Machine Operator

National Diversified Sales, Inc.; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

National Diversified Sales, Inc. (NDS), part of the ADS family, is seeking a production associate in Lithia Springs, GA. The role focuses on loading, operating and monitoring packaging and production equipment, inspecting products, and recording data to maintain quality standards.

You will work with PPE and perform physical tasks such as lifting and standing for extended periods. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork within a manufacturing environment that supports

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or 3–6 months related experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and movements as required in production.
• Comfort with standing, bending, lifting, and operating machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Operate machinery used in production or assist machine operators.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Start and monitor production equipment; remove finished items.
• Record production data and monitor equipment for malfunctions.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform general physical activities including climbing, lifting, and walking.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Data recording

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview:

NDS, part of the Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) family of companies, is a leading provider of stormwater, irrigation, and flow management solutions. Since 1972, NDS has helped protect and enhance properties through innovative water management products and trusted customer support. Together with ADS, we are committed to preserving water for future generations while delivering sustainable solutions for residential, commercial, infrastructure, and agricultural applications.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
• Record operational or production data.
• Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
• Wear appropriate personal protection equipment (hearing, eye, and hand protection).
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs.
• The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Perform physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Perform physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as the physical handling of materials.

Company Benefits:

NDS offers excellent benefits options as part of the total compensation package with a suite of options covering Life, Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as a 401k Retirement Plans.

EEO Statement:

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.