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:

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).