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Description & Requirements
Yard Loader
Job Summary
The Yard Loader plays a key role in our distribution and customer service success. We are looking for an individual who can operate with efficiently while maintaining an obsessive focus on safety, accuracy of shipments, quality of product and continuous improvement.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures
- Loading various trailers and truck for internal and external customers via forklift
- Practice continuous improvement and 6S, including site housekeeping
- Process ship confirmation documents in a timely and accurate manner
- Support in the procurement of LTL’s and CPU movement
- Achieve expectations to meet standard production efficiencies and KPI’s
- Provide communication to team members and department/site leaders
Requirements:
- Outside 95% of time, prepared to work in all weather conditions
- Occasional weekend work required
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Self-motivated and the ability to work independently, while maintaining a strong team oriented environment
- Dependable and reliable
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, ability to maintain efficiency and pace under pressure
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Strong communication; reading and writing in English
- Intermediate Computer knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office software
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
- Shipping and/or Logistics background
- Customer Service skills
- Previous Manufacturing experience an asset
- Forklift certification
EOE
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.