Downstream Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems•Brazil, IN

About The Position

At ADS, no idea is off limits, and creativity and bold moves are celebrated. For more than 50 years, ADS has manufactured innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, ADS is a multi-billion-dollar stormwater management company that manufactures pipe and ancillary products. Its products capture, convey, store, and treat stormwater throughout the lifecycle of a raindrop, helping prevent flooding. ADS also supports a circular economy as North America's largest plastic recycling company, using recycled plastic bottles to make pipe and diverting more than 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills each year. ADS operates a global network of more than 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. The Downstream Technician, described in the posting as a Plastic Manufacturing Technician, packages, labels, and visually inspects products on a production line. The role assists Line Operators with line start-ups, shutdowns, tooling changeovers, and downstream equipment set-up, and works closely with the Line Operator to meet production goals. The position requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required. Listed shifts are first shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; second shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; and third shift, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.

Requirements

Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
Energetic and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Dependable.
Able to learn new skills.
Team oriented.
Basic mathematical skills.
Able to perform physical labor for extended periods in fluctuating temperatures.
Able to perform a full range of body movements, including twisting, bending, reaching, and squatting, and to mount and dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
Able to stand and remain mobile throughout an 8–12-hour shift.
Able to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
Flexible to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous industrial or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Embrace a culture of safety.
Conduct final visual inspections and label finished goods to ensure quality.
Track the quantity of units produced on the production line to ensure efficiency.
Follow standard operating procedures to package pipe for customer delivery.
Consistently use personal protective equipment and maintain a safe working environment.
Assist with line tooling changes, start-ups, shutdowns, and downstream equipment set-up.
Learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements.
Practice continuous improvement, including facility housekeeping.
Build and maintain job skills through company training programs.