Yard Loader

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Mendota (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 29,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in Mendota, IL is seeking a Yard Loader to safely load and unload deliveries, operate forklifts, and interact with drivers and customers to deliver excellent service and accurate handling.

The role requires 40+ hours per week, including weekends as needed, with a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow through company training and skill development. This position emphasizes safety, labeling accuracy, inventory awareness, and teamwork in a busy plant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse, industrial or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to learn pipe specifications and packaging requirements.

Responsibilities

• Embrace safety culture and report unsafe conditions.
• Operate forklift safely and perform preventative maintenance.
• Conduct final visual inspections and label finished goods.
• Support loading/unloading of deliveries with strong customer service.
• Maintain proper product rotation and track inventory levels.
• Learn and stay current on pipe specs and packaging.
• Contribute to process improvement and site housekeeping.
• Participate in ADS training programs for career growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Self-motivated

Independent work

Energetic

Team-oriented

Mathematical skills

Dependability

Ability to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Hourly Range:

20.00 + 1.50 shift differential

Individual pay may vary and is determined by work location, shift, and factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ADS offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and competitive medical and retirement benefit programs. Your recruiter can share more specific information on the role and location of which you apply.

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.

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.