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.
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
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Abide by all safe practices and procedures.
- Independently conducts quality audits
- Continuous involvement in Fabrication/Plant programs and Lean initiatives
- Extrusion welding – all fittings through 24”;
- Hot plate welding – multi-miter bends and tees
- Actively pursuing Plastic Fabricator - Advanced
- Material handling and scrap management
- Engage in cross-functional training
- Material preparation and product finishing
- Product knowledge – Plastic Fab Basic Level
- Equipment Operation – Plastic Fab Basic Level and actively conducting preventive maintenance
- Adherence to all quality standards and conducts quality audits.
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Specifications – Plastic Fab Basic Level
- Communication with the Fab Support Group
- Assists with training of Assembler position
- Understand and practice ADS Core Values
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Strong housekeeping skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Mathematics – Geometry; Drawing interpretation
- Welder repair – Basic level
- Hand and Power Tools – Plastic Fab Basic Level
- Decision making and problem solving abilities
Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
- Carpentry or trade apprenticeship or experience
- Metal fabrication or welding
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 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
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.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Fill out skid labels properly and place on the proper skids.
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to the Plant Manager
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Provide excellent customer service; meet or exceed expectations daily
- Palletizing using the shrink wrap machine.
- Has the ability to operate mixer, loader and pump controls.
- Responsible for keeping all machinery loaded with the proper material
- Can perform routine maintenance on mixers, loaders and pumps.
- Knows all material recipes and the proper machines and parts they are used on.
- Has the ability to identify the many different types of materials.
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivation
- Must be a certified forklift operator
- Dependability
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Team oriented
- Written and verbal skills
- Energetic
- Basic Mathematical skills
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
Summary:
The Manufacturing Process and Asset Specialist is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations byi helping to troubleshoot tooling equipment and process problems to increase manufacturing quality, productivity and other related operational performance measures. The manufacturing Process and Asset Specialist should be proficient with the changeover process and tooling equipment and proactively work to identify potential efficiency gains designed to improve key performance indicators and train employees to improve their skills on the process. This role will also be responsible for tracking and managing all site equipment and assets.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Track, monitor and record data around the changeover and tooling process
- Actively work to improve OEE through downtime elimination and process improvement
- Create action plans to drive improvements and fix problems based on data driven decisions and effective root cause analysis
- Coordinate tooling repairs with Maintenance and engineering as needed
- Accountable for inspecting and verifying all inbound and outbound tooling is in proper runnable condition.
- Ensure tooling is being loaded to internal specifications
- Identify and train Tooling Champions for each shift.
- Accurately track and manage all site equipment and assets through our CMMS system
- Assist in directing and supervision of the manufacturing changeover process across all lines.
- Train employees on the changeover process.
- Continually analyze changeover process for continuous improvement. Formulate actions and execute with the production team.
- Assist in changeovers (when required) in a safe and efficient manner.
- Review changeover process to ensure it is running at the documented process. Determine root cause if not running at standard and report (document) findings to management.
- May be assigned special projects or investigations as directed by management.
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Ability to multi-task with excellent time management
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong aptitude with common computer applications
- Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization
- Ability to read and understand technical information
Educational Requirements and Preferred Experience:
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates or Bachelors technical degree in a field relevant to plant operations preferred.
- 3-5 years of related work experience in manufacturing setting, plastics preferred
Physical Requirements:
- The position requires full range of body motion on a daily basis including twisting, bending and reaching
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with extreme hot and cold temperatures.
- Capable of working on your feet for an extended period of time.
- 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 Process Technician is responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations by helping to troubleshoot equipment and process problems in order to improve the safety, quality and productivity of the shift/plant. The Process Technician should be proficient with the production platforms of the operation and proactively work to increase the safe operation of equipment, the skills of manufacturing employees and improve processing techniques and productivity. The Process Technician should ensure that proper maintenance is completed by Line Operators and DST’s and assist as required. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Process Technician reports to the Production Supervisor.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Support training for all employees on the shift regarding the areas of safety and quality, as well as integral job functions
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Supervisor
- Support Production Supervisor by following and enforcing proper ADS policies and procedures
- Perform daily inspections of all equipment with an emphasis on safety, heater temps, backpressures and processing parameters
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs
- Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
- Meet ADS and AASHTO quality specifications for all products produced
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
- Expedite product changeovers in an efficient manner
- Maintain facility housekeeping
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Fully certified in applicable ADS production platforms
- Leadership skills
- Proven electrical, mechanical and process troubleshooting and repair abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills
- Decision making and problem solving abilities
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
The Production Manager is responsible for all daily activities within the plant including production functions, plant organization, housekeeping and other duties as required. The Production Manager is also involved with all plant personnel including hiring, employee development, terminations and disciplinary actions. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Production Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Maintain communication with other ADS manufacturing facilities and offices
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Plant Manager
- Scheduling of weekly production and tooling changeovers
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Maintain ADS product and resin sampling schedule
- Meet or exceed facility housekeeping expectations
- Review of inventory reports (Min/Max, Over-allocated)
- Maintain and build job skills through company and outside training programs
- Ensure that ADS and AASHTO quality specifications are met for all products produced
- Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
- Ensure Wired Plant compliance
- Traveling Tooling scheduling and management
- Troubleshoot equipment/process problems
- TIR maintenance and compliance
- Raw material inventory and management
- Ensure proper personnel administration
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
- Facilitation of personnel training and certification
- Promotes a positive and transparent work environment
- Ensure proper management of operating supply purchases via the internal purchase order system or company credit card
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Leadership skills
- Mathematical skills
- Inventory Management
- Intermediate computer skills
- Familiarity with BOM products
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Complete knowledge of all ADS products
- Operating system knowledge including, Inventory and Production functions
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Proficient ADS production equipment knowledge
Educational Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Vocational or college degree preferred
Preferred Experience:
- Supervisory training or related experience
- Basic industrial maintenance/mechanical training 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 for a specified amount of time 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 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
- 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
The Grind Line Operator is responsible for transporting recycled plastics to the beginning of the reprocessing line using a forklift. The Grind Line Operator is also responsible for filling boxes and transporting processed material for storage and distribution. Grind Line Operators receive direction throughout their work shift from the Plant Manager. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Grind Line Operator reports directly to the Plant Manager.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Transport recycled plastic to the beginning of the grind line for processing Fill boxes with processed material and transport to storage or prepare for distribution
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUE
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to the Plant Manager
- Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Maintain facility housekeeping
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivation
- Energetic
- Dependability
- Ability to learn new skills
- Team oriented
- Basic math skills
Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
Previous industrial or manufacturing experience
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 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 material and 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
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.
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:
- Proficient using Electrical Test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger & etc.…
- Understanding basic machine function and Sequence of Operations of production machinery.
- Proficient 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
- Advanced industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting
- Strong leadership ability with time management and task prioritization skills o Proficient 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 o Experience in Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
Educational Requirements:
- High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
- Technician level - Electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic - Preferred
- Basic PLC and Drive training - Preferred
Preferred Experience:
- +5 years Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Controls
- Plastic process knowledge.
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 employees 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
The Production Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of safety, quality and production on his/her shift. The Production Supervisor is also responsible for the direct supervision and training of hourly employees on his/her shift. This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Production Supervisor reports directly to the Production Manager.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Completion of shift production and reporting paperwork
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Manager
- Meet ADS and AASHTO quality specifications for all products produced
- Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
- Meet wired plant compliance metrics
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Adhere to ADS product sampling schedule
- Meet or exceed facility housekeeping expectations
- Daily allocation and management of available resources to accomplish the shift’s assigned production duties
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
- Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
- Ensure that all employees on his/her shift are properly trained in the areas of safety and quality as well as all job functions
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required
- Expedite product changeovers in an efficient manner
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
- Leadership skills
- Supervision Skills/Training Skills
- Motivational skills
- Basic computer skills
- ADS extrusion process knowledge
- Decision making and problem solving abilities
- Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
- 1-2 years experience as ADS line operator or related experience
- Supervisory training or related experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
- Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
- Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles
The Production Manager is responsible for all daily activities within the plant including production functions, plant organization, housekeeping and other duties as required. The Production Manager is also involved with all plant personnel including hiring, employee development, terminations and disciplinary actions. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Production Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Maintain communication with other ADS manufacturing facilities and offices
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Plant Manager
- Scheduling of weekly production and tooling changeovers
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Maintain ADS product and resin sampling schedule
- Meet or exceed facility housekeeping expectations
- Review of inventory reports (Min/Max, Over-allocated)
- Maintain and build job skills through company and outside training programs
- Ensure that ADS and AASHTO quality specifications are met for all products produced
- Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
- Ensure Wired Plant compliance
- Traveling Tooling scheduling and management
- Troubleshoot equipment/process problems
- TIR maintenance and compliance
- Raw material inventory and management
- Ensure proper personnel administration
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
- Facilitation of personnel training and certification
- Promotes a positive and transparent work environment
- Ensure proper management of operating supply purchases via the internal purchase order system or company credit card
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Leadership skills
- Mathematical skills
- Inventory Management
- Intermediate computer skills
- Familiarity with BOM products
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Complete knowledge of all ADS products
- Operating system knowledge including, Inventory and Production functions
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Proficient ADS production equipment knowledge
Educational Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Vocational or college degree preferred
Preferred Experience:
- Supervisory training or related experience
- Basic industrial maintenance/mechanical training 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 for a specified amount of time 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 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
- 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
The Material Coordinator is responsible for the safe handling and transfer of raw materials to the warehouse or material silos. The Material Coordinator must utilize optimizer software to make a material blend and is responsible for raw material sampling and inventory. When needed, the Material Coordinator will assist in the loading and unloading of materials. This position requires the flexibility to work 40 hours or more per week and weekends as required. The Material Coordinator report directly to the Material Manager.
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 truck loading as needed
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production or Yard Supervisor
- Transfer raw materials to the warehouse or material silos
- Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Practice proper truck operation and preventive maintenance
- Ensure proper stacking of raw materials
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
- Responsible for adherence to all raw material SOPs
- Utilize optimizer software to make a material blend
- Perform regular inventory counts and reconciliations
- Conduct visual product quality inspections
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
*Job will require other responsibilities as assigned
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivation
- Forklift & OTR vehicle driving skills
- Dependability
- High Organizational Skills
- Written and verbal skills
- Detail-oriented
- Team oriented
- Basic Mathematical skills
- Energetic
- CDL Class A License (if applicable)
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
Job Requirements include:
- A strong Mechanical skill set
- Good communication skills
- Operates well individually or in a team environment
- Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%)
- Experience operation heavy equipment including:
- Skid steers, telescoping material handlers, conveyors, trailers, and a variety of tools for repair and maintenance items.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
The Production Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of safety, quality and production on his/her shift. The Production Supervisor is also responsible for the direct supervision and training of hourly employees on his/her shift. This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Production Supervisor reports directly to the Production Manager.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Completion of shift production and reporting paperwork
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Manager
- Meet ADS and AASHTO quality specifications for all products produced
- Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
- Meet wired plant compliance metrics
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Adhere to ADS product sampling schedule
- Meet or exceed facility housekeeping expectations
- Daily allocation and management of available resources to accomplish the shift’s assigned production duties
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
- Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
- Ensure that all employees on his/her shift are properly trained in the areas of safety and quality as well as all job functions
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required
- Expedite product changeovers in an efficient manner
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
- Leadership skills
- Supervision Skills/Training Skills
- Motivational skills
- Basic computer skills
- ADS extrusion process knowledge
- Decision making and problem solving abilities
- Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
- 1-2 years experience as ADS line operator or related experience
- Supervisory training or related experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
- Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
- Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles
The Drain Basin Puller is responsible for properly identifying the correct dimensions of a drain basin outlet and fabricating a pulled stub for the eventual installation of a drain basin branch. The parameters of such a pull must be maintained in a controlled temperature environment such that the basin body is heated to a formable temperature and then cooled after the pull to a solid state so that the resulting inner dimensions of the pull is receptive to the outer dimensions of the drain basin branch. Daily communication regarding department performance with Production Manager is required. Ultimate goal is to produce high quality parts with minimum downtime in the most safe and economical manner. The Drain Basin Puller must be flexible to work 40+ hours per week. The Drain Basin Puller reports directly to the Production Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of the Drain Basin Puller include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor in the incoming quality and specifications of the raw material such that all parameters meet the dimensions of the sales order
- Ensure the accuracy of the pull by correctly identifying the proper pull tooling based on the type of branch called for on the sales order
- Ensure safe operations of all machines by following specified safety guidelines
- Careful operation of basin heater pads such that the basins are heated to a formable temperature
- Work intimately with the Drain Basin Layout Operator to manage incoming raw material to department
- Proper set up and maintenance of equipment used in the department
- Support Production Manager in daily activities
- Seek improvements in production efficiencies
- Monitor the quality of products produced and ensure that all initial products are approved by the Quality Manager.
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
Job Skills:
The Drain Basin Puller should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to organize procedural steps in order to maximize production capacity through multi-tasking operations in producing multiple basins, simultaneously
- Operational knowledge of hydraulic presses
- Ability to lift product up to 40 pounds
- Attention to detail
- Work well under stress and pressure of fast paced production environment
- Maintain a clean working environment and minimize product clutter
- Able to start and finish detailed projects with minimal supervision
- Mathematical skills
Educational Requirements:
- High School education or equivalent.
Preferred Experience:
- Manufacturing experience in a production/shop floor environment
- Prior hydraulic press experience a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs
- Ability to perform labor in extreme temperatures and temperature changes for long periods of time
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Position requires full range of body movement including lifting, twisting, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing
- Ability to mount and dismount industrial equipment
The Automation Technician is responsible for performing the preventive and reactive maintenance duties for the automated equipment in our facility. Primary focus of the Automation Technician is to ensure automation is performing to quality, safety, and production expectations. This position will include execution of PM schedules, repair, and implementation of improvements for automation cells.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and their controls
- Work with HMI, PLC, and Robot programs to implement improvements
- Contact, specify, and order replacement parts & control components from supplier as needed
- Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of automation.
- Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety.
- Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance1st responder to troubleshooting machine problems, Contact Appropriate internal/external resources for assistance
- Maintain and build job skills through training programs.
- Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
Job Skills:
- Work with PLCS, HMIs, and Servo Drives
- Program and work with material handling robots
- Advanced industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting
- Proficient in reading electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings.
- Strong leadership ability with time management and task prioritization skills
- Proficient in electrical formulas and mechanical math.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications like Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79 codes.
- Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures.
- Arc Flash and PPE Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate to other plant personnel as well as company resources and vendors
- Knowledge of 3 Phase Industrial wiring and power distribution
- Basic understanding of Ethernet communication and networks
Educational Requirements:
Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar (preferred)
Basic PLC, Drive, and Robot training preferred
Preferred Experience:
5+ years Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Controls and Robotics
Plastic Process knowledge
Teaching and Programming Fanuc Robots
The Plant Maintenance Technician oversees and performs the preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Priorities of the Maintenance Technician include management and 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 also fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance. The Plant Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager or Production Manager and/or Plant Manager.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Plant Manager
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Maintain facility housekeeping
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment that is not operating properly
- Effectively manage UPTIME performance
- Maintain adequate inventories of spare parts and equipment
- Ensure that all equipment is kept in a proper and safe working condition
- Direct and perform scheduled Preventive Maintenance duties
- Communicate with all plant personnel
- Communicate with ADS support services
- Assist with ADS support service team projects
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Basic industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting
- Understanding of ADS manufacturing process including troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate to other plant personnel
- Basic computer skills
- Understand purpose and proper use of small hand and power tools
- Strong time management and task prioritization skills
- Self-motivation
- Facility organization
Educational Requirements:
High School/Vocational School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
3-5 years experience as ADS line operator or similar training and experience
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 Inventory Service Coordinator is responsible for the control, management and planning of all inventories. This position maintains organizational channels of communication regarding inventory issues and works closely with production management, freight management and Customer Service Representatives to manage and maintain lead times. The Inventory Service Coordinator is also responsible for overseeing all Yard operations.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Supervise cycle counts of all finished goods, resale and BOM products
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Plant Manager
- Review and management of inventory reports and related products
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Maintain communication with Regional Logistical Managers as necessary
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
- Review production plan/schedule to ensure service needs are met
- Maintain communication with CSR’s and sales regarding lead times
- Seek improvements in loading/payload efficiencies
- Coordinate BOM inventory with production schedule
- Reconcile inventory discrepancies
- Monitor customer orders
- Manage DOT stock lots
- Manage sourcing issues
- Monitor Yard Operations
- Monitor open backorders
- Review storage and capacity planning/issues
- Seek improvements in freight efficiencies
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management principles and techniques
- Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization
- Operating system procedures and reports
- Ability to solve customer problems
- Warehouse and stocking yard management
- Excellent decision making skills
- Capacity and production planning
- Leadership skills
- Freight Common Carrier knowledge
- Basic computer skills
- Mathematical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Educational Requirements:
- High School graduate or better
Preferred Experience:
- Related inventory/production experience
- Supervisory experience
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
- 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
