Yard Loader

## 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 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 ## Company Benefits: **Health & Welfare Benefits:** Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy\*, an employee assistance program (EAP)\*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs. **Financial Benefits:** Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning\*, paid parental leave\*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability\*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)\*, adoption financial reimbursement\*, tuition reimbursement\*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection. \*100% paid by ADS. ## Why Join ADS? **Growth Opportunities & Global Presence:** With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career…