Shipping Dock Loader

Advanced Drainage Systems • Shippenville, PA

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About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. Responsibilities The Shipping Dock Worker/Forklift Operator is responsible to load and unload inbound or outbound shipments with accuracy and in a timely manner. Helping on monthly cycle counts, accurately documenting all shipments and receipts, and reporting and discrepancies are all tasks of the Shipping Dock Worker/Forklift Operator. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required and also fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance. The Shipping Dock Worker/Forklift Operator reports directly to the Assistant Shipping Manager or the Shipping Manager. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production or Yard Supervisor Maintain and build job skills through company training programs Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required Conduct visual product quality inspections Load the correct products on outbound shipments with accuracy and in a timely manner Unload products on inbound shipments in a timely manner Accurately document all shipments and receipts and report any discrepancy Help on monthly cycle counts held on the last Saturday of each month The ability to process customer shipments including UPS shipments Continually expand product knowledge Follow the direction of the shipping manager Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES

Requirements

• Self-motivation
• Must be a certified forklift operator
• Dependability
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Team oriented
• Written and verbal skills
• Energetic
• Basic Mathematical skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
• The employee will be working specified shifts and moving around at all times, which will require the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
• Facilities can be extremely hot or cold at times, so the employee must have the ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
• The employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
• The Position requires full range of body motion on a daily basis including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

Nice To Haves

• Some shipping or logistics experience

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inbound or outbound shipments with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Helping on monthly cycle counts
• Accurately documenting all shipments and receipts
• Reporting and discrepancies
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production or Yard Supervisor
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
• Conduct visual product quality inspections
• Load the correct products on outbound shipments with accuracy and in a timely manner
• Unload products on inbound shipments in a timely manner
• Accurately document all shipments and receipts and report any discrepancy
• Help on monthly cycle counts held on the last Saturday of each month
• The ability to process customer shipments including UPS shipments
• Continually expand product knowledge
• Follow the direction of the shipping manager
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES

Benefits

• Health & Welfare 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, an employee assistance program (EAP), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an 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), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection. 100% paid by ADS.

What This Job Offers

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