Downstream Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems • Waverly, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, ADS delivers high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, the company fosters a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. A Plastic Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the packaging, labeling, and visual quality inspection of all products produced on their respective production line. This role also requires assisting Line Operators with line start-ups, shutdowns, and tooling changeovers, and partnering closely with the Line Operator to meet established production goals. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
• Energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability
• Ability to learn new skills
• Team oriented
• Basic Mathematical skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous industrial or manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Embrace a culture of safety
• Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
• Track quantity of units produced from the production line to ensure efficiency
• Utilize standard operating procedures to package pipe to be delivered to customers
• Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
• Assist with line tooling changes, start-ups, shutdowns and down-stream equipment set-up
• Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
• Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping
• Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
• 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
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs
• Retirement 401k program with company match
• 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
• Company training programs
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees