Job Description

Our purpose

Join a team that’s passionate about partnership. With careers at Dow, we take time to explore questions and talk to each other. We love to learn. Our people are driven by limitless curiosity.

We are an innovative, customer centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company.

Employing 36,500 individuals
Across 109 manufacturing sites
In over 31 countries

Our portfolio of products and solutions include:

Plastics: With new technology trends, our plastic additives can be experienced in many everyday items including vinyl, blow-molding bottles, film, rigid containers, PVC plastics, siding, decks and rails, foam pipes and profile formulations, window frames and high-efficiency lubricants.

Industrial intermediates: As the product of a reaction that is beneficial when used as a precursor chemical for another product, industrial intermediates can take on many shapes and forms. Ours are used in home comfort and appliance, building and construction, adhesives, and lubricants, and more.

Coatings: Whether it’s a water-based coating or solvent-based coating, a thin film is deposited on materials to enhance specific properties such as enhanced performance, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability.

Silicone businesses: Our silicone-based materials can withstand more demanding applications, from those operating at extreme temperatures, to those under harsh environmental conditions for long periods of time.

Learn more about our partnerships, collaborations, and innovations on LinkedIn (@Dow) or Twitter (@DowNewsroom).  We make diversity and inclusion a priority—because sharing our perspectives and building on each other’s ideas will drive innovation. Could you imagine yourself in a place like this?

About You:

Monitors production deviation from standard, investigates the root cause for the deviation and corrects production and inventory data in SAP, as appropriate. Reconciles and closes production/period orders after all production posting is complete, monitors and balances inventories and performs routine month end close activities. Requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities. May act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Site Logistics Operator in Louisville, KY.

About You:

This position is for a packaging operator who is responsible for operating the packaging equipment, putting product into bags, and loading product onto trailers using a forklift.  The packaging operator will test product quality, conduct housekeeping, isolate energy sources to packaging equipment for maintenance, and issue safe work permits.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Follows Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitor process conditions, equipment and control systems.
Performs tasks assigned to operations as directed - including field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.
Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals.
Uses trouble shooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.
As required, initiates and participates in Root Cause Investigations.
Coaches and train others on plant operations.
Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline.
Monitors, collects and inputs plant metrics for Statistical Process Control (S.P.C.), asset utilization, conversion costs, and production yields and identify opportunities for plant optimization.
Utilizes Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to optimize plant operation and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the SPC tools.
Other responsibilities may be assigned based on job role and department.
Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Current, valid US driver's license.
Willing to adhere to all safety standards, including the smoke free and drug-free workplace policy.
Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including every second weekend.
Able to provide overtime coverage, as required.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Physical Requirements:

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
Stand 50% of the time.
Walk for extended periods of time
Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
Work in tight and closed in spaces.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to a full face respirator.
Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
Work in an area with hazardous materials.
Able to work in all types of weather, including heat, rain, and cold.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 or more years chemical industry experience.
Previous experience with SAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Outlook, and Excel
Associates degree or higher.

Your Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Able to perform sustained manual activities at moderate to heavy levels of exertion.
Willing and able (medically approved) to participate in the fire brigade
Able to drive a forklift.
Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
Have strong Interpersonal, Facilitative, and Organizational skills.
Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals.
Demonstrates excellent decision making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately.
Effectively manages multiple competing priorities.
Has strong troubleshooting skills.
Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to communicate with a very diverse population which is spread across the site.
Strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
Able to work with independently with minimal supervision with in an empowered team environment.
Strong work ethic.
Safety focused

**The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from interviews.  If you consider a position that is not within the area you reside you will be responsible for all cost that incur.**

Dow Offers: 

A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment 
Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth 
The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world 
Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others