Yard Loader

Advanced Drainage Systems • Mendota, IL

1d • 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.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
• Energetic and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Basic inventory management skills
• Forklift operation
• Dependability
• Ability to learn new skills
• Team-oriented
• Basic mathematical skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Previous warehouse, industrial or manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately loading and unloading all deliveries made and received by ADS.
• Demonstrate safe and proper vehicle operation at all times.
• Interact with company and non-company drivers as well as will-call customers and display excellent customer service skills.
• Embrace a culture of safety. We expect our people to communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries immediately.
• Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety.
• Safely operate a forklift and conduct preventative maintenance on forklifts and other machines in the plant.
• Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods.
• Promote good customer service skills when loading and unloading deliveries while minimizing errors.
• Ensure proper product rotation and tracking of inventory levels.
• Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements.
• Practice continuous improvement with regard to process and facility housekeeping.
• Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Profit Sharing Plan (401k)
• Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty
• Military Leave
• Medical and prescription drug plans
• telemedicine (with medical plan)
• High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• virtual physical therapy
• an employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs
• 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
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED