Blender Operator

Advanced Drainage Systems • Pandora, OH

2d • 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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
• 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

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.
• 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