Employment Opportunities

Since 1903, Adams Transfer & Storage has focused equally on its customers and on its people, recognizing that both are interdependent. When you work for Adams, you join a company that respects individuals, fosters empowerment, supports teamwork and acts with integrity as the basis of ensuring that our customers receive a quality service experience. We provide specific job training and professional development opportunities, as well as recognize and reward achievement and performance. Adams values its employees and provides competitive compensation and benefits programs, to include medical, dental and supplemental insurance plans, a 401K Retirement Plan and paid leave benefits.

Below is a list of the opportunities currently available:

Class A CDL Driver
POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a straight line truck to transport and deliver household goods moves. May be required to unload truck. May require use of automated routing equipment. Requires Class A commercial drivers' license.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
     Collaborate with other drivers or movers as part of a driving team on some trips

      Provide directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers.
      Inventory and inspect goods to be moved, in order to determine quantities and conditions.

      Climb ladders to inspect loads after loading is complete, in order to ensure that cargo is secure.
      Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

      Perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires and installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
      Place empty carts and pallets in trailers so they will be available to facilitate placement and movement of goods.

      Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines, and manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
      Crank trailer landing gear up and down to safely secure vehicles.

      Read and interpret maps in order to determine vehicle routes.
      Remove any debris from trailers after loading is completed.

      Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes, in order to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
      Check vehicles before and after driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

      Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
      Follow appropriate safety procedures when transporting dangerous goods.

      Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
      Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

      Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
      Obtain receipts or signatures when loads are delivered.

      Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
      Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, and radiator fluid, or performing minor repairs.

      Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
      Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.

      Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
      Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, and/or covers.

      Wrap goods using pads, packing paper, and containers, and secure loads to trailer walls, using straps.

QUALIFICATIONS      High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or one to two years related
       Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

       Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
       The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

       Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
       Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

       Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
       Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

       Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
       Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

       Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
       Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

       Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Certificates & Licenses
Class A commercial driver's license. Will be required to be Allied certified upon hire.

Other Requirements
Must pass D.O.T. physical.

MOVERS & HELPERS

POSITION SUMMARY
Manually move household and office furniture, freight, or other materials or perform other general labor as directed by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Move furniture and other materials to and from storage areas, households, offices, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and containers, by hand or using proper moving equipment.
Pack containers and wrap goods using pads, packing paper, and containers, and help secure loads in trailers.
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
Sort furniture and packages before loading to ensure proper placement throughout the truck.
Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
Load and unload trucks, using dollies, winches and other moving devices.
Guide loads being lifted in order to prevent swinging.
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.

QUALIFICATIONS

Less than high school education and/or no prior experience necessary.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
The trait of being dependable, honest and credible.
Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 75 lbs. on a continuous basis. Constant walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy objects such as furniture and boxes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment is indoors and outdoors, at customer locations such as businesses and private homes. Some warehouse work may be required. Climate is dependent upon weather conditions, (heat, cold, humidity).

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