Material Handler

Responsibilities

• Maintain raw material for each line and ensure proper machines and parts are operating correctly.
• Moving and packaging palletized loads to the yard.
• Flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required.
• Reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.
• Includes: Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
  Fill out skid labels properly and place on the proper skids.
  Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to the Plant Manager
  Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
  Provide excellent customer service; meet or exceed expectations daily
  Palletizing using the shrink wrap machine.
  Has the ability to operate mixer, loader and pump controls.
  Responsible for keeping all machinery loaded with the proper material
  Can perform routine maintenance on mixers, loaders and pumps.
  Knows all material recipes and the proper machines and parts they are used on.
  Has the ability to identify the many different types of materials.
  Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES

Job Skills

• Class A CDL
• Self-motivation
• Certified forklift operator
• Dependability
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Team oriented
• Written and verbal skills
• Energetic
• Basic Mathematical skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move heavy items, requiring the ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
• Work specified shifts and moving around at all times, requiring the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
• Facilities can be extremely hot or cold at times, requiring the ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
• Handle materials daily, requiring the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
• Requires full range of body motion on a daily basis including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

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, an 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.

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. 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: 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.

Additional Information

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.