Associate Operator

Dow Chemical•Auburn, WA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Operator located in Auburn, MI (USA). The Associate Operator operates industrial mixers, mills, presses, and drum tumblers to produce and package advanced silicone materials. The Auburn team is driven to be Dow's best. Our culture offers endless opportunities for motivated individuals to achieve their career and personal goals. The skills developed and products manufactured at Auburn not only foster personal growth but also shape the future of the world. This is an entry level position for Operations at the Auburn site and successful candidates will be expected to progress to more advanced operator roles within the Auburn Site as they develop the necessary skills and experience. Operator Progression is managed at the site level.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be 18 years old or older.
Must have a current, valid US driver’s license.
Willing and able to work all applicable shifts on a rotating basis (including weekends) and work overtime when needed.
Successfully complete a background check and pass a drug screen if job offer is received and accepted
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

Basic math skills are often necessary for tasks like material additions, inventory control, and packaging.
Demonstrating basic computer skills, such as using Word, Excel, SAP, Teams, and Outlook, is preferred.
Able to effectively prioritize and plan your work for the day with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Producing, packaging and labeling products for our global customers using industrial mixers, drum tumblers, mills, and presses.
Recording production data with SAP.
Preparing raw materials for operations.
Manual additions of raw materials to mixers.
Safe operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment.
Works with shift team members and other shift teams to leverage skills and knowledge to balance workload ensuring assigned tasks are completed by due dates.
Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.
Maintains qualification in assigned areas, per facility policy, and completes training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.

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). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
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)