Production Hauler

About the role

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. The Production Hauler is responsible for the safe handling and transfer of finished goods from the production floor to the stocking yard and will assist with on‑line and off‑line production as needed.

Responsibilities

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Assist with off‑line production and conversions as needed.
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to the Production or Yard Supervisor.
• Track quantity of units produced from the production line.
• Assist with the Preventive Maintenance program as required.
• Maintain proper knowledge of all pipe products and package requirements.
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain proper paperwork and finished‑goods movements.
• Maintain facility and yard housekeeping.
• Assist plant personnel with production as needed, including end‑of‑shift housekeeping.
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
• Assist with truck loading as needed.
• Conduct visual product quality inspections.
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES.
• Stack product according to proper procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills

• Self‑motivation
• Forklift operation
• Dependability
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Team orientation
• Basic mathematical skills
• Energetic attitude

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Repeatedly lift 75 lb to a height of 6 ft.
• Stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours per shift.
• Work in extreme temperatures (hot or cold) for extended periods.
• Use hands, arms, and legs to handle and transport finished goods.
• Full range of body motion daily, including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and mounting/dismounting industrial equipment and vehicles.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine, high‑deductible health plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, employee assistance program (EAP), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Financial: 401(k) 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 & dismemberment (AD&D), adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children, and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection (100 % paid by ADS).

Why Join ADS?

ADS offers growth opportunities through a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, fostering an inclusive and creative work culture that values diverse perspectives. The company is a major plastic recycler in North America, keeping over half a billion pounds of plastic out of landfills each year, and encourages continuous improvement and innovation.