Yard Loader Lead

Advanced Drainage Systems

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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.
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), 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED