Line Operator

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions. The company emphasizes sustainability and innovation, recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually, and fosters a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities associated with a production line, including housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair, maintenance, and minimizing downtime.
• Embrace a culture of safety.
• Manage a plastic extrusion line to ensure finished goods meet quality specifications and customer needs.
• Utilize standard operating procedures to keep the production line running within specifications.
• Lead line tooling changes, start‑ups, and shutdowns.
• Maintain a safe work environment through proper PPE use and housekeeping compliance.
• Accurately complete shift production and reporting paperwork.
• Conduct regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality.
• Assist with the preventative maintenance program.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
• Maintain and increase ability to operate various production lines through certifications.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems; perform repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Perform tooling changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Practice continuous improvement for both the line and facility housekeeping.

Requirements

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience: Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods in fluctuating temperatures, full range of body motion (twisting, bending, reaching, squatting), mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles, stand and be mobile throughout a shift, and handle/transport finished goods.

Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (e.g., forklifts) safely.
• Reading and writing proficiency.
• Self‑motivated.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans (including telemedicine, HDHP, HSA, virtual physical therapy, and employee assistance program).
• Retirement 401(k) program with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan (voluntary).
• Paid holidays and vacation days.
• Financial wellness planning, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Adoption financial reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection (100% paid by ADS).
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Hourly range: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour. Individual pay may vary based on work location, shift, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

This position requires flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends as needed, and the ability to work varying shifts due to equipment changeovers.