Utility Driver

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschlger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We're proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of "world's most award-winning distillery" through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Company / Location Overview

Founded on the principles of servant leadership and continuous improvement our entire plant team works tirelessly to accomplish our vision :

Build the most efficient, flexible, and engaged plant and team in the Sazerac Manufacturing Network.

We are in search of talented individuals who have a strong desire to develop and hone technically sound manufacturing processes while seizing the opportunity to own their career and personal development. At Northwest Ordinance Distilling we believe our people are our greatest asset. Your drive and determination combined with our passion for people will ensure we win as a team. This facility will operate 24 / 7 and the work schedule for this position will consist of 12-hour shifts.

The Sazerac Company, established in 1850, is a leading North American spirits supplier, and owner of many of the industry's most venerable distilling companies Buffalo Trace Distillery, Barton 1792 Distillery, The Glenmore Distillery, and A. Smith Bowman Distillery. In 2014, Sazerac was awarded one of the spirits industry's highest honors Distiller of the Year by the International Wine & Spirits Competition.

Job Description / Responsibilities

The Utility Driver performs transport duties within the location's yard. Regular tasks may include : shuttling trailers in drive lot as needed, pulling preloaded trailers and replacing with empty trailers for shipping and receiving, keeping lots organized and orderly, performing maintenance and safety checks on vehicles, and filling daily move sheets for managers.

• Safely operate motor vehicle to transport trailers. Drivers will adhere to speed limits, and use safe driving practices; keep safety top of mind at all times and prevent co-workers from transporting goods unsafely. Report all safety concerns and all accidents and near misses immediately. Participate in safety inspections and accident investigations. Perform maintenance and / or inspection (brakes, lights, etc.) on vehicle.
• In a timely manner transport trailers to adhere to production and shipping schedules. Understand and work with established standards to deliver the highest and most consistent levels of excellent customer service. New products are shipped on schedule, in full and meet agreed upon quality standards
• Actively engage in keeping processes in Shipping and Receiving up to established standards. Continuously look for ways to improve overall efficiency within shuttling and transport duties; adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Improve at least one skill each year as agreed with supervisor. Deliver on performance against outcomes.
• Develop the skills needed to attain the desired career path within the organization. Individuals are responsible for identifying their own career goals and communicating same to their supervisor.
• Continually seek ways to transport trailers in an efficient manner. Continually seek ways to improve performance as measured by departmental Key Performance Indicators.
• Perform job in a responsible manner and in compliance with Company procedures and applicable rules and regulations. Record hours, ensure Department of Transportation hour limitations are not exceeded on a daily and weekly basis. Maintain licensure.
• Behave as described by our core values of Integrity and Trust, Ethics and Values, Building Team Spirit, Fairness, Caring, Results, Managing and Measuring, Action Oriented, Priority Setting and Total Quality Management. Treat all employees with respect and dignity.

Qualifications / Requirements

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Physical Requirements

Schedule : Rotating 2-2-3

Hours : 6 : 45am-7pm