Line Operator

Advanced Drainage Systems • Napoleon, OH

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About The Position

A Line Operator performs and maintains the daily activities of a production line, including housekeeping, safety, quality, production efficiency, repair and maintenance, and minimizing downtime. The role operates a plastic extrusion line to produce finished goods that meet quality specifications and customer needs. It uses standard operating procedures, conducts product sampling, completes production reports, and supports preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

The position requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required, as well as varying shifts due to equipment changeovers. Physical work includes standing and staying mobile throughout a shift, handling finished goods, and performing labor in fluctuating temperatures.

The listed second-shift hourly range starts at $23.00. Individual pay may vary based on work location, shift, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays and vacation, and additional programs described in the posting.

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, such as forklifts, safely.
• Reading and writing skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required.
• Ability to work varying shifts due to equipment changeovers.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods in fluctuating temperatures.
• Ability to twist, bend, reach, squat, and mount and dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to stand and remain mobile throughout a shift.
• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to handle and transport finished goods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a production line, including housekeeping, safety, quality, production efficiency, repairs, and maintenance.
• Manage a plastic extrusion line to ensure finished goods meet quality specifications and customer needs.
• Use standard operating procedures to keep the production line operating within specifications.
• Lead line tooling changes, start-ups, and shutdowns.
• Maintain a safe work environment through proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use and housekeeping compliance.
• Complete shift production and reporting paperwork accurately.
• Conduct regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality.
• Assist with the preventive maintenance program.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on production lines.
• Maintain and increase the ability to operate various production lines through certifications.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments as required to meet production needs.
• Perform tooling changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Practice continuous improvement in production-line operations and 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
• 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
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Adoption financial reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection
• Paid holidays and vacation days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED