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At ADS we offer both 8 & 12-hour shifts and next day start options available!\nJoining our team has great benefits, here’s just a few for our 12-hour shift opportunities:\nWork-life balance, with more days off per month you’ll enjoy time away from work. You can plan your life around predictable schedules and extra days off for personal interests, hobbies, and wellness activities.\nIncreased pay as our 12-hour shift will increase take-home pay because you’ll earn at least 8 hours of OT each pay period.\nPersonal Savings as our 12-hour shift employees will have fewer workdays per week which mean fewer hours commuting and lower expenses related to getting to and from work. At ADS this equals six less trips to work per month.\nThe responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:\nEmbraces a culture of safety \nManages a plastic extrusion line to ensure finished goods meet quality specifications that meet customer needs\nUtilizes standard operating procedures to ensure the production line is running with specifications\nLeads with line tooling changes, start-ups and shutdowns\nMaintains a safe work environment through practicing proper PPE and housekeeping compliance.\nAccurately completes shift production and reporting paperwork.\nConducts regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality\nAssist with Preventative Maintenance program \nMeets or exceeds standard production efficiencies on all production lines.\nMaintains and increases ability to operate various production lines through certifications\nTroubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required.\nPerform tooling changeovers in a safe and efficient manner\nMaintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety\nPractice continuous improvement which not only includes the line but also facility housekeeping\nJob Skills:\nThis position should possess the following skills/knowledge:\nMechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.\nBasic computer skills.\nAnalytical thinking and problem-solving skills\nAbility to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner\nReading and Writing skills\nSelf-motivated\nEducational Requirements:\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\nPreferred Experience:\n Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience \nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.\nPosition requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.\nAbility to stand and be mobile throughout a 12-hour shift.\nAbility to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.\nBenefits:\nWe offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:\nMedical\nDental\nVision\nRetirement Plan\nPaid Holidays/ Vacation Days \nAnd much more\nCompany Benefits:\nHealth & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.\nFinancial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.\n*100% paid by ADS.\nEEO Statement\nADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. 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