Responsibilities Primary Purpose: A Press Line Operator is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a production 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, varying shifts, and weekends as required. A Press Line III Operator reports directly to the shift Production Supervisor. Primary Job Responsibilities: (This list may not include all the duties assigned) • Meet ADS and ASSHTO quality specifications for all products produced • Must be comfortable with heavy machinery, intricate band saw, and hand tools • Be able to use hand tools, and saws to scale product for proper fittings • Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively; earn certifications • Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all large blow molding lines • Completion of shift production and reporting paperwork • Maintain and build job skills through company training programs and understand and practice ADS Core Values • Physically Able to handle lifting 75lbs and heavy machinery • Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment • Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, or injuries to the Production Supervisor. • Assist with Preventative Maintenance program as required • Maintain facility housekeeping • Perform other duties as assigned Job skills: • Previous manufacturing machine operation, or extrusion experience preferred, not required • Mechanical troubleshooting and repair ability • Ability to operate hand tools • Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. band saws in a safe manner • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication skills, reading and writing skills • High school diploma or equivalent required • Prerequisite: meet all press operator I requirements Physical requirements: • Must be able left and move heavy items repeatedly up to 75 lbs and height of 6 ft. • This 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. • This position is handling machinery and hand tools daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to transport material and finished goods. • Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, stand and perform physical labor for extended periods of time • Must be able to perform work in extreme weather conditions and temperature extremes • Must pass Drug test, Background check. Equipment / Tools: • Hand tools, band saws • Manufacturing tools Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Retirement Plan • Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days • And much more Company Benefits: Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs. Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection. *100% paid by ADS.