Plastic Packaging & Quality Technician - Line Startups

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Lacon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan 401(k)

Paid holidays/vacation

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems is seeking a Plastic Manufacturing Technician in Illinois to support packaging, labeling, and visual quality inspections on the production line. You will assist with line start-ups, shutdowns, and tooling changes while working with the Line Operator to meet goals.

The role requires 40+ hours per week and weekend shifts as needed. Ideal candidates have prior industrial experience and a willingness to learn pipe specifications, ensuring safe operations and adherence to

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Energetic and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependability and reliability.
• Able to learn new skills and processes.
• Team-oriented with a safety-first mindset.
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Embrace a culture of safety.
• Conduct final visual inspections and labeling of finished goods.
• Track production quantities to ensure efficiency.
• Package pipe per SOPs for delivery to customers.
• Maintain safe working environment with PPE usage.
• Assist with line tooling changes, start-ups, and shutdowns.
• Learn pipe specifications and packaging requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and facility housekeeping.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Energetic

Dependability

Learn new skills

Team oriented

Basic math

Job description

Advanced Drainage Systems is seeking a Plastic Manufacturing Technician in Illinois to support packaging, labeling, and visual quality inspections on the production line. You will assist with line start-ups, shutdowns, and tooling changes while working with the Line Operator to meet goals.

The role requires 40+ hours per week and weekend shifts as needed. Ideal candidates have prior industrial experience and a willingness to learn pipe specifications, ensuring safe operations and adherence to