Packaging Operator

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Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About you and this role:

As the Packaging Operator, you would operate equipment and process related control systems in a safe and efficient manner. The role involves optimizing plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions, conducting field checks, adjusting control systems and operating equipment based on process controls and observations. The Packaging Operator will work in the sealant packaging area of the plant, providing support on the cartridge and tube filling lines. As the Packaging Operator, it is your responsibility to use standard operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods to address defined and straightforward problems. You must have the ability to select solutions from established options to resolve typical administrative, data organization, and data coordination problems. You will be accountable for managing your own assigned workload with no additional supervisory responsibilities. In this role, your performance impacts the quality of your own work as well as your team’s work.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and process control systems safely and efficiently within the sealant packaging area.

• Monitor equipment performance and process conditions, making adjustments as needed to optimize plant operations.

• Conduct field checks and inspections to ensure equipment is functioning properly and meets operational standards.

• Support cartridge and tube filling lines, ensuring consistent output and quality.

• Follow established work processes and standard operating procedures to complete routine tasks accurately.

• Communicate technical information with team members, understanding how your role connects with others in the workgroup.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required.

• Current, valid US driver's license is required.

• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)

• 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.

Preferred qualifications

• 2 or more years of manufacturing or related experience is preferred.

Your skills

• Process Monitoring and Equipment Operation - Ability to operate packaging machinery and control systems efficiently while observing equipment performance and process conditions to ensure safe and optimal production.

• Field Inspection and Troubleshooting - Skill in conducting field checks and identifying equipment issues or process deviations, using standard procedures to make adjustments or escalate concerns.

• Technical Communication - Capability to