Yard Loader Lead

Advanced Drainage Systems•Brazil, IN

32d

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. A Yard Lead is responsible for performing and directing other yard personnel in the safe and accurate daily work activities involving the shipping, receiving and handling of product. A Yard Lead will interact with drivers and customers and should represent ADS in a friendly and courteous manner at all times. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required and reports directly to the Yard Supervisor and/or Yard Manager.

Requirements

Leadership, professionalism, organizational and communication skills o Knowledge of local shipping regulations
Basic Computer Skills
Knowledge of all ADS products o Familiarity with AG & resale products
Receiving procedures o Basic mathematical skills
Basic Inventory Management o Forklift & OTR vehicle driving skills
Familiarity with BOM products
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet o Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

Nice To Haves

2 - 3 years experience as Yard Loader o Previous customer service and/or warehouse experience

Responsibilities

Direct daily work activities of yard personnel
Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to on-site Supervisor or Yard Mgr.
Use MRP system to check inventory o Conduct cycle-counts
Fulfill LTL shipments as required
Ensure compliance of company policies and procedures, reporting violations to on-site Supervisor or Yard Mgr.
Practice proper forklift and yard vehicle operation and preventive maintenance o Finished Goods quality inspections
Maintain yard housekeeping, organization and layout o Promote good customer service
Maintain and build job skills through company training programs o Confirmation of customer orders (ASN)
Load and unload all deliveries utilizing a forklift or physical labor
Minimization of loading errors o Maintain paperwork and product transfers
Management of CPU's and RMA's
Understand and practice ADS Core Values

Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), 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.

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