Blender Operator

Advanced Drainage Systems • Cordele, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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. With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world. ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success. Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Requirements

• Excellent communication abilities
• Strong forklift skills
• Self-motivated and the ability to stay on task with little to no supervision
• Basic mechanical skills (IE troubleshooting and general preventative maintenance abilities)
• Flexibility with operations and the ability to work weekends when needed
• Willing to learn and grow with the line and the company
• Great attention to detail
• The ability to follow instructions and stay aligned with expectations
• Able to work in a team environment
• Dependable
• Basic math and computer skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Previous industrial or manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain raw material for each line through proper material blending processes
• Move and package blended loads throughout the facility
• Receive direction throughout their work shift from the Blending Lead Operator
• Transport recycled plastic to the blending machine for processing and then transport to storage or prepare for distribution
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
• 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 Production Mgr or Plant Mgr
• Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
• Daily forklift driving and use; practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
• Maintain facility housekeeping

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)
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs
• 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)
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees