Production Team Associate

Full Job Description

Production Team Associate

Advanced Drainage Systems Canada (‘ADS’) is a leading manufacturer of plastic drainage
pipe and water management systems. As the second largest recycler of plastic in North
America we are not only a leader in water management but a leader in sustainable
practices as well. We seek out the best talent and offer tremendous opportunity for growth
along with competitive compensation & benefits. If you are looking for a career with an
industry leader that also offers a family feel, ADS is the place for you!
WHY JOIN ADS?

- Be a part of a well-established, growing business in Canada and Globally
- We are a company that cares about you
- Join a culture dedicated to a safe environment
- Build a career that provides growth opportunities & advancement

The Production Team Associate at our facilities play a key role in our production and
quality success. We are looking for an individual who can operate with efficiently while
maintaining an obsessive focus on safety and continuous improvement.

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

- Work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems, perform repairs and adjustments to
meet production expectations
- Meet product quality specifications by conducting routine inspections and testing in
adherence to compliance guidelines
- Conduct preventative maintenance on plant machines and extrusion platforms
- Lead and/or assist with line changes, start-ups, shutdowns and equipment set-up
- Learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements
- Practice continuous improvement and 6S, including facility housekeeping
- Tracking and maintaining quantity of units produced from the production line
- Packaging, bundling and wrapping of finished goods
- Ensure quality by conducting final visual inspections and labeling all finished goods
- Accurately and timely completion of shift production and reporting paperwork
- Ability to operate various production platforms and processes effectively
- Achieve expectations to meet standard production efficiencies and

Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

- Self-motivated and the ability to work independently, while maintaining a strong teamoriented
environment
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
- Ability to identify quality concerns in finished goods
- Dependable
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, ability to maintain efficiency and pace
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Strong communication; reading and writing in English
- Basic Computer knowledge and understanding

Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

- Previous Manufacturing experience
- Extrusion or plastics knowledge an asset.

Night shift: 7:45 pm to 8 am.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thorndale, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• This job is on the night shift: 7:45 pm to 8 am. Are you able to work on this shift?
• This job requires heavy lifting. Are you able to perform physical labor for extended periods of time?

TO APPLY: 
Submit Resume 
    via email: paul.noon@ads-pipe.com
    via fax: 519-461-9850