Line Operator

Description

The Line Operator is responsible for daily production‑line activities, including housekeeping, safety, quality control, maintaining production efficiencies, and performing repairs to minimize downtime. The role requires flexibility to work 40 + hours per week, including weekends and varying shifts for equipment changeovers.

• Manage a plastic extrusion line to meet customer quality specifications.
• Follow standard operating procedures to keep the production line within specifications.
• Lead line tooling changes, start‑ups, and shutdowns.
• Maintain a safe work environment through proper PPE and housekeeping compliance.
• Accurately complete shift production and reporting paperwork.
• Conduct regular product sampling to ensure consistent quality.
• Assist with the preventative maintenance program.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all lines.
• Obtain certifications to operate various production lines.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical issues, performing repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Perform tooling changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Practice continuous improvement for both the line and facility housekeeping.
• Apply mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Operate heavy machinery, such as forklifts, safely.
• Perform physical labor for extended periods in fluctuating temperatures.
• Execute full‑range body motions, including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and mounting/dismounting equipment.
• Stand and stay mobile throughout a 12‑hour shift.
• Use hands, arms, and legs to handle and transport finished goods.
• Participate in a retirement 401(k) plan with company match.
• Use flexible spending accounts for child care and health care.
• Obtain identity theft and fraud protection, all 100 % paid by ADS.

Requirements

Candidates must possess mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities, basic computer skills, analytical problem‑solving, and the capacity to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts safely. A high‑school diploma or equivalent is required; previous experience in manufacturing machine operation or extrusion is preferred. The position involves extended physical labor, full‑body motion, and standing for 12‑hour shifts.

• Use basic computer applications.
• Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Possess strong reading and writing skills.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have prior manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience (preferred).

Benefits

ADS offers both 8‑hour and 12‑hour shift options. The 12‑hour schedule provides work‑life balance with more days off, increased take‑home pay through overtime, and personal savings from fewer commuting days—typically six fewer trips per month.

ADS provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid holidays and vacation days, and a range of health‑welfare options such as HDHP, HSA, telemedicine, and employee assistance programs. Additional voluntary benefits cover accident, critical illness, disability, life insurance, stock purchase, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and identity‑theft protection, all 100 % paid by ADS.

• Receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Enjoy paid holidays and vacation days.
• Access health‑welfare plans including HDHP, HSA, telemedicine, and employee assistance program.
• Choose voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification coverage.
• Obtain short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Receive basic life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Get voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Benefit from adoption financial reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance