Advanced Drainage Systems

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.
Yard Loader

US-IL-Lacon

Job ID: 2026-22302
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing
Lacon

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

A Yard Loader is responsible for safely and accurately loading and unloading all deliveries made and received by ADS. A Yard Loader must demonstrate safe and proper vehicle operation at all times. This position also interacts with company and non-company drivers as well as will-call customers and should display excellent customer service skills. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Loaders report directly to the Yard Supervisor and/or Yard Manager.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Embrace a culture of safety. We expect our people to communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries immediately
• Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
• Safely operate a forklift and conduct preventative maintenance on forklifts and other machines in the plant
• Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
• Promote good customer service skills when loading and unloading deliveries while minimizing errors
• Ensure proper product rotation and tracking of inventory levels
• Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
• Practice continuous improvement with regard to process and facility housekeeping
• Invest in your career with ADS. Build and maintain job skills and additional earning potential through company training programs
• Other duties as assigned

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
• Energetic and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Basic inventory management skills
• Forklift operation
• Dependability
• Ability to learn new skills
• Team-oriented
• Basic mathematical skills

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

• Previous warehouse, industrial or manufacturing experience

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Profit Sharing Plan (401k)
• Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty
• Military Leave

Hourly Range:

$19.00-$20.00

Individual pay may vary and is determined by work location, shift, and factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ADS offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and competitive medical and retirement benefit programs. Your recruiter can share more specific information on the role and location of which you apply.

Leadership Competencies
EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.