Downstream Technician

Responsibilities

• Packaging, labeling, and conducting final visual inspections of all products produced on the production line.
• Assisting Line Operators with line start-ups, shutdowns, and tooling changeovers.
• Partners closely with the Line Operator to meet established production goals.
• Maintain a safe working environment by consistently using Personal Protection Equipment.
• Utilize standard operating procedures to package pipe for delivery to customers.
• Track quantity of units produced from the production line to ensure efficiency.
• Absorb physical labor for extended periods in fluctuating temperatures.
• Work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required.

Job Skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and able to learn new skills.
• Team-oriented and able to practice continuous improvement.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
• Full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to stand and be mobile throughout an 8-12-hour shift.
• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits program including:
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Retirement 401k program with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• 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) insurance.
• Adoption financial reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children).
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

Company Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical, prescription drug plans, telemedicine, dental, and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, EAP, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, ESPP, financial wellness planning, paid parental leave, FSA for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, adoption financial reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

About the Role

At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. We are one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and able to learn new skills.
• Team-oriented and able to practice continuous improvement.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits program including:
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Retirement 401k program with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• 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) insurance.
• Adoption financial reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children).
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

Why Join ADS?

• Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: 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. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.
• Innovative & Sustainability Focused: ADS 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.

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.