Sort Line
About the role
Overview 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
The Sort Line Operator is responsible for manually sorting recycled plastics to ensure that the correct material is sent to the grinders for processing. The Sort Line Operator is the first step in the quality assurance process of the plastic reprocessing operation. Sort Line Operators receive direction throughout their work shift from the Grind Line Supervisor. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Sort Line Operator reports directly to the Grind Line Supervisor.
- Manually remove material that should not enter the grinders and the next steps of the recycling process.
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Supervisor
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Maintain facility housekeeping
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivation
- Energetic
- Dependability
- Ability to learn new skills
- Team oriented
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements
- The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds to a height of 6 feet
- The employee will be working specified shifts and moving around at all times, which will require the ability to stand