Boat Yard Crew Memeber

Red Bird Boats, LLC dba Freedom Boat Club is looking for a full-time, year-round Boat Yard Crew Member to join our team at our main shop in Lorain, Ohio.

This position is hands-on and involves working outside as part of a team to safely move, launch, haul out, store, maintain, and prepare boats for the season.

Responsibilities

• Safely move boats using powered lift trucks, forklifts, gantry cranes, and other boat-yard equipment.
• Load, unload, tie down, and secure boats, motors, and accessories.
• Move boats from trailers into the yard and position them safely for storage or maintenance.
• Operate hydraulic trailers, cranes, forklifts, lifts, and other yard equipment.
• Work as part of a team to safely and efficiently maneuver small to large boats during haul-out and launch operations.
• Assist with winterizing and commissioning boats.
• Perform general boat maintenance and repairs based on experience and skill level, including:
• Fiberglass and gel coat repair
• Detailing and cleaning
• Basic mechanical repairs and servicing
• General boat maintenance
• Perform general labor around the facility, including cleaning, organizing, landscaping, and property maintenance.
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of trucks, lifts, trailers, and other equipment when qualified.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• No prior boat-yard experience is required. The right candidate will be trained.
• Previous experience with boats, boat systems, marine equipment, heavy equipment, or mechanical work is a plus.
• Fiberglass and gel coat repair experience is a major advantage.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts, lifts, cranes, hydraulic trailers, and other equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects safely.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow directions and safety procedures.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, hands-on, and willing to learn. Experience in a boat yard is helpful, but it is not required. If you have experience with fiberglass, gel coat, mechanical work, trucks, trailers, or heavy equipment, that experience is a definite plus.

This is a full-time, year-round position with opportunities to learn multiple aspects of boat maintenance and yard operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person