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 Material Handler’s primary function is to maintain raw material for each line and ensuring that the proper machines and parts they need are operating correctly. Another responsibility of a Material Handler is moving and packaging palletized loads to the yard. . This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Material Handler reports directly to the Shift Supervisor. 2nd shift.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
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Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
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Fill out skid labels properly and place on the proper skids.
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Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to the Plant Manager
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Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
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Provide excellent customer service; meet or exceed expectations daily
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Palletizing using the shrink wrap machine.
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Has the ability to operate mixer, loader and pump controls.
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Responsible for keeping all machinery loaded with the proper material
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Can perform routine maintenance on mixers, loaders and pumps.
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Knows all material recipes and the proper machines and parts they are used on.
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Has the ability to identify the many different types of materials.
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Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
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Self-motivation
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Must be a certified forklift operator
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Dependability
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Ability to work as a member of a team
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Team oriented
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Written and verbal skills
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Energetic
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Basic Mathematical skills
Educational Requirements:
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High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
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The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
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The employee will be working specified shifts and moving around at all times, which will require the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
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Facilities can be extremely hot or cold at times, so the employee must have the ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
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The employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
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The Position 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.
EEO Statement:
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.
