Lab Technician

Overview At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at . Responsibilities Summary: 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. Primary Job Responsibilities:The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:o Perform raw material tests o Report test results to plantso Perform finish product tests o Perform basic maintenance on lab equipmento Test customer complaints and provide report o Perform gage calibrationso Test competitor samples and provide report o Prepare raw material and finish products for testingo Assist in developing and writing lab and quality control procedures o Most assignments are standardized and minimal supervision is required.o Maintain clean work area o Other job duties as assigned by supervisor Job Skills:This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:o Basic math skills o Good decision making skillso Problem solving skills o Team working experienceo Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc) o Good verbal and written communication skillso Willing to travel as required Preferred Experience: o Quality inspection, plastics processing Physical Requirements: o Able to lift 50 lbs consistently 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.