Yard Loader

Advanced Drainage Systems; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems is hiring a Yard Loader in Wooster, OH. The role emphasizes safe loading/unloading of deliveries, forklift operation, and strong inventory control. You will support yard operations, interact with drivers, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or equivalent, dependable work ethic, and a willingness to learn. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within ADS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Previous warehouse, industrial or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload deliveries safely and accurately.
• Safely operate forklift and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure quality by inspecting finished goods and labeling correctly.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper product rotation.
• Provide excellent customer service during loading/unloading.
• Report to Yard Supervisor/Manager and follow safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Self-motivated

Team oriented

Dependability

Learn new skills

Basic math

Fast paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Drainage Systems

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Yard Loader

US-OH-Wooster

Job ID: 2026-21394

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Pipe Manufacturing

Advanced Drainage Systems

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:

• 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