Material Handler

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 19,286,400 - 30,307,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems is seeking a Material Handler to maintain raw materials for production lines, ensure equipment runs smoothly, and move pallets to the yard. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting heavy items, and following safety protocols.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, packaging pallets, and supporting 40+ hour weekly schedules with weekend shifts as needed. Safe, efficient material handling and teamwork are essential to success at ADS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a certified forklift operator.
• Demonstrated dependability and ability to work in a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain raw material for each line and ensure machines are properly operating.
• Move and package palletized loads to the yard.
• Adhere to PPE requirements and safety regulations.
• Operate forklift and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with loading, palletizing, and materials handling as needed.
• Support production shifts and communicate safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Forklift operator

Self-motivation

Dependability

Teamwork

Written and verbal skills

Energetic

Basic mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The Material Handler’s primary function is to maintain raw material for each line and ensuring that the proper machines and parts they need are operating correctly. Another responsibility of a Material Handler is moving and packaging palletized loads to the yard. . This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. TheMaterial Handler reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Fill out skid labels properly and place on the proper skids.
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to the Plant Manager
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
• Provide excellent customer service; meet or exceed expectations daily
• Palletizing using the shrink wrap machine.
• Has the ability to operate mixer, loader and pump controls.
• Responsible for keeping all machinery loaded with the proper material
• Can perform routine maintenance on mixers, loaders and pumps.
• Knows all material recipes and the proper machines and parts they are used on.
• Has the ability to identify the many different types of materials.
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Self-motivation
• Must be a certified forklift operator
• Dependability
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Team oriented
• Written and verbal skills
• Energetic
• Basic Mathematical skills

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 75 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 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

Company 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.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

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.