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Summary: This position requires testing of raw materials and finish goods on a daily basis and frequently in a high volume environment. Interacts with other lab technicians, engineers and manufacturing personnel frequently while testing raw materials, finish products, R & D projects, etc.   Primary Job Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: o Perform raw material tests o Report test results to plants o Perform finish product tests o Perform basic maintenance on lab equipment o Test customer complaints and provide report o Perform gage calibrations o Test competitor samples and provide report o Prepare raw material and finish products for testing o Assist in developing and writing lab and quality control procedures o Most assignments are standardized and minimal supervision is required. o Maintain clean work area o Other job duties as assigned by supervisor   Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge: o Basic math skills o Good decision making skills o Problem solving skills o Team working experience o Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc) o Good verbal and written communication skills o Willing to travel as required   Preferred Experience: o Quality inspection, plastics processing   Physical Requirements: o Able to lift 50 lbs consistently

The Fleet Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining fleet equipment and ensuring that all over-the-road equipment is legal, safe and road worthy. The Fleet Maintenance Technician must track all jobs and labor hours utilizing a work order system and must effectively operate within the Fleet R&M budget and optimize performance. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Fleet Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Fleet Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager.   The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:   - Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment - Manage and properly maintain all vehicle maintenance records and files - Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Plant Manager - Monitor and repair reported issues - Practice proper forklift operation - Equipment/trailer repairs - Maintain Fleet Maintenance Shop housekeeping - Ensure PM schedule compliance - Maintain and build job skills through company and outside training programs - Manage operating supplies (availability & cost) - Manage & maintain fleet work order system - Schedule and monitor outside vendor work - Manage tire program (condition & performance) - Manage R&M costs (fleet & forklift) - Minor engine repairs - Accountability for all department man-hours - Forklift repair and preventive maintenance - Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES   Job Skills:   This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:   - Certified welder - Organizational and task prioritization skills - Certified in brake adjustments - Strong time management skills - Possess current CDL license - Ability to work with little or no supervision - Mechanical / Electrical troubleshooting and repair abilities - Familiarity with DOT operating procedures and requirements   Educational Requirements:   - High School diploma or equivalent - Vocational School / industry training - ASE Certification       Preferred Experience:   - 3-5 years experience in field of repair, maintenance, welding     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    

The 2nd Shift Supervisor is responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations by helping to troubleshoot equipment and process problems in order to improve the safety, quality and productivity of the shift/plant. The Process Technician should be proficient with the production platforms of the operation and proactively work to increase the safe operation of equipment, the skills of manufacturing employees and improve processing techniques and productivity. The Process Technician should ensure that proper maintenance is completed. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required.    The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:   - Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment - Support training for all employees on the shift regarding the areas of safety and quality, as well as integral job functions - Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Supervisor - Support Plant Manager by following and enforcing proper ADS policies and procedures - Perform daily inspections of all equipment  - Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs - Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required - Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance - Expedite product changeovers in an efficient manner - Maintain facility housekeeping - Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES    Job Skills:   This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:   - Leadership skills - Proven mechanical and process troubleshooting and repair abilities - Effective communication and interpersonal skills - Decision making and problem solving abilities   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

Performs a variety of electrical maintenance work in machine wiring and control panel building.  Will work closely with other technicians and engineering disciplines while building, wiring & troubleshooting of new & used equipment and processes.   Primary Job Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: - Conceive, design, build, and integrate machine controls for extruders, corrugators, extrusion die controls, motor controls, and downstream equipment.     - Contact, specify, and order all control components from suppliers. - Assist Engineering Electrical with drawings and code issues. - Design necessary mechanical mountings and guarding for control integration. - Work on a daily basis with manufacturing plant personnel to troubleshoot operating and safety issues with production machinery. Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge: - UL508A,NEC, and NFPA 79 codes. - An understanding of the function of all ADS production machinery. - Proficient in AutoCad. - Proficient in electrical formulas and mechanical math. - Proficient in MicroSoft Excel and  Word - Expert control runoff and machine set-up - Machine mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical integration.  Educational Requirements: - College level electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics or equivalent in work experience. - Basic PLC and Drive training  Preferred Experience: - 10-15 years electrical systems and controls    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 moving around at all times, which will require the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours - Employee will be required to operate and supervise employees operating machinery and must possess a valid driver’s license. - 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.  

Summary: Performs 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.   Job Type: Full-Time  Shift: 3rd  (M-F 12:00am - 4:30am)   Primary Job Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: - 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. - Support Daily Management directives and initiatives. - Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety. - Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment. Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge: - Experience using Electrical Test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger & etc.… - Understanding basic machine function and Sequence of Operations of production machinery. - Experienced in reading Electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings. - Knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79 codes. - Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures. - Arc Flash and PPE Requirements - Strong industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting - Strong leadership ability with time management and task prioritization skills - Strong in 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 Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including: - Medical - Dental - Vision - Retirement Plan - Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days - And much more  

The Material Handler’s primary function is to maintain raw material for each line and ensuring that the proper machines and parts they need are operating correctly. Another responsibility of a Material Handler is moving and packaging palletized loads to the yard.  . This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Material Handler reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.   The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:   - Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment - Fill out skid labels properly and place on the proper skids. - Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to the Plant Manager - Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance - Provide excellent customer service; meet or exceed expectations daily - Palletizing using the shrink wrap machine. - Has the ability to operate mixer, loader and pump controls. - Responsible for keeping all machinery loaded with the proper material - Can perform routine maintenance on mixers, loaders and pumps. - Knows all material recipes and the proper machines and parts they are used on. - Has the ability to identify the many different types of materials. - Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES - 2nd shift position with pay shift differential     Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:   - Self-motivation - Must be a certified forklift operator - Dependability - Ability to work as a member of a team - Team oriented - Written and verbal skills - Energetic - Basic Mathematical skills     Educational Requirements: - 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

The Material Handler’s primary function is to maintain raw material for each line and ensuring that the proper machines and parts they need are operating correctly. Another responsibility of a Material Handler is moving and packaging palletized loads to the yard.  . This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Material Handler reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.   The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:   - Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment - Fill out skid labels properly and place on the proper skids. - Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to the Plant Manager - Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance - Provide excellent customer service; meet or exceed expectations daily - Palletizing using the shrink wrap machine. - Has the ability to operate mixer, loader and pump controls. - Responsible for keeping all machinery loaded with the proper material - Can perform routine maintenance on mixers, loaders and pumps. - Knows all material recipes and the proper machines and parts they are used on. - Has the ability to identify the many different types of materials. - Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES - 1st shift position      Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:   - Self-motivation - Must be a certified forklift operator - Dependability - Ability to work as a member of a team - Team oriented - Written and verbal skills - Energetic - Basic Mathematical skills     Educational Requirements: - 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

The Shipping Dock Worker/Forklift Operator is responsible to load and unload inbound or outbound shipments with accuracy and in a timely manner. Helping on monthly cycle counts, accurately documenting all shipments and receipts, and reporting and discrepancies are all tasks of the Shipping Dock Worker/Forklift Operator.  This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required and also fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance. The Shipping Dock Worker/Forklift Operator reports directly to the Assistant Shipping Manager or the Shipping Manager.   The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: - Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment - Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance - Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production or Yard Supervisor - Maintain and build job skills through company training programs - Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required - Conduct visual product quality inspections - Load the correct products on outbound shipments with accuracy and in a timely manner - Unload products on inbound shipments in a timely manner - Accurately document all shipments and receipts and report any discrepancy - Help on monthly cycle counts held on the last Saturday of each month - The ability to process customer shipments including UPS shipments - Continually expand product knowledge - Follow the direction of the shipping manager - Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES   Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge: - Self-motivation - Must be a certified forklift operator - Dependability - Ability to work as a member of a team - Team oriented - Written and verbal skills - Energetic - Basic Mathematical skills    Educational Requirements:   - High School Diploma or equivalent      Preferred Experience:   - Some shipping or logistics experience      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