and disposal, snow plowing and shoveling, mowing, and painting
  • Record and report description of any external damage discovered to units
  • Conduct errand runs for dealership as required 

Qualifications 

  • High school diploma 
  • 1 year experience using a forklift or tractor to pull recreational vehicles and/or boat trailers 
  • Driver’s license, clear of major infractions, and subject to approval from the insurance company 

 Competencies 

  • Ability to follow safety instructions and promote a safe working environment  
  • Customer friendly 
  • Observant and well organized  
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment 
  • Experience in following written guidelines to perform job functions 

Physical and Environmental Conditions 

  • Talking and hearing, walking and sitting, using hands to grasp, pushing, pulling, climbing, crouching, and reaching with arms/hands, are required. 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 20 pounds frequently, to move objects. 
  • Exposure to adverse environmental conditions; work is usually performed outside in all types of weather. 

Disclaimer

  •  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 
  • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.   
  • The company reserves the right to add to/revise an employee's job duties at any time at its discretion. 
  • This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship
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