At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.
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The Grind Line Operator is responsible for transporting recycled plastics to the beginning of the reprocessing line using a forklift. The Grind Line Operator is also responsible for filling boxes and transporting processed material for storage and distribution. Grind Line Operators receive direction throughout their work shift from the Plant Manager. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Grind Line Operator reports directly to the Plant Manager.
Primary Job Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Transport recycled plastic to the beginning of the grind line for processing Fill boxes with processed material and transport to storage or prepare for distribution
Maintain and build job skills through company training programs Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUE
Perform other duties as assigned
Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to the Plant Manager
Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
Maintain facility housekeeping
Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
Self-motivation
Energetic
Dependability
Ability to learn new skills
Team oriented
Basic math skills
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience: Previous industrial or manufacturing experience
Physical Requirements: The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 50 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 material and 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
ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
