Line Operator

Advanced Drainage Systems • Findlay, OH

358d

About The Position

At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner.
• Reading and writing skills.
• Self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain daily activities associated with a production line.
• Embrace a culture of safety.
• Manage a plastic extrusion line to ensure finished goods meet quality specifications.
• Utilize standard operating procedures to ensure the production line is running with specifications.
• Lead tooling changes, start-ups, and shutdowns.
• Maintain a safe work environment through proper PPE and housekeeping compliance.
• Accurately complete shift production and reporting paperwork.
• Conduct regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality.
• Assist with Preventative Maintenance program.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
• Maintain and increase ability to operate various production lines through certifications.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments as required.
• Perform tooling changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Practice continuous improvement including facility housekeeping.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays/Vacation Days
• Work-life balance with predictable schedules and extra days off.
• Increased pay with 12-hour shifts leading to at least 8 hours of OT each pay period.
• Personal savings from fewer workdays and commuting expenses.

What This Job Offers

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