The Plant Manager is responsible for overall plant operations. The Plant Manager has direct responsibility of the facility’s safety, quality, service, productivity, administrative and financial performance. The Plant Manager is also responsible for employee development, staffing, project management and annual operating budget preparation and recommendations.
The Plant Manager is the main point of contact between the company’s corporate office and the respective manufacturing location. The Plant Manager is responsible for developing the culture of the facility and successfully leading the operation by practicing ADS Core Values. This position provides leadership for the facility and sets goals and executes strategies to meet corporate and regional business objectives.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure a safe work environment for all employees and maintain a safe working record. Administer proper safety practices and procedures
- Oversee manufacturing operations. Meet or exceed quality, productivity and maintenance expectations
- Ensure excellent customer service through professional fleet operation, customer relations and proper inventory
- Manage proper staffing levels and facilitate employee training, development and career progression
- Prepare annual operating budgets for plant operations. Meet or exceed budget requirements
- Ensure proper management of all raw materials, finished goods and equipment inventories
- Facilitate various operational programs and ensure plant compliance
- Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial reports
- Ensure proper management of operating supply purchases via the internal purchase order system or company credit card.
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
- Maintain and build job skills through company and outside training programs
- Promote a positive and transparent work environment
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Excellent leadership skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Educational Requirements:
- 4 year Business or Technical degree preferred
Preferred Experience:
- 3-5 years progressive responsibility within the ADS, Inc organization
- Similar job experience
Physical Requirements:
- Employee will be lifting heavy objects and must have the ability to lift 25 pounds
The Production Hauler is responsible for the safe handling and transfer of finished goods from the production floor to the stocking yard. The Production Hauler also will assist with on-line and off-line production as needed. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Production Hauler reports directly to the Production Supervisor or Yard Supervisor.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- 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 Production or Yard Supervisor
- Track quantity of units produced from the production line
- Assist with 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:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivation
- Forklift
- Dependability
- Written and verbal skills
- Team oriented
- Basic Mathematical skills
- Energetic
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 75 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 and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
- 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
- The employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
- 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
A Line Operator is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a production line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Ability to work varying shifts is also required due to equipment changeovers.
This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. At ADS we offer both 8 & 12-hour shifts and next day start options available!
Joining our team has great benefits, here’s just a few for our 12-hour shift opportunities:
Work-life balance, with more days off per month you’ll enjoy time away from work. You can plan your life around predictable schedules and extra days off for personal interests, hobbies, and wellness activities.
Increased pay as our 12-hour shift will increase take-home pay because you’ll earn at least 8 hours of OT each pay period.
Personal Savings as our 12-hour shift employees will have fewer workdays per week which mean fewer hours commuting and lower expenses related to getting to and from work. At ADS this equals six less trips to work per month.
Whether you want an 8 or 12-hour shift, we have it all available!
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embraces a culture of safety
- Manages a plastic extrusion line to ensure finished goods meet quality specifications that meet customer needs
- Utilizes standard operating procedures to ensure the production line is running with specifications
- Leads with line tooling changes, start-ups and shutdowns
- Maintains a safe work environment through practicing proper PPE and housekeeping compliance.
- Accurately completes shift production and reporting paperwork.
- Conducts regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality
- Assist with Preventative Maintenance program
- Meets or exceeds standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
- Maintains and increases ability to operate various production lines through certifications
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required.
- Perform tooling changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner
- Reading and Writing skills
- Self-motivated
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to stand and be mobile throughout a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- And much more
A Plastic Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the packaging, labeling and visual quality inspection of all products produced on their respective production line. A Plastic Manufacturing Technician is also required to assist Line Operators with line start-ups, shutdowns and tooling changeovers. Partners closely with the Line Operator to meet established production goals.
This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. At ADS we offer 8hr hour shifts and next day start options available!
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embrace a culture of safety
- Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
- Track quantity of units produced from the production line to ensure efficiency
- Utilize standard operating procedures to package pipe to be delivered to customers
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- Assist with line tooling changes, start-ups, shutdowns and down-stream equipment set-up
- Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
- Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping
- Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
- Energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Dependability
- Ability to learn new skills
- Team oriented
- Basic Mathematical skills
Preferred Experience:
- Previous industrial or manufacturing experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to stand and be mobile throughout an 8-12-hour shift.
- Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- $175.00 Boot Reimbursement
- And much more
*Please note: in office required for this role
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this enterprise leader will be responsible for leading our talent planning, succession and pipeline management, learning and development, and talent acquisition functions, strategies, and teams. Simply put, lead the design and delivery of our people programs to acquire and grow top talent to support our growing business. We value grit at ADS. So this leader will be a hands-on business operator to continually and actively collaborate as a member of the executive and human resources leadership teams to translate our business priorities into simple, actionable and accountable talent programs and tactics. A unique and direct opportunity to innovate, lead, and impact the trajectory of our growing and market leading company.
Key Responsibilities
Thoroughly understand the business strategy, objectives, and culture to partner effectively with leaders throughout the organization and translate them into strategies, plans, and tactics in the following areas:
- Talent Planning
- Govern and manage the talent planning & review process and cadence throughout the company
- Facilitate the preparation and execution of the executive level talent planning meetings
- Partner with HR Business Partners in preparation and execution of functional talent planning meetings
- Aggregate, analyze, and develop action plans
- Learning & Development
- Champion the execution of the current management/leadership training and development programs
- Partner with the Manager, L&D to evaluate, plan, and execute new mgt/leadership programs
- Manage the use of assessment, coaching, and targeted development programs
- Serve as a conduit to a network of technical and operational training leaders throughout the company
- Oversee the performance management processes
- Succession and Pipeline Management
- Govern and manage the processes to identify high potential talent
- Develop clear plans and experiences to facilitate targeted development
- Oversee the development and execution of programs to establish a pipeline of talent for critical and high-volume roles (including college relations, internships, etc)
- Create, analyze, and maintain succession plans for management and executive roles
- Talent Acquisition
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- Manage the team of internal and external recruiters to source and select top talent
- Develop and implement effective strategies to attract top and diverse talent
- Optimize and standardize sourcing and selection processes and tools for quality and efficiency
- Utilize data and analytics to track hiring processes, metrics, and results
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Management or related field or equivalent experience
- 12+ years of management of in talent management and/or acquisition activities, preferably in an industrial-oriented company
- Demonstrated leadership and people management experience
- Strong business acumen and orientation
- Critical and analytical thinker
- Process oriented to build scale and consistency, including use of technology
- Exceptional operating and execution skills and discipline
- Demonstrated capability to understand and translate complex topics into simple, relevant, and accountable programs and actions
- Comfortable coaching leaders and partners regarding all aspects of talent management and acquisition
- Excellent team orientation and partnering skills across functions
- Must be able to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment
- Seeks feedback to drive continuous improvement
A Yard Loader is responsible for safely and accurately loading and unloading all deliveries made and received by ADS. A Yard Loader must demonstrate safe and proper vehicle operation at all times. This position also interacts with company and non-company drivers as well as will-call customers and should display excellent customer service skills. 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:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embrace a culture of safety. We expect our people to communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries immediately
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- 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
- Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
- Practice continuous improvement with regard to process and facility housekeeping
- Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs
- Other duties as assigned
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- 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
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
- Previous warehouse, industrial or manufacturing experience
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- $170 Boot Reimbursement
- And much more
Summary:
Performs the preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Priorities of the Maintenance Technician include the execution of PM schedules, repair of any equipment that is needed to maintain maximum production rates and maintenance of an adequate spare parts inventory. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required and fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance.
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 3rd (M-F 12:00am - 4:30am)
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and their controls (extruders, corrugators, extrusion die, DC /AC motor & drives, downstream equipment, chillers & etc.…).
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
- Contact, specify, and order replacement parts & control components from supplier as needed.
- Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance.
- 1st responder to troubleshooting machine problems, contact Electrical Engineering if additional support is needed.
- Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
- Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety.
- Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Experience using Electrical Test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger & etc.…
- Understanding basic machine function and Sequence of Operations of production machinery.
- Experienced in reading Electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings.
- Knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79 codes.
- Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures.
- Arc Flash and PPE Requirements
- Strong industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting
- Strong leadership ability with time management and task prioritization skills
- Strong in electrical formulas and mechanical math.
- Knowledge of 3 Phase Industrial wiring and power distribution
- AC & DC Drive / Motor PMs, wiring, programming & troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking.
- Motion Training with Servo Drives and Motors.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate to other plant personnel as well as company resources and vendors
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
- Experience in Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- And much more
A Line Operator is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a production line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Ability to work varying shifts is also required due to equipment changeovers.
This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. At ADS we offer both 8 & 12-hour shifts and next day start options available!
Joining our team has great benefits, here’s just a few for our 12-hour shift opportunities:
Work-life balance, with more days off per month you’ll enjoy time away from work. You can plan your life around predictable schedules and extra days off for personal interests, hobbies, and wellness activities.
Increased pay as our 12-hour shift will increase take-home pay because you’ll earn at least 8 hours of OT each pay period.
Personal Savings as our 12-hour shift employees will have fewer workdays per week which mean fewer hours commuting and lower expenses related to getting to and from work. At ADS this equals six less trips to work per month.
Whether you want an 8 or 12-hour shift, we have it all available!
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embraces a culture of safety
- Manages a plastic extrusion line to ensure finished goods meet quality specifications that meet customer needs
- Utilizes standard operating procedures to ensure the production line is running with specifications
- Leads with line tooling changes, start-ups and shutdowns
- Maintains a safe work environment through practicing proper PPE and housekeeping compliance.
- Accurately completes shift production and reporting paperwork.
- Conducts regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality
- Assist with Preventative Maintenance program
- Meets or exceeds standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
- Maintains and increases ability to operate various production lines through certifications
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required.
- Perform tooling changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner
- Reading and Writing skills
- Self-motivated
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to stand and be mobile throughout a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- $170 Boot Reimbursement
- And much more
Responsibilities
- Promote and service ADS products throughout the assigned territory
- Increase product approvals and acceptance of ADS products with the engineering community, regulators, contractors, and owners
- Provide training, education, and technical support
- Generate specified projects, conversions, and approvals to facilitate an increase in the specification database (Salesforce) and sales revenue of all assigned ADS Products
- Daily in-person calls on design firms and regulators/agencies to generate new projects, conversions, and gain approvals as necessary. Presentations and training meetings are key aspects of activity.
- Daily engagement with Salesforce (CRM) database which includes managing projects, coordinating internal engineering support activities, and sales call planning.
- Product Application Knowledge
- Must maintain a complete understanding and application knowledge of all ADS stormwater product lines, specially related to solution categories of stormwater capture, conveyance, storage and treatment.
- Responsible for occasionally being on construction sites for observation and training or arranging for trained alternative ADS personnel to attend specific product installations when conditions warrant.
- Work in concert with the sales and sales management team to protect and secure projects.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key engineers and regulators in assigned territory. Join and attend functions of the key industry organizations in the region, e.g. ASCE, ICSC, APWA, TSPE, etc.
Requirements & Desired Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or similar engineering field required
- PE in Civil Engineer highly desired
- Must be a self-starter, work independently, and trustworthy
- Bilingual in English/Spanish desired
A Yard Loader is responsible for safely and accurately loading and unloading all deliveries made and received by ADS. A Yard Loader must demonstrate safe and proper vehicle operation at all times. This position also interacts with company and non-company drivers as well as will-call customers and should display excellent customer service skills. 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:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embrace a culture of safety. We expect our people to communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries immediately
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- 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
- Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
- Practice continuous improvement with regard to process and facility housekeeping
- Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs
- Other duties as assigned
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- 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
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
- Previous warehouse, industrial or manufacturing experience
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- And much more
A Production Associate / Plastic Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the packaging, labeling and visual quality inspection of all products produced on their respective production line. A Plastic Manufacturing Technician is also required to assist Line Operators with line start-ups, shutdowns and tooling changeovers. Partners closely with the Line Operator to meet established production goals.
This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. At ADS we offer 8 hour shifts and next day start options!
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embrace a culture of safety
- Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
- Track quantity of units produced from the production line to ensure efficiency
- Utilize standard operating procedures to package pipe to be delivered to customers
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- Assist with line tooling changes, start-ups, shutdowns and down-stream equipment set-up
- Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
- Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping
- Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
- Energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Dependability
- Ability to learn new skills
- Team oriented
- Basic Mathematical skills
Preferred Experience:
- Previous industrial or manufacturing experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to stand and be mobile throughout an entire shift.
- Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- And much more
Hourly Range:
$17.00 - $23.50
Individual pay may vary and is determined by work location, shift, and factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ADS offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and competitive medical and retirement benefit programs. Your recruiter can share more specific information on the role and location of which you apply.
A Line Operator is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a production line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Ability to work varying shifts is also required due to equipment changeovers.
This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. At ADS we offer both 8 & 12-hour shifts and next day start options available!
Joining our team has great benefits, here’s just a few for our 12-hour shift opportunities:
Work-life balance, with more days off per month you’ll enjoy time away from work. You can plan your life around predictable schedules and extra days off for personal interests, hobbies, and wellness activities.
Increased pay as our 12-hour shift will increase take-home pay because you’ll earn at least 8 hours of OT each pay period.
Personal Savings as our 12-hour shift employees will have fewer workdays per week which mean fewer hours commuting and lower expenses related to getting to and from work. At ADS this equals six less trips to work per month.
Whether you want an 8 or 12-hour shift, we have it all available!
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embraces a culture of safety
- Manages a plastic extrusion line to ensure finished goods meet quality specifications that meet customer needs
- Utilizes standard operating procedures to ensure the production line is running with specifications
- Leads with line tooling changes, start-ups and shutdowns
- Maintains a safe work environment through practicing proper PPE and housekeeping compliance.
- Accurately completes shift production and reporting paperwork.
- Conducts regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality
- Assist with Preventative Maintenance program
- Meets or exceeds standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
- Maintains and increases ability to operate various production lines through certifications
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required.
- Perform tooling changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner
- Reading and Writing skills
- Self-motivated
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to stand and be mobile throughout a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- And much more
A Line Operator is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a production line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Ability to work varying shifts is also required due to equipment changeovers.
This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required.
Joining our team has great benefits, here’s just a few for our 12-hour shift opportunities:
Work-life balance, with more days off per month you’ll enjoy time away from work. You can plan your life around predictable schedules and extra days off for personal interests, hobbies, and wellness activities.
Increased pay as our 12-hour shift will increase take-home pay because you’ll earn at least 8 hours of OT each pay period.
Personal Savings as our 12-hour shift employees will have fewer workdays per week which mean fewer hours commuting and lower expenses related to getting to and from work. At ADS this equals six less trips to work per month.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embraces a culture of safety
- Manages a plastic extrusion line to ensure finished goods meet quality specifications that meet customer needs
- Utilizes standard operating procedures to ensure the production line is running with specifications
- Leads with line tooling changes, start-ups and shutdowns
- Maintains a safe work environment through practicing proper PPE and housekeeping compliance.
- Accurately completes shift production and reporting paperwork.
- Conducts regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality
- Assist with Preventative Maintenance program
- Meets or exceeds standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
- Maintains and increases ability to operate various production lines through certifications
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required.
- Perform tooling changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner
- Reading and Writing skills
- Self-motivated
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to stand and be mobile throughout a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- And much more
A Plastic Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the packaging, labeling and visual quality inspection of all products produced on their respective production line. A Plastic Manufacturing Technician is also required to assist Line Operators with line start-ups, shutdowns and tooling changeovers. Partners closely with the Line Operator to meet established production goals.
This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embrace a culture of safety
- Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
- Track quantity of units produced from the production line to ensure efficiency
- Utilize standard operating procedures to package pipe to be delivered to customers
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- Assist with line tooling changes, start-ups, shutdowns and down-stream equipment set-up
- Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
- Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping
- Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
- Energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Dependability
- Ability to learn new skills
- Team oriented
- Basic Mathematical skills
Preferred Experience:
- Previous industrial or manufacturing experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to stand and be mobile throughout an 8-12-hour shift.
- Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- And much more
A Yard Loader is responsible for safely and accurately loading and unloading all deliveries made and received by ADS. A Yard Loader must demonstrate safe and proper vehicle operation at all times. This position also interacts with company and non-company drivers as well as will-call customers and should display excellent customer service skills. 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:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embrace a culture of safety. We expect our people to communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries immediately
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- 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
- Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
- Practice continuous improvement with regard to process and facility housekeeping
- Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs
- Other duties as assigned
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- 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
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
- Previous warehouse, industrial or manufacturing experience
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- And much more
Hourly Range:
$19.50 - $28.50
Individual pay may vary and is determined by work location, shift, and factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ADS offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and competitive medical and retirement benefit programs. Your recruiter can share more specific information on the role and location of which you apply.
Many organizations fill job postings and communications with buzz words about changing and “re-inventing” themselves. At ADS, we are living it…every day. With over 55 years leading the water management industry, we are in the midst of an organization wide transformation, and we are doing it from a position of strength.
Our reinvention is a "once in a career" type of opportunity. It requires leadership and leadership requires dynamic thought partnership. Our HR Team is re-positioning ourselves to be just that, dynamic thought leaders and partners. While we have a lot of amazing members already on our team, a newly created role is giving us the opportunity to hire another superstar.
Responsibilities
Now that you know more about us, here is a little more about you, the perfect candidate:
You are intellectually curious -
- You love asking questions and figuring out why and how things work
- You live outside of the box and thrive in ambiguity, but strive to bring order to chaos through implementing process
You think like a businessperson first and HR person second -
- HR for HR’s sake has no place here
- Data and metrics are important and will be a key component to solving our problems and defining success
You have passion -
- What we are leading is hard work, you wake up every day excited to lead change
- You are not an order taker; you are a thought leader and have a point of view but understand the importance of getting on board when a decision is made.
- You care enough about where you work to resist passing trash on the floor without picking it up
You would be fun to go on a road trip with -
- Your personality builds trust and people want to work with you
- You don’t take life too seriously and have a sense of humor, but know when it is time to “Turn it on”
You are a self-starter -
- You don’t wait to be told what to do, conversely, you find yourself being told to rein it in from time to time
- You are excited about the highly visible work you are going to be able to do here, but don’t need to be given the playbook to get it done
You have the experience and wisdom that typically comes with a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of HR work.
If you feel perfect for the role and don’t have all of that, don’t sweat it, we’d still love to hear from you.
All about the job
Perhaps you noticed that we are leading a transformation that requires thought leadership. That’s the headline, here are some details.
- You will partner with members of the Executive team to lead HR for areas within our Supply Chain organization. These teams are data driven and leading significant change in their org structures & how they do business. They need a thought partner to dig in and understand how the operation works to help them lead the right change.
- We don’t have all of the right people in the right place at the right time. We need you to lead talent planning with an eye toward improved succession readiness. Don’t go through the motions in annual events, make this stuff live and breathe. We want to aggressively grow our business and need the right people to do so. Sometimes this means we develop internally, sometimes it means we hire from the outside. You’ll help make the call and make it happen.
- We have an organization design today….is it right, could it be better? You’ll help us figure that out and make any necessary changes.
- We have gone through a ton of change in our service delivery from our HR Centers of Excellence. We are going to go through more. We need help ensuring the changes meet our business needs and are rolled out with rigor.
- You will help develop our leaders to make a great work environment and deliver results. You will help employees be successful. That isn’t meant as all sunshine and unicorns, sometimes that means carrying and reinforcing tough messages.
- While we would love for all employees and leaders to make good choices and decisions every day, we live in the real world. Stuff happens and has to be dealt with. You will investigate issues, get to the root cause and drive solutions, not be the judge and jury.
- You will lead a team of primarily field based HR Business Partners providing coaching and mentorship to help them support their business units and grow their careers.
If you read all of the above and thought, “I could do that job,” please move on to the next job posting. If you read the above and thought, “That is me, I’m the perfect thought partner,” then we’d love to hear from you!
A Plastic Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the packaging, labeling and visual quality inspection of all products produced on their respective production line. A Plastic Manufacturing Technician is also required to assist Line Operators with line start-ups, shutdowns and tooling changeovers. Partners closely with the Line Operator to meet established production goals.
This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. At ADS we offer both 8 & 12-hour shifts and next day start options available!
Joining our team has great benefits, here’s just a few for our 12-hour shift opportunities:
Work-life balance, with more days off per month you’ll enjoy time away from work. You can plan your life around predictable schedules and extra days off for personal interests, hobbies, and wellness activities.
Increased pay as our 12-hour shift will increase take-home pay because you’ll earn at least 8 hours of OT each pay period.
Personal Savings as our 12-hour shift employees will have fewer workdays per week which mean fewer hours commuting and lower expenses related to getting to and from work. At ADS this equals six less trips to work per month.
Whether you want an 8 or 12-hour shift, we have it all available!
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Embrace a culture of safety
- Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
- Track quantity of units produced from the production line to ensure efficiency
- Utilize standard operating procedures to package pipe to be delivered to customers
- Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
- Assist with line tooling changes, start-ups, shutdowns and down-stream equipment set-up
- Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
- Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping
- Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
- Energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Dependability
- Ability to learn new skills
- Team oriented
- Basic Mathematical skills
Preferred Experience:
- Previous industrial or manufacturing experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to stand and be mobile throughout an 8-12-hour shift.
- Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- And much more
The Production Hauler is responsible for the safe handling and transfer of finished goods from the production floor to the stocking yard. The Production Hauler also will assist with on-line and off-line production as needed. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Production Hauler reports directly to the Production Supervisor or Yard Supervisor.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- 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 Production or Yard Supervisor
- Track quantity of units produced from the production line
- Assist with 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:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivation
- Forklift
- Dependability
- Written and verbal skills
- Team oriented
- Basic Mathematical skills
- Energetic
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 75 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 and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
- 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
- The employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
- 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
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
- And much more
Sign On Bonus:
- $1,000.00 paid in full after 90 days!
Summary:
Performs task as required within the machine tool operation for the purpose of servicing, repairing,
and/or rebuilding production machinery and tooling.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Possesses the willingness to learn and perform an array of different tasks within the machine tool
operation to help complete projects on time.
o Work alongside experienced machine repair specialist learning the equipment and craft.
o Clean and prep equipment for repair/rebuild and prepare and clean parts/equipment for paint.
o Perform task and errands as needed to keep projects on time.
o Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES.
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
o A mechanical understanding on how
things work and are put together.
o Familiarity of measuring devices.
o Strong systematic problem-solving skills.
o Understand purpose and proper use of
small hand and power tools.
o Experience working in a manufacturing
environment.
o Excellent interpersonal skills.
o Excellent organizational and time management
skills.
o Self-motivated to bring projects in on-time and
within budget.
Educational Requirements:
o High School or Vocational School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
o Able to use measuring devices.
o Welding experience.
o Simple electrical circuit.
o Experience operating forklifts and cranes.
o Experience or knowledge of quality
procedures, tools and documents.
Physical Requirements:
o Lift and move items weighing 75 pounds
or more at times
o Perform work, for extended periods of time
in extreme hot or cold work environments
o Specific shifts may require standing or
being mobile for minimum of 8 hou
Summary:
Performs maintenance services in two or more skill areas including welding/fabrication, plumbing,
machine assembly, machining, control wiring, and painting for the purpose of servicing, repairing, and/or
rebuilding production machinery and tooling.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Possesses and applies an advanced knowledge of the machinery repair trade.
• Provides technical support on machinery and tooling repair projects following engineering
drawings and OEM manuals.
• Completes all job tasks in accordance with established company safety policy and governmental
codes and procedures as defined by NEC, OSHA, JIC, etc.
• Inspects and quality checks components from outside vendors as well as internal work to ensure
conformance to engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Makes decisions based on knowledge and experience in determining the best method for
completing job tasks.
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES.
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
o Ability to plan, lay-out, and build
assemblies from engineering
specifications, drawings, and sketches
using a high degree of precision.
o Able to properly interpret precision
measurement devices such as OD and
ID micrometers, depth micrometers, dial
calipers, and scales.
o Joins surfaces, fabricates or repairs
metal parts applying the proper method
and technique for the specific materials,
such as arc, MIG, or TIG welding,
brazing, or silver soldering.
o Installs, tests, and repairs basic electrical
circuits and equipment.
o Ability to troubleshoot and correct
mechanical and electrical equipment
malfunctions.
o Basic industrial mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, and pneumatic skills.
o Strong systematic problem-solving skills.
o Ability to use fabrication equipment such as
forming rolls, iron worker, metal shear, brake.
o Capable of precision alignment of machinery to
insure proper operation.
o High level of technical understanding of
manufacturing methods and procedures.
o Ability to read and understand equipment
drawing packages.
o Understand purpose and proper use of small
hand and power tools.
o Familiarity and ability to comply with all
applicable rules, regulations, best practices, and
performance standards.
o Experience working in a manufacturing
environment.
o Excellent interpersonal skills.
o Excellent organizational and time management
skills.
o Self-motivated to bring projects in on-time and
within budget.
Educational Requirements:
o High School or Vocational School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
o 5 or more years of experience in an
industrial machine repair field
o Welding knowledge and experience
o Machine shop equipment and machining
knowledge
o Experience operating forklifts and cranes to
move heavy equipment
o Experience and knowledge of quality
procedures and tools to check and
document parts and equipment
Physical Requirements:
o Lift and move items weighing 75 pounds
or more at times
o Perform work, for extended periods of time
in extreme hot or cold work environments
o Specific shifts may require standing or
being mobile for minimum of 8 hours
Other Requirements:
o 0% - 5% travel is typical
o Able to work on equipment in Manufacturing Environmen
