Line Operator - Advanced Drainage Systems - Brazil, IN

Responsibilities:
A Line 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. A Line Operator reports directly to the shift Production Supervisor.

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

Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
Completion of shift production and reporting paperwork
Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Supervisor
Meet ADS and AASHTO quality specifications for all products produced
Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required
Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively; earn certifications
Maintain facility housekeeping
Adhere to ADS product sampling schedule
Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
Perform tooling changeovers in an efficient manner
Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
Meet wired plant compliance metrics

Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner
Basic computer skills
Reading and Writing skills
Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
Self-motivated

Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:
1-2 years experience as ADS Down Stream Technician
Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience

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.