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FORTS Logistics Technician
FORTS LOGISTICS
Logistics Specialist (Entry-Level)
Coconut Creek, FL | Full-Time, Non-Exempt | On-Site
Location: 5225 Johnson Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Schedule: Full-time, Mon–Fri, with weekend, after-hours, and on-call availability for deployments
Pay: $45,000/yr during a 6-month introductory period, then $50,000/yr. Non-exempt; overtime paid at 1.5× regular rate per the FLSA
Travel: Domestic and occasional international travel; deliveries 7–10 days at a time and disaster-response deployments 30–45 days at a time, often on short notice
About the Role
FORTS Logistics, a Coconut Creek–based leader in disaster logistics, supports federal, state, local, and international customers by rapidly delivering critical equipment for any event or disaster. The Logistics Specialist is an entry-level, on-site role responsible for the maintenance, preparation, inventory, and deployment of FORTS equipment and products in support of field operations, training, and customer deliveries.
Essential Functions
The following functions are essential under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on FORTS equipment and products.
- Prepare, stage, load, and deliver equipment to domestic and, when assigned, international customers.
- Conduct outdoor installations, modifications, and on-site repairs in the field.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, UTVs, and similar equipment in accordance with OSHA training requirements (29 CFR 1910.178).
- Load and secure equipment — including forklifts, UTVs, C-FORTS units, and palletized cargo — for road, sea, rail, or air shipment.
- Maintain accurate inventory, maintenance, and shipping records, and complete pre-deployment inspections.
- Serve as an on-shift safety observer; identify, report, and help mitigate hazards.
- Collaborate with FORTS staff, vendors, and customers; attend daily and weekly meetings.
- Travel domestically and internationally on short notice for deliveries and disaster response.
- Perform other related duties as assigned. This list is not exhaustive and may change with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; at least 18 years of age.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without sponsorship. Employment is contingent on Form I-9 verification and, where applicable, E-Verify confirmation under federal law and Fla. Stat. § 448.095.
- Valid Florida REAL ID Class E (or higher) driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Valid U.S. passport, or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficient to safely follow equipment, safety, and shipping instructions (job-related safety necessity).
- Successful completion of a post-offer background check and drug screening, conducted under the FCRA and Florida law. Results are evaluated individually; a prior conviction is not an automatic disqualifier.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree (or progress toward one) in logistics, supply chain, operations, or emergency management.
- One or more years of experience in logistics, warehouse, field operations, maintenance, military logistics, or construction.
- OSHA forklift certification, OSHA 10/30, FEMA IS-100/200/700/800, TWIC, or HAZMAT awareness training.
- Mechanical, electrical, or generator-maintenance aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
With or without reasonable accommodation, this position requires the ability to:
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 75 lbs with assistance.
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach overhead, and climb ladders and stairs for extended periods.
- Sit and drive for extended periods during deliveries and deployments.
- Work in warehouse, outdoor yard, and field environments with exposure to heat, humidity, rain, wind, occasional cold, noise, and uneven terrain.
- Wear required PPE (safety footwear, eye and hearing protection, gloves, high-visibility apparel) in accordance with OSHA standards.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance; paid time off and holidays; Florida workers’ compensation and reemployment coverage. Eligibility and plan details are governed by the official plan documents.
Equal Opportunity & Compliance
FORTS Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 ), disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship (where authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other status protected by federal, Florida, Broward County, or City of Coconut Creek law.
Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with the ADA, ADAAA, Title VII, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and the Florida Civil Rights Act. To request accommodation, contact us at the email below.
Employment is at-will. Background checks and drug screening are conducted in compliance with the FCRA and the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Program (§§ 440.101–440.102, Fla. Stat.). FORTS Logistics participates in E-Verify as required by Fla. Stat. § 448.095 and does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Nothing in this post constitutes a contract of employment.
How to Apply
Email a current résumé and brief cover note to:
Contact: Ruben D. Almaguer, CEO or Randolf Guart
Email: randolf@fortslogistics.com
Subject: Application – Logistics Specialist (Coconut Creek)
FORTS Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000