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.
Material Coordinator
US-MI-Owosso
Job ID: 2025-19202 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Pipe 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
The Material Coordinator is responsible for the safe handling and transfer of raw materials to the warehouse or material silos. The Material Coordinator must utilize optimizer software to make a material blend and is responsible for raw material sampling and inventory. When needed, the Material Coordinator will assist in the loading and unloading of materials. This position requires the flexibility to work 40 hours or more per week and weekends as required. The Material Coordinator report directly to the Material Manager.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
Assist with truck loading as needed
Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production or Yard Supervisor
Transfer raw materials to the warehouse or material silos
Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
Practice proper truck operation and preventive maintenance
Ensure proper stacking of raw materials
Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
Responsible for adherence to all raw material SOPs
Utilize optimizer software to make a material blend
Perform regular inventory counts and reconciliations
Conduct visual product quality inspections
Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
*Job will require other responsibilities as assigned
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
Self-motivation
Forklift & OTR vehicle driving skills
Dependability
High Organizational Skills
Written and verbal skills
Detail-oriented
Team oriented
Basic Mathematical skills
Energetic
CDL Class A License (if applicable)
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 75 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.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.