Line Operator: 12-Hour Shifts with OT Pay & Growth

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays/Vacation

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking a Line Operator to manage a plastic extrusion line on 12-hour shifts. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement while maintaining efficient production and reporting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a global network. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and prefer prior extrusion experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience in manufacturing machine operation or extrusion.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner.
• Reading and Writing skills.
• Self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Embraces a culture of safety.
• Manages a plastic extrusion line to ensure finished goods meet quality specifications that meet customer needs.
• Utilizes standard operating procedures to ensure the production line is running with specifications.
• Leads with line tooling changes, start-ups and shutdowns.
• Maintains a safe work environment through PPE and housekeeping compliance.
• Accurately completes shift production and reporting paperwork.
• Conducts regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality.
• Meets or exceeds standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
• Maintains and increases ability to operate various production lines through certifications.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs.
• Perform tooling changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain a safe working environment with consistent PPE use.
• Practice continuous improvement including line and facility housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Analytical thinking

Reading/Writing skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking a Line Operator to manage a plastic extrusion line on 12-hour shifts. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement while maintaining efficient production and reporting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a global network. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and prefer prior extrusion experience.