Yard Loader

About the role

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. 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 with 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
• Previous warehouse, industrial, or manufacturing experience (preferred)

Skills

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

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 and Vacation Days
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty and Military Leave
• Health & Welfare Benefits:
  • Medical and prescription drug plans
  • Telemedicine (with medical plan)
  • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 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 and AD&D*
  • Adoption financial reimbursement*
  • Tuition reimbursement*
  • Voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children)
  • Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection
• 100% paid by ADS for certain benefits (as noted)

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.