Press Operator

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

Primary

Purpose:

A Press 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, varying shifts, and weekends as required. A Press Line Operator reports directly to the shift Production Supervisor.

Primary

Job Responsibilities:

(This list may not include all the duties assigned)

* Meet ADS and ASSHTO quality specifications for all products produced

* Must be comfortable with heavy machinery, intricate band saw, and hand tools

* Be able to use hand tools, and saws to scale product for proper fittings

* Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively; earn certifications

* Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines

* Completion of shift production and reporting paperwork

* Maintain and build job skills through company training programs and understand and practice ADS Core Values

* Physically Able to handle lifting 75lbs and heavy machinery

* Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment

* Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, or injuries to the Production Supervisor.

* Assist with Preventative Maintenance program as required

* Maintain facility housekeeping

* Perform other duties as assigned

Job skills:

* Previous manufacturing machine operation, or extrusion experience preferred, not required

* Mechanical troubleshooting and repair ability

* Ability to operate hand tools

* Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. band saws in a safe manner

* Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication skills, reading and writing skills

* High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical requirements:

* Must be able left and move heavy items repeatedly up to 75 lbs and height of 6 ft.

* This 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.

* This position is handling machinery and hand tools daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to transport material and finished goods.

* Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, stand and perform physical labor for extended periods of time

* Must be able to perform work in extreme weather conditions and temperature extremes

* Must be able to work various shifts and minimum of 12 continuous hours

* Must pass Drug test, Background check.

Equipment / Tools:

* Hand tools, band saws

* Manufacturing tools

Benefits:

* Full time hours available for 1st and 2nd shift, rotating 12 hours

* Shift Differential

* PTO/Sick time

* Health, Dental, Life, Vision Insurance

* Growth opportunity and career path

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits:
Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits:

Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary…