Production Operator - Represented/Tariff

About the position

A Production operator at the Elizabethtown plant is expected to operate batch mixers, continuous compounding units, packaging lines, and/or powered industrial trucks. The production operator is expected to produce quality material while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and safety focus on their daily work. Future opportunities could include operating assigned equipment to ensure safe, quality, and efficient operation of the entire plant. This includes transferring and loading packaged goods onto dry van trailers, unloading raw materials from tanker trucks and operating yard trucks to move empty/full trailers and tankers.

Responsibilities

• Operation of batch mixing equipment, continuous compounding units, packaging lines
• Assist or fully operate pail/drum filling operations
• Follow procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Perform adjustment and minor repairs to equipment
• Assist mechanics, electricians, and other building personnel with troubleshooting and repair
• Participate in and write Safe Work Permits
• Follow Lock Out/Tag Out and Return to Operation (RTO) procedures
• Operate/interfaces with and has a general understanding of computer controlled equipment and processes
• Communicate effectively across a diverse work group and across shifts through the use of email and computer-based applications
• Hose changes, static mixer changes, flushing procedures, bulk changes, and all associated SAP transactions necessary to complete one order and move to the next
• Fill out run sheets and other required documents completely and accurately per ISO standards
• Responsible for assuring that color and quality of material in the package meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• General housekeeping duties
• Help create new procedures
• Maintain regular attendance and be able to work various shifts and overtime as required
• Perform basic troubleshooting tasks for process upsets
• Perceive, identify, and respond to alarms
• Using hand, power, and pneumatic tools
• May work outdoors and in inclement weather

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One or more of the following: Associate’s degree or Higher in related field
• 3 or more years of experience in an Operations, Maintenance, Site Logistics, Quality, or Security role within a manufacturing environment
• 4 or more years of Military experience
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work legally in the United States

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience working in a Chemical Manufacturing environment
• Previous experience as a Production Operator
• Previous experience in a Maintenance role
• Forklift experience
• Mechanically inclined
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing technical equipment
• Ability to communicate to team via e-mail, as well as face-to-face individually and in team settings
• Data entry skills (basic computer skills)
• Proficient computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and SAP
• High regard for personal safety and the safety of others, with a proven history of addressing safety concerns and issues

Benefits

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity
• Benefits and programs to support physical, mental, financial, and social well-being
• Competitive retirement program including company-provided benefits and savings opportunities
• Employee stock purchase programs
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program
• Robust medical and life insurance packages
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance
• Paid time off for new parents
• Paid time off to care for family members
• Paid time off to support volunteering and ERG participation
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees
• On-site fitness facilities
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships
• Transportation allowance and meal subsidies (availability varies)