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EEO Statement:
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-IL-Mendota
Job ID: 2026-20754
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:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
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Embrace a culture of safety. We expect our people to communicate
unsafe conditions, acts or injuries immediately
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Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use
of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
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Safely operate a forklift and conduct preventative maintenance on
forklifts and other machines in the plant
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Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling
all finished goods
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Promote good customer service skills when loading and unloading
deliveries while minimizing errors
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Ensure proper product rotation and tracking of inventory levels
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Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and
packaging requirements
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Practice continuous improvement with regard to process and facility
housekeeping
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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:
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Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
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Energetic and thrive in a fast paced environment
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Basic inventory management skills
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Forklift operation
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Dependability
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Ability to learn new skills
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Team-oriented
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Basic mathematical skills
Education

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
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