Production Operator - Represented/Tariff

Dow Chemical-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Elizabethtown, KY
5,001-10,000 employees
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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.

  • 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
  • Performs adjustment and minor repairs to equipment. Assist mechanics, electricians, and other building personnel with trouble shooting and repair.
  • Participate in and write Safe Work Permits
  • Follow Lock Out/Tag Out and Return to Operation (RTO) procedures
  • Operates/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 (computer) transactions necessary to complete one order and move to the next.
  • Fills 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
  • Maintaining 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.
  • A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Have a high regard for personal safety and the safety of others, with a proven history of addressing safety concerns and issues.
  • 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.
  • Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • 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)
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