Site Logistics Packager - Represented/Tariff

Dow Chemical•Louisville, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is hiring a Site Logistics Packager in Louisville, Kentucky. This packaging operator operates packaging equipment, puts product into bags, and loads product onto trailers using a forklift. The role also includes testing product quality, housekeeping, isolating energy sources on packaging equipment for maintenance, and issuing safe work permits. The operator follows operating discipline and safety procedures to support efficient plant operations; monitors process conditions, equipment, and control systems; performs assigned operational tasks; and works to align process performance with plant and business goals. The position involves troubleshooting process issues, participating in root cause investigations, coaching and training others, identifying opportunities to improve plant performance, collecting and entering plant metrics, and using Statistical Process Control tools. The operator may also troubleshoot process equipment, make minor repairs and improvements, perform preventive maintenance, and carry out other duties assigned according to the job role and department. This position requires working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including every second weekend, and providing overtime coverage as required. The work includes significant physical demands and exposure to varied weather, noise, and hazardous materials. Dow does not offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current, valid U.S. driver's license.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available.
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including every second weekend.
Ability to provide overtime coverage as required.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 55 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, and lift frequently, and to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work at heights, climb stairs and ladders, and work in tight or enclosed spaces.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a full-face respirator, ear plugs, and goggles.
Ability to work in intense or continuous noise, around hazardous materials, and in all types of weather, including heat, rain, and cold.
Ability to perform sustained manual activities at moderate to heavy levels of exertion.
Willingness and medical approval to participate in the fire brigade.
Willingness to adhere to safety standards, including the smoke-free and drug-free workplace policy.
Ability to follow safety procedures, operating standards, energy isolation practices, and safe work requirements.
Equipment operation and troubleshooting skills, including packaging and process equipment, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and handle packaged materials.
Ability to perform quality testing and use process monitoring tools such as Statistical Process Control.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills, including identifying operational issues and participating in root cause investigations.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in the chemical industry.
Previous experience with SAP.
An associate degree or higher.

Responsibilities

Operate packaging equipment and place product into bags.
Load product onto trailers using a forklift and support site logistics activities.
Test product quality and monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
Follow operating discipline, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
Perform assigned operating tasks, including field checks, equipment preparation, and sampling.
Conduct housekeeping, isolate energy sources on packaging equipment for maintenance, and issue safe work permits.
Troubleshoot process deviations and equipment problems; perform minor repairs, improvements, and preventive maintenance.
Initiate or participate in root cause investigations as required.
Coach and train others on plant operations.
Collect and enter plant metrics related to Statistical Process Control, asset utilization, conversion costs, and production yields; identify optimization opportunities.
Use Statistical Process Control tools to optimize plant operations and provide feedback on their effectiveness.
Operate a forklift.
Carry out other responsibilities assigned based on the job role and department.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, with locally relevant incentives.
Programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
Competitive retirement program, which may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
Employee stock purchase programs, where available.
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program in the United States.
Medical and life insurance packages with a variety of coverage options.
Travel insurance in certain countries or locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based flexibility to support productivity and personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Wellbeing Portal for Dow employees.
On-site fitness facilities, where available.
Employee discounts, including online shopping, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.
Transportation allowance at some locations.
Meal subsidies or vouchers at some locations.
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives, such as bike-to-work programs, at some locations.