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.
Pelletizing Line Operator

US-PA-Shippenville

Job ID: 2026-20595
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing
Advanced Drainage Systems

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 Pelletizing Line Operator is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a Pelletizing line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. Ability to work varying shifts is also required due to equipment changeovers. A Pelletizing Line Operator reports directly to the shift Wash Line Supervisor.

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

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment

• Completion of shift production and reporting paperwor

• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Supervisor

• Meet ADS and AASHTO quality specifications for all products produced

• Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required

• Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required

• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance

• Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively; earn certifications

• Maintain facility housekeeping

• Adhere to ADS product sampling schedule

• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs

• Perform tooling changeovers in an efficient manner

• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines

• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
  

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities

• Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. forklifts, in a safe manner

• Basic computer skills

• Reading and Writing skills

• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills

• Self-motivated

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds to a height of 6 feet

The employee will be working specified shifts and moving around at all times, which will require the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours

Facilities can be extremely hot or cold at times, so the employee must have the ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes

The employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods

The Position requires full range of body motion on a daily basis including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

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.