Yard Loader Lead

Advanced Drainage Systems • Fairmont, MN

7d • Onsite

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
• Knowledge of local shipping regulations
• Basic Computer Skills
• Knowledge of all ADS products
• Familiarity with AG & resale products
• Receiving procedures
• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic Inventory Management
• Forklift & OTR vehicle driving skills
• Familiarity with BOM products
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 2 - 3 years experience as Yard Loader
• 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
• 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
• Finished Goods quality inspections
• Maintain yard housekeeping, organization and layout
• Promote good customer service
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Confirmation of customer orders (ASN)
• Load and unload all deliveries utilizing a forklift or physical labor
• Minimization of loading errors
• Maintain paperwork and product transfers
• Management of CPU’s and RMA’s
• Understand and practice ADS Core Values

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 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

What This Job Offers

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