Associate Operator

Dow•Marietta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to complete production batches safely, on time, and within specification. The Associate Operator will work within and across Zones on the manufacturing floor, with the main goal of filling customer orders through the block scheduling process. This is a hands-on role that requires repetitive tasks, troubleshooting, and extreme care and safety. The person hired will be expected to stay in the role for a minimum of 2 years due to the complexity of the role.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Current, valid US driver's license to drive a forklift.
Work overtime as needed.
Able to follow procedures and processes.
Safety focused.
Able to work within an empowered team environment.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment.
Must be able and willing to work an 8-hour permanent shift: First shift is Monday - Friday (6AM - 2:30 pm). Second shift is Monday - Friday (2pm - 10:30pm). Third shift is Sunday - Thursday (10pm - 6:30am).
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.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial role OR 3 or more years of military experience.
Associate's degree or higher in Chemical Technology, Manufacturing Processing, or Chemical Processing.
Previous experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment.
Hazmat experience.
Fort Lift Truck experience/certifications.
Familiarity with LOTO and Safe Work Permit Writing.
Working with machines and HMIs.

Responsibilities

Safely and Accurately Complete batches per production / block schedule and standard Operating Discipline.
Execute assigned work using batch ticket and detailed procedures.
Assume ownership of assigned work.
Follow batches through to completion.
Check QC progress, packaging needs to keep batches moving.
Overtime may be required to complete batches.
Status of Batches should be noted on block schedule, (i.e., Complete, Ready to Package, Incomplete).
Reason for exceptions to block schedule should be noted in log.
Accountable to Production Coordinator for daily activity.
Perform job duties to satisfactory levels in support of the business and the team.
Prompt arrival at start of shift, appropriate breaks, and adequate communication between shifts to ensure safe and accurate completion of batches.
Cooperates with associated functions to support the business: QC Lab, Site Logistics, EH&S and R&D.
Knows, understands, and contributes to Plant goals.
Schedule Vacation and Time off per the site policy.
Keep Production Coordinator informed of all attendance issues.
Complete Safety and Compliance Checks as directed.
Use proper PPE and perform Housekeeping as required.
Attends/completes training as directed.
Once Red Tag User (LO/TO) and Safe Work Permitting (SWP) trained, performs LO/TO and SWP duties as needed.
Participates as team members in their area of work.
Intervenes with unsafe behavior and coach teammates to do the same.
Coach teammates to correct behavior and if necessary, reports unsafe acts immediately to EH&S Delivery and leadership.
Responds to Emergencies, Leak, or Spill as directed by the Response Leader.
Participates in Root Cause Investigations and volunteers for corrective actions.
Works with the Production Coordinator/Production Engineer to properly document Operating Discipline through procedures and training documentation.
Performs initial troubleshooting to best of ability before involving Production Coordinator / Supervision.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)