Lab Technician

Immediate Hiring for Experienced Lab Technician at Advanced Drainage Systems!

Work FULL TIME, 40 hours!

Wages starting at $17 .75 Shift Differential

Apply today for a potential to start immediately!

ADS Recycling
22793 Route 66 North Shippenville, PA 16254

Join the Clarion, PA team as a Lab Technician. We encourage anyone who is looking to jump start their career to apply because we will train you.

ADS offers a variety of career pathways, attractive benefits, hands on training and wage increase with each in-house certification received!

In return, we simply ask that you plan to come to work each day with an ambition to reallylearn; with the work ethic necessary to continuously improve; to take part in how proud we are of keeping a safe work environment; to want to be part of a work culture that is inclusive and diverse. Please keep in mind, this is a manufacturing plant, and you will work on your feet for extended periods of time in an uncontrolled climate facility.

Benefits, Salary, & Schedule:

Pay begins at $17 per hour. YOU play a part in how often you get a raise – ADS offers and encourages you to take part in progressive learning modules, each of which will increase your skill sets and enhance your career path in addition to potential merit-based raises!

· Paid Uniforms and $130 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 Career Growth Opportunities and Certifications: ADS employees have many opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.

Schedule: Monday- Friday

· 2nd shift: 3:45pm – 1:30am (8 hours with a 30 min lunch break)

· Flexibility to work some weekends due to business need

· Overtime available with approval based on business need

What you’ll do:

This position requires testing of raw materials and finish goods on a daily basis and frequently in a high-volume environment. Interacts with other lab technicians, engineers, and manufacturing personnel frequently while testing raw materials, finish products, R & D projects, etc.

Every day, you can expect to:

· Perform raw material tests and finish product tests with provided lab equipment

· Report test results to central lab facility, as well as inputting the information in a tracking system

· Perform basic maintenance on lab equipment

· Research and re-test as needed any material with a facility complaints and report findings swiftly

· Perform gage calibrations
Test competitor samples and provide report

· Prepare raw material and finish products for testing

· Assist in developing and writing lab and quality control procedures

· Present findings and quality in group setting to corporate leaders

· Most assignments are standardized, and minimal supervision is required

· Maintain clean work area

· Other job duties as assigned by supervisor

To thrive in this role, you must have:

· Basic math skill

· Good decision-making and problem-solving skills

· Attention to detail

· Time Management

· Team working experience

· Ability to remain calm, professional, and steadfast when working in a high-volume environment

· Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)

· Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills

· Willing to travel as required

Preferred Experience:

· 2 years Quality inspection, plastics processing is a plus!

· Leadership experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

· Able to lift 50 lbs consistently

"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."

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $-1