Press Operator

Press Line Operator

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.

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

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

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

* 100% paid by ADS.