Yard Loader

About the role

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.

This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Loaders report directly to the Yard Supervisor and/or Yard Manager.

Responsibilities

• Embrace a culture of safety; communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries immediately
• Maintain a safe working environment, including consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment
• Safely operate a forklift and conduct preventative maintenance on forklifts and other machines in the plant
• Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
• Promote good customer service skills when loading and unloading deliveries while minimizing errors
• Ensure proper product rotation and tracking of inventory levels
• Learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
• Practice continuous improvement with regard to process and facility housekeeping
• Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
• Energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Basic inventory management skills
• Forklift operation
• Dependability
• Ability to learn new skills
• Team-oriented
• Basic mathematical skills

Preferred Experience

• Previous warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing experience

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Profit Sharing Plan (401k)
• Paid Holidays/Vacation Days, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty, Military Leave

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*
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs

Financial Benefits:

• Retirement 401k program 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 and dismemberment (AD&D)* (100% paid by ADS)
• 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: 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.
• 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.