3rd Shift Yard Loader

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Embrace a culture of safety. Communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries immediately.
• Maintain a safe working environment, including consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment.
• Safely operate a forklift and conduct preventative maintenance on forklifts and other machines in the plant.
• Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods.
• Promote good customer service skills when loading and unloading deliveries while minimizing errors.
• Ensure proper product rotation and tracking of inventory levels.
• Learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements.
• Practice continuous improvement with regard to process and facility housekeeping.
• Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Loaders report directly to the Yard Supervisor and/or Yard Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently.
• Energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic inventory management skills.
• Forklift operation.
• Dependability.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Team-oriented.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing experience (preferred).

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care).
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Programs.
• Profit Sharing Plan (401k).
• Paid Holidays/Vacation Days, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty, Military Leave.

Additional company benefits:

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), adoption financial reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

100% paid by ADS where noted.

Why Join ADS?

• Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.
• Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance.
• Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.