Shipping Dock Loader - Veterans Staffing : Job Details

At ADS, we celebrate creativity, innovation, and bold moves. For more than 50 years, ADS has been a leader in stormwater management solutions, providing sustainable alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion-dollar company with a global network of 60+ manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. We manage the entire lifecycle of a raindrop, capturing stormwater with our basins, conveying it through our pipes, storing it in our chambers, and treating it with our water quality products before safely returning it to the environment. We are also proud to be the largest plastic recycling company in North America, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills each year by transforming everyday items into high-performance pipe. Our products not only prevent flooding but also help create a cleaner, more sustainable future.

The Shipping Dock Worker/Forklift Operator is responsible for accurately loading and unloading inbound and outbound shipments in a safe and timely manner. This role also assists with monthly cycle counts, documents all shipments and receipts, and promptly reports any discrepancies. The position requires flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends as needed, and to fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Operate forklifts safely and perform required preventive maintenance
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries to the Production or Yard Supervisor
• Maintain and improve job skills through company training programs
• Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
• Conduct visual product quality inspections
• Accurately and efficiently load outbound shipments and unload inbound shipments
• Document all shipments and receipts, reporting discrepancies promptly
• Assist with monthly cycle counts (last Saturday of each month)
• Process customer shipments, including UPS shipments
• Continuously expand knowledge of products and procedures
• Follow all instructions from the Shipping Manager
• Demonstrate and uphold ADS Core Values

Job Skills & Competencies:

• Self-motivation and dependability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Energetic and detail-oriented
• Basic mathematical skills
• Must be a certified forklift operator

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

• Previous shipping, warehouse, or logistics experience

EEOC 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.