Shipping Dock Loader
Looking to make a difference? So are we!
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is the world's largest producer of HDPE pipe and manages water with more than 50 years of experience as the industry leader. Look a bit closer and you’ll see the ripple effect.
Join the Buford, GA team today - our company is growing and so are our people! We are holding tour interviews with on-the-spot offers and have multiple shift opportunities available. ADS offers a variety of career paths, attractive benefits, and wage increase with each certification received!
As a Shipping Dock Loader you will be 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.
Compensation: Starting at $20 per hr.
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required.
What you’ll do:
- 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 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
What you’ll need:
- 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 education or equivalent.
Preferred Experience:
- Some shipping or logistics experience
Why you’ll love working here:
Safety is a top priority at ADS with all our roles and locations. We offer the following benefits for our team members:
- Work-Life Balance
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA
- Retirement, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Vacation, Company Paid Holidays, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty, Military Leave
- Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
- Scholarship Program
- Profit Sharing Plan (401k)
- Rapid Career Growth Opportunities and Certifications: ADS employees have ample opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person