Downstream Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems • Lacon, IL

9d • $19 - $20

About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, focused on sustainability and innovation. The company has a large manufacturing and distribution network and recycles over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. ADS describes its culture as inclusive, valuing diverse perspectives and empowering employees to contribute.

The Downstream Technician packages, labels, and visually inspects products made on the assigned production line. The technician works closely with the Line Operator to meet production goals and assists with line start-ups, shutdowns, tooling changes, and downstream equipment setup. The position requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required. Employees are expected to follow safety practices and use personal protective equipment, learn pipe specifications and packaging requirements, and support continuous improvement and facility housekeeping.

The role involves extended periods of physical labor in fluctuating temperatures, with frequent standing and mobility during 8–12-hour shifts. It requires a full range of body motion and physically handling and transporting finished goods. The listed hourly pay range is $18.50–$19.50; individual pay may vary based on work location, shift, and job-related skills, experience, and education or training.

Requirements

• Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Be energetic and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Be dependable.
• Be able to learn new skills.
• Be team-oriented.
• Have basic mathematical skills.
• Be able to perform physical labor for extended periods in fluctuating temperatures.
• Have the full range of body motion needed for twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and mounting or dismounting industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Be able to stand and remain mobile throughout an 8–12-hour shift.
• Be able to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
• Be 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 support efficiency.
• Package pipe according to standard operating procedures for delivery to customers.
• Consistently use personal protective equipment and maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist with line tooling changes, start-ups, shutdowns, and downstream equipment setup.
• Learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements.
• Practice continuous improvement on the production line and through facility housekeeping.
• Build and maintain job skills through company training programs.
• Partner with the Line Operator to meet established production goals.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including an HDHP and HSA.
• Telemedicine with the medical plan.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Virtual physical therapy.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Retirement 401(k) program with company match.
• Voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Financial wellness planning.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for child care and health care.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Adoption financial reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
• Paid holidays and vacation days.
• Competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed