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Coastline Port Services

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Forklift & Yard Operator

Coastline Port Services

Savannah, GA • On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Coastline Port Services is hiring a full-time Forklift & Yard Operator to join our warehouse and yard team. This is a hands-on role for someone with solid yard truck experience who is comfortable working around shipping containers, truck drivers, and warehouse operations.
The ideal candidate has experience operating a yard truck, moving dry and refrigerated shipping containers, organizing yard traffic, and staying alert in a busy warehouse/yard environment. Forklift experience is a plus, but we are open to training the right person.
This position requires someone dependable, safety-minded, and willing to work as part of a team.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Occasional overtime may be available on a case-by-case basis.
Pay:
Starting at $20–$21/hour, depending on experience.
Start Date:
Monday, July 6.
Location:
This position will primarily report to one warehouse location, but the employee may occasionally be asked to work at another Coastline location as needed.
What You’ll Do:
  • Operate a yard truck to move and stage shipping containers, including reefers and dry boxes.
  • Help manage yard flow, container placement, and trailer movement.
  • Communicate with truck drivers and warehouse staff to keep operations moving safely and efficiently.
  • Perform safety checks on yard equipment, containers, chassis, and related equipment.
  • Complete required paperwork, including safety check forms, driver paperwork, and related documentation.
  • Assist with loading, unloading, and moving product as needed.
  • Operate a forklift as needed; forklift experience is preferred, but training may be provided.
  • Help with basic equipment checks, reporting maintenance issues, and keeping work areas clean and organized.
  • Work outdoors and indoors throughout the shift in varying weather conditions.
  • Follow company safety procedures and yard/warehouse protocols.

What We’re Looking For:
  • At least 1 year of yard truck experience required.
  • Experience working around shipping containers preferred.
  • Experience with refrigerated containers/reefers preferred.
  • Forklift experience preferred, but not required.
  • CDL is not required, but is a bonus.
  • Warehouse, shipping, logistics, port, or 3PL experience is a bonus.
  • Must be dependable, attentive, and able to follow directions.
  • Must be a good communicator and willing to work with a team.
  • Must be comfortable standing, walking, climbing in and out of equipment, and staying alert for most of the shift.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs when needed.
  • Must be comfortable working in an active yard environment around trucks, containers, forklifts, and warehouse traffic.

Requirements Before Hire:
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must pass a drug test.
  • References are required.
  • A practical yard truck test will be required during the interview process.

Benefits:
  • Vacation time available.
  • Sick time available.
  • Occasional overtime opportunities.
  • Bonus opportunities available.
  • Small team environment with steady, hands-on work.

If you have strong yard truck experience, know how to safely work around shipping containers, and want to be part of a growing Savannah warehouse team, we’d like to hear from you.