Yard Loader

Advanced Drainage Systems; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in stormwater solutions is seeking a Yard Loader. This role involves safely loading and unloading deliveries, operating forklifts, and ensuring quality control. The position offers growth opportunities and a supportive work culture focused on safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Programs

Profit Sharing Plan (401k)

Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new skills and work independently.
• Previous warehouse, industrial or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload deliveries while ensuring quality inspections.
• Maintain a safe working environment and operate forklifts.

Skills

Self-motivated

Dependability

Team-oriented

Basic mathematical skills

Energetic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

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

A Yard Loader is responsible for safely and accurately loading and unloading all deliveries made and received by ADS. A Yard Loader must demonstrate safe and proper vehicle operation at all times. This position also interacts with company and non-company drivers as well as will-call customers and should display excellent customer service skills. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Loaders report directly to the Yard Supervisor and/or Yard Manager.

Responsibilities:

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

• Embrace a culture of safety. We expect our people to communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries immediately
• Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
• Safely operate a forklift and conduct preventative maintenance on forklifts and other machines in the plant
• Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
• Promote good customer service skills when loading and unloading deliveries while minimizing errors
• Ensure proper product rotation and tracking of inventory levels
• Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
• Practice continuous improvement with regard to process and facility housekeeping
• Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs
• Other duties as assigned

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
• Energetic and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Basic inventory management skills
• Forklift operation
• Dependability
• Ability to learn new skills
• Team-oriented
• Basic mathematical skills

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

• Previous warehouse, industrial or manufacturing experience

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Profit Sharing Plan (401k)
• Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty
• Military Leave

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), 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.