Immediate Hiring for Production Associates at Advanced Drainage Systems at our Mendota, IL location (1600 Industrial Dr. Mendota, Illinois 61342) Approx. 30 minutes away from Ottawa.

Wages starting at $19.00 AND $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Join the Mendota, IL team today - our company is growing and so are our people! We are holding open interviews with on-the-spot offers. ADS offers shift options, a variety of career paths, and attractive benefits. You can also expect wage increases with each certification received!

In return, we simply ask that you: take pride in your work each day, have a strong work ethic, and the commitment to continuously improve while maintaining a safe work environment in a diverse and inclusive culture.

Benefits, Salary, & Schedule:

Operator pay begins at $19.00 per hour. YOU play a part in how often you get a raise – ADS offers and encourages you to take part in company paid certifications, each of which will increase your hourly pay and skill sets in addition to your merit-based raises!

• $2000 Sign-On Bonus
• Paid Uniforms and $175 boot allowance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA
• Profit Sharing Plan (401k)
• Paid Vacation, Company Paid Holidays, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty, Military Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Scholarship Program
• Retirement, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Rapid Growth within the Company: ADS provides on-going certifications to advance your career & pay.

Schedule: Monday- Friday (first Saturday each month)

• 3rd shift: 11:00pm – 7:30am

Pay:

• Starting at $19.00 / hour ( $1.50 shift differential for 3rd shift)
• Sign on bonus $2,000, and paid at 90 and 180 days

As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for the packaging, labeling and visual quality inspection of all products produced on the production line. You will partner closely with the Line Operator to meet production goals and also assist with start-ups, shutdowns, and tooling changeovers.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in fluctuating temperatures.
• Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to stand and be mobile throughout a 8-hour shift.
• Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
• To occasionally lift items up to 75 pounds

This position requires the flexibility to work 40 hours per week and weekends as required.

Every day, you can expect to:

• Ensure quality by conducting final inspections and labeling all finished goods
• Track quantity of units produced from the production line to ensure efficiency
• Utilize standard operating procedures to package pipe to be delivered to customers
• Maintain a safe working environment that includes the consistent use of Personal Protection Equipment to ensure your safety
• Ability to learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
• Invest in your career with ADS.
• Practice continuous safety.

To thrive in this role, you must:

• Practice continuous improvement
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be able to stand and be mobile throughout a 8-hour shift
• Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs

"When I first heard about ADS through a friend of mine, actually it was kind of a coveted position here in town, so I was excited when I heard there was an opening available…I wanted to be part of it."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person