Site Logistics Packager - Represented/Tariff

Dow•Louisville, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is hiring a Site Logistics Packager in Louisville, Kentucky. This packaging operator runs packaging equipment, bags product, and loads product onto trailers using a forklift. The role also tests product quality, performs housekeeping, isolates energy sources on packaging equipment for maintenance, and issues safe work permits. The employee follows Operating Discipline practices and supports safe, efficient plant operations. Work includes monitoring process conditions and equipment, troubleshooting operational issues, performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance, and contributing to process improvements and root cause investigations. The role also involves collecting and entering plant performance metrics, using Statistical Process Control tools, and coaching and training others on plant operations. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the role and department. This role requires a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including every second weekend, and overtime coverage as required. Physical work includes lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 55 pounds; frequent bending, reaching, and lifting; and working at heights, in enclosed spaces, in hazardous materials areas, and in varied weather conditions. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and be willing and medically approved to participate in the fire brigade. Dow does not offer relocation assistance for this position. The company describes a total rewards program that may include competitive pay and bonus opportunities, retirement and insurance programs, learning and development opportunities, vacation and other paid time off, and various wellbeing resources and employee programs; availability varies by location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current, valid U.S. driver's license.
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including every second weekend.
Ability to provide overtime coverage as required.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available.
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 amid intense or continuous noise, hazardous materials, and all types of weather, including heat, rain, and cold.
Ability to perform sustained manual activities at moderate to heavy exertion levels.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices for safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
Operate and field-check process equipment; monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
Perform operations tasks as directed, including field checks, equipment preparation, and sampling.
Align operational activities and process performance with plant and business goals.
Troubleshoot process deviations and problems.
Initiate and participate in root cause investigations as required.
Coach and train others on plant operations.
Use process knowledge and skills to improve plant performance and Operating Discipline.
Monitor, collect, and enter plant metrics for 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.
Troubleshoot process equipment and perform minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance using appropriate processes and disciplines.
Operate a forklift and load product onto trailers.
Operate packaging equipment and package product into bags.
Test product quality and perform housekeeping.
Isolate energy sources to packaging equipment for maintenance and issue safe work permits.
Perform other responsibilities assigned based on job role and department.

Benefits

Competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, along with locally relevant incentives.
Programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing.
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 for U.S. employees.
Medical and life insurance packages with coverage options; travel insurance is available in certain locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based workplace flexibility.
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 for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Wellbeing Portal.
On-site fitness facilities, where available.
Employee discounts, including online shopping, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.
Transportation allowance, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives may be available at some locations.