Associate Operator

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About You and This Role

Your primary purpose is to complete production batches safely, on time, and within specification. You can work within and across Zones on the manufacturing floor. Can fill customer orders through the block scheduling process is the primary goal of all technicians on the manufacturing floor. You can also require the technician to be able load and unload tank trucks and rail cars.

Responsibilities

• Safely and Accurately Complete batches per production / block schedule and standard Operating Discipline.
• Execute assigned work using batch ticket and detailed procedures.
• Assume ownership of assigned work. Follow batches through to completion.
• Check QC progress, packaging needs to keep batches moving. Overtime may be required to complete batches. Status of Batches should be noted on block schedule, (i.e., Complete, Ready to Package, Incomplete). Reason for exceptions to block schedule should be noted in log.
• Accountable to Production Coordinator for daily activity. Job Performance is monitored by the Production Coordinator, Production Engineer, (and others); but Managed by the Operations Leader.
• Perform job duties to satisfactory levels in support of the business and the team. This includes prompt arrival at start of shift, appropriate breaks, and adequate communication between shifts to ensure safe and accurate completion of batches.
• Cooperates with associated functions to support the business: QC Lab, Site Logistics, EH&S and R&D. Knows, understands, and contributes to Plant goals.
• Schedule Vacation and Time off per the site policy. Keep Production Coordinator informed of all attendance issues.
• Complete Safety and Compliance Checks as directed. Use proper PPE and perform Housekeeping as required.
• Attends/completes training as directed. 
• Once Red Tag User (LO/TO) and Safe Work Permitting (SWP) trained, performs LO/TO and SWP duties as needed.
• All employees are expected to participate as team members in their area of work or an area of interest.
• Intervenes with unsafe behavior and coach teammates to do the same.
• Dow does Not Tolerate Unsafe Acts. Coach teammates to correct behavior and if necessary, reports unsafe acts immediately to EH&S Delivery and leadership.
• Responds to Emergencies, Leak, or Spill as directed by the Crisis.
• Response Leader or Emergency Response Team.
• Participates in Root Cause Investigations and volunteers for corrective actions.
• Works with the Production Coordinator/Production Engineer to properly document Operating Discipline through procedures and training documentation.
• Performs initial troubleshooting to best of ability before involving Production Coordinator / Supervision.
• This is a hands-on role that requires repetitive tasks, troubleshooting and extreme care and safety. Due to the complexity of the role the person hired will be expected to stay in the role for a minimum of 2 years.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial role OR 4 or more years of military experience.
• Current, valid US driver's license to drive a forklift.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Must be able and willing to work either 8-hour rotating shift Monday - Friday (6AM - 2:30 pm, 2pm - 10:30pm) OR permanent third shift Sunday - Thursday (10pm - 6:30am).
• Must be able to work weekends if 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in Chemical Technology, Manufacturing Processing, or Chemical Processing.
• Previous experience in a chemical or