VISION

Advancing quality of life through sustainable solutions to water management challenges.

MISSION

Provide clean water management solutions to communities and deliver unparalleled service to our customers.

CULTURE

We are a company that embraces inclusivity, values focused execution, rewards performance and drives change.

Employees are the backbone of this organization. We empower our employees to create change, drive improvement and exhibit safe behaviors in everything they do.

-  Scott Barbour, President and CEO
Scott Barbour, ADS President and CEO

Benefits

Living a healthy life with the ability to achieve success, both professionally and personally, is what ADS team members want for themselves, and what ADS wants for its team members. We Offer Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, FSA, retirement, short and long term disability, life insurance and life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

Additional benefits include employee assistance programs, paid vacation, company paid holidays, tuition and professional development reimbursement, scholarship program and work/life balance.

ADS products help keep water clean

Featured Careers

Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.

Leadership Competencies
The successful candidate must bring high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team.

  • Strategic Mindset - anticipates future trends and implications accurately
  • Decision Quality - relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions
  • Customer Focus - identifies opportunities that benefit the business
  • Business Insight - keeps up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, function, and in the marketplace
  • Plans and Aligns - breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions
  • Optimizes Work Processes - seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering
  • Ensures Accountability - establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results
  • Collaborates - works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
  • Develops Talent - develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments
  • Builds Effective Teams - forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience
  • Drives Vision and Purpose - talks about future possibilities in a positive way
  • Courage - faces difficult issues and supports others who do the same

Responsibilities:
The Yard Manager supervises and directs the work activities of all Yard personnel involved in the shipping, receiving and handling of product. This position provides leadership and direction in loading and unloading techniques, receiving procedures, yard organization, inventory handling and control, yard vehicle maintenance and the promotion of a safe working environment. A Yard Manager generally supervises a department of up to 10 Yard Loaders. The Yard Manager is involved with all plant personnel including hiring, employee development, terminations and disciplinary actions. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Yard Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager.


Educational Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

The Wash Line Operator is responsible for operating the wash and drying steps of the material processing operation. The Wash Line Operator is also responsible for filling boxes and transporting processed material for storage and distribution. Wash Line Operators receive direction throughout their work shift from the Wash Line Supervisor. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Wash Line Operator reports directly to the Wash Line Supervisor.

The Sort Line Operator is responsible for manually sorting recycled plastics to ensure that the correct material is sent to the grinders for processing. The Sort Line Operator is the first step in the quality assurance process of the plastic reprocessing operation. Sort Line Operators receive direction throughout their work shift from the Grind Line Supervisor. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Sort Line Operator reports directly to the Grind Line Supervisor.

A Pelletizing Line Operator is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a Pelletizing line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Ability to work varying shifts is also required due to equipment changeovers. A Pelletizing Line Operator reports directly to the shift Wash Line Supervisor. Required Skills: Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities & Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner.

The Grind Line Operator is responsible for transporting recycled plastics to the beginning of the reprocessing line using a forklift. The Grind Line Operator is also responsible for filling boxes and transporting processed material for storage and distribution. Grind Line Operators receive direction throughout their work shift from the Plant Manager. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Grind Line Operator reports directly to the Plant Manager.


Location:
*Featured locations include, but are not limited to, the list below. Don't see your location? Select it anyway in your application - we most likely have a similar fit for you!

Remote - ** Position can be located anywhere in the U.S.**

Hours, sign-on bonuses and additional perks (there are plenty!) vary, and your recruiter will share these details with you based on the location(s) in which you are interested.

Position Description:

Pay Rates:
Starting at $20.00/hr

The Mobile Grinding/Wash Team has an excellent opportunity for Machine Operators. Candidate can live in any state (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) but must be willing to travel to job sites located across the country.

What will make you successful:

  • Strong mechanical skill set
  • Good communication skills
  • Operates well individually or in a team environment
  • Experience in operation of heavy equipment including: Forklifts, skid steers, telescoping material handlers, conveyors, trailers, and a variety of tools for repair and maintenance items.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
  • Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on production lines
  • Ability to travel extensively (up to 70% of the time) ALL Travel (airline, rental car, hotel) Paid and meal expenses reimbursed
  • Embrace a culture of safety. We expect our people to communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries immediately
  • Ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds and move heavy items to a height of 6 feet
  • Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 10 continuous hours
  • Must have the ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in extreme weather-related temperatures.
  • You will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport material and finished goods
  • Ability to use full range of body motion daily including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles


Locations:
*Featured locations include, but are not limited to, the list below. Don't see your location? Select it anyway in your application - we most likely have a similar fit for you!

Carman, MB (Canada)
Salt Lake City, UT
Harrisonville, MO
Eagle Grove, IA
Findlay, OH
Bessemer City, NC
Mendota, IL
Brazil, IN
Perry, GA
London, OH
Buxton, ND

Hours, sign-on bonuses and additional perks (there are plenty!) vary, and your recruiter will share these details with you based on the location(s) in which you are interested.

Pay Rates:
$18.00 - $26.25/hr

Position Description:
A Production Associate is responsible for the packaging, labeling and visual quality inspection of all products produced on their respective production line. A Production Associate is also required to assist Line Operator / Machine Operators with line start-ups, shutdowns and tooling changeovers. Partners closely with the Line Operator / Machine Operator to meet established production goals. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
  • Track quantity of units produced from the production line to ensure efficiency
  • Utilize standard operating procedures to package pipe to be delivered to customers
  • Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
  • Assist with line tooling changes, start-ups, shutdowns and down-stream equipment set-up
  • Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
  • Embrace a culture of safety
  • Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping
  • Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs

What Will Make You Successful:

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

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
  • Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
  • Ability to stand and be mobile throughout an 8-12-hour shift.
  • Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous industrial or manufacturing experience


Locations:
*Featured locations include, but are not limited to, the list below. Don't see your location? Select it anyway in your application - we most likely have a similar fit for you!

Carman, MB (Canada)
Bessemer City, NC
Pandora, OH
Waterloo, IA
Brazil, IN
Perry, GA
London, OH
Buxton, ND

Hours, sign-on bonuses and additional perks (there are plenty!) vary, and your recruiter will share these details with you based on the location(s) in which you are interested.

Pay Rates:
$17.00 - $28.75/hr

Position Description:
A Yard Loader/Forklift Operator 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. Additional responsibilities include:

  • 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

What Will Make You Successful:

  • 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

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
  • Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
  • Ability to stand and be mobile throughout an 8-12-hour shift.
  • Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous industrial or manufacturing experience


Locations:
*Featured locations include, but are not limited to, the list below. Don't see your location? Select it anyway in your application - we most likely have a similar fit for you!

Eagle Grove, IA
Bessemer City, NC
Mendota, IL
Fairmont, MN
Harrisonville, MO
Brazil, IN
Clarion, PA
Perry, GA
Winter Garden, FL
Buxton, ND
Pandora, Ohio

Hours, sign-on bonuses and additional perks (there are plenty!) vary, and your recruiter will share these details with you based on the location(s) in which you are interested.

Pay Rates:
$16.00 - $28.50/hr

Position Description:
A Line Operator / Machine Operator is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a production line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Ability to work varying shifts is also required due to equipment changeovers. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Embrace a culture of safety
  • Manage a plastic extrusion line to ensure finished goods meet quality specifications that meet customer needs
  • Utilize standard operating procedures to ensure the production line is running with specifications
  • Lead with line tooling changes, start-ups and shutdowns
  • Maintain a safe work environment through practicing proper PPE and housekeeping compliance.
  • Accurately complete shift production and reporting paperwork
  • Conduct regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality
  • Assist with Preventative Maintenance program
  • Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
  • Maintain and increase ability to operate various production lines through certifications
  • Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required.
  • Perform tooling changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
  • Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
  • Practice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping

What Will Make You Successful:

  • Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
  • Any type of extrusion experience
  • Basic computer skills
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner
  • Reading and Writing skills
  • Self-motivated

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
  • Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
  • Ability to stand and be mobile throughout an 8-12-hour shift.
  • Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous industrial or manufacturing experience


Location:
*Featured locations include, but are not limited to, the list below. Don't see your location? Select it anyway in your application - we most likely have a similar fit for you!

Eagle Grove, IA
Perry, GA
Findlay, OH

Pay Rates:
$17.50 - $26.50/hr

Position Description:
The Production Hauler is responsible for the safe handling and transfer of finished goods from the production floor to the stocking yard. The Production Hauler also will assist with on-line and off-line production as needed. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Production Hauler reports directly to the Production Supervisor or Yard Supervisor. Responsibilities include:

  • Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
  • Assist with off-line production and conversions as needed
  • Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production or Yard Supervisor
  • Track quantity of units produced from the production line
  • Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
  • Maintain proper knowledge of all pipe products and package requirements
  • Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
  • Maintain proper paperwork and finished goods movements
  • Maintain facility and yard housekeeping
  • Assist plant personnel with production as needed, including end of shift housekeeping
  • Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
  • Assist with truck loading as needed
  • Conduct visual product quality inspections
  • Understand and practice ADS Core Values
  • Stack product according to proper procedures

Job Skills:

  • Self-motivation
  • Forklift
  • Dependability
  • Written and verbal skills
  • Team oriented
  • Basic Mathematical skills
  • Energetic

Educational Requirements:

  • Minimum 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



Locations:
*Featured locations include, but are not limited to, the list below. Don't see your location? Select it anyway in your application - we most likely have a similar fit for you!

Salt Lake City, UT
Bessemer City, NC
Waterloo, IA
Mendota, IL
Brazil, IN
Winter Garden, FL
Buena Vista, VA

Hours, sign-on bonuses and additional perks (there are plenty!) vary, and your recruiter will share these details with you based on the location(s) in which you are interested.

Pay Rates:
$20.00 - $31.00/hr

Position Description:
In this position you will perform the preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Priorities of the Maintenance Technician include the execution of PM schedules, repair of any equipment that is needed to maintain maximum production rates and maintenance of an adequate spare parts inventory. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required and fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and their controls (extruders, corrugators, extrusion die, DC /AC motor & drives, downstream equipment, chillers & etc...).
  • Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
  • Contact, specify, and order replacement parts & control components from supplier as needed.
  • Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance.
  • 1st responder to troubleshooting machine problems, contact Electrical Engineering if additional support is needed.
  • Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.
  • Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety.
  • Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.

Job Skills:

  • General experience using Electrical Test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger & etc...
  • Understanding basic machine function and Sequence of Operations of production machinery.
  • General experienced in reading Electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings.
  • Basic knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79 codes.
  • Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures.
  • Arc Flash and PPE Requirements
  • General industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting
  • Strong ability with time management and task prioritization skills o Understanding of electrical formulas and mechanical math.
  • Knowledge of 3 Phase Industrial wiring and power distribution
  • AC & DC Drive / Motor PMs, wiring, programming & troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking.
  • Motion Training with Servo Drives and Motors.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate to other plant personnel as well as company resources and vendors
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
  • Experience in Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

Educational Requirements:

  • High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
  • Technician level - Electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic - Preferred
  • Basic PLC and Drive training - Preferred

Preferred Experience:

  • +2 years Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Controls
  • Plastic process knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

  • The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds to a height of 6 feet
  • The employees 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



Locations:
*Featured locations include, but are not limited to, the list below. Don't see your location? Select it anyway in your application - we most likely have a similar fit for you!

Harrisonville, MO
Perry, GA
Mendota, IL

Pay Rates:
$17.50 - $20.00/hr

Position Description:
Fabricator responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Abide by all safe practices and procedures.
  • Independently conducts quality audits
  • Continuous involvement in Fabrication/Plant programs and Lean initiatives
  • Extrusion welding - all fittings through 24";
  • Hot plate welding - multi-miter bends and tees
  • Actively pursuing Plastic Fabricator - Advanced
  • Material handling and scrap management
  • Engage in cross-functional training
  • Material preparation and product finishing
  • Product knowledge - Plastic Fab Basic Level
  • Equipment Operation - Plastic Fab Basic Level and actively conducting preventive maintenance
  • Adherence to all quality standards and conducts quality audits.
  • Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
  • Specifications - Plastic Fab Basic Level
  • Communication with the Fab Support Group
  • Assists with training of Assembler position
  • Understand and practice ADS Core Values

Job Skills:

  • Strong housekeeping skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Mathematics - Geometry; Drawing interpretation
  • Welder repair - Basic level
  • Hand and Power Tools - Plastic Fab Basic Level
  • Decision making and problem-solving abilities

Educational Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

  • Carpentry or trade apprenticeship or experience
  • Metal fabrication or welding

Physical Requirements:

  • The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds to a height of 6 feet
  • The employee will be working specified shifts and always moving around, 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



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