Sazerac Company Overview

Start your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of heritage, Sazerac Company has been a thriving, independent, American family-owned business with operations in the USA and throughout the world. Since 2000, Sazerac has enjoyed double digit growth each year! Sazerac Company manufactures and sells some of the most highly acclaimed bourbons and whiskeys in the world, such as Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Furthermore, Sazerac owns an array of popular brands across a variety of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

Our organization is proud of its acclaimed 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” thanks to the hard work of our craftsmen for more than 200 years. Regardless of whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac offers remarkable growth opportunities with competitive salaries and benefits in an engaging, entrepreneurial industry.

Location/Company Overview

Founded on the principles of servant leadership and continuous improvement our entire plant team works diligently to achieve our goal:

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

We are in pursuit of talented people who have a strong desire to develop and sharpen technically sound manufacturing procedures while seizing the opportunity to own their career and personal development. At Northwest Ordinance Distilling we believe our people are our greatest resource. Your enthusiasm and determination combined with our passion for people will guarantee that we win as a team. This facility operates 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 some 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 carries out transport duties within the location's lot. Typical tasks may include: shuttling trailers in drive lot as needed, hauling 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 drive motor vehicle to transport trailers. Drivers should 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. Comprehend 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; comply with 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.
• Execute 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

MUST

• Capability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Good physical health. For example; capable of working on your feet, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, and squatting.
• Good vision and manual dexterity.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 21 years of age
• 12 months Continuous growth in each position
• Previous experience in manufacturing, landscaping or warehouse environment
• Ability to operate Industrial equipment as required.
• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• A valid Class A CDL with HazMat Endorsement

PREFERRED

• Capable to communicate with all levels of an org
• Strong interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• A valid Class A CDL with HazMat Endorsement
• Ability to operate Industrial equipment as needed.
• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Salary info:

$23.10 - $25.10 / hr