Local College Co-op - Production

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. 

Dow has an exciting part-time cooperative education job opportunity available in Midland, MI. This position is open to qualified and highly-committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Midland Dow site. Unlike a short-term internship project outside of school terms, this particular role is a long-term, year-round, undergraduate student position -- at least one full year in duration -- while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. This opportunity offers the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles. This program is designed for academically successful students who meet ALL of the specific job and co-op program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

Job Purpose

The position exists to provide support for the organization focused on production data validation and analytics to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Key Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Reviewing production data, investigating errors, updating documentation, and support for month-end activities

• Supporting month end close accounting processes

• Administrative duties as needed

• The student will be working with an SAP production recording system and supporting a fast-paced production environment. They will need to be on-site to complete this work.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing Supply Chain, Accounting, or Business majors may be the best fit for this position.

• Student must be capable of walking through a production area when working through cycle count issues or doing other inspections (will need to wear the appropriate provided PPE; steel toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, goggles, etc.)

• Student must be able to deliver a quality work product, pay attention to details, prioritize tasks, and follow through on details to completion.

• Student must be efficient and productive and be able to keep up with deadlines committed to.

• Student should be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done, ask for clarity or additional instruction when needed, and be able to work independently as well as cooperatively with the team.

• Student should be flexible, cooperative and have a positive attitude.

Preferred Skills

• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communication
• Collaboration

Critical Requirements of the Local Student Co-Op Program

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Midland Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Since this is a Local Co-op position, candidates must live within 50 miles of the Dow site to which they are applying
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (~Sept-Apr).
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+ is preferred
• Able to begin work very soon, usually within 3 weeks of the job offer, and work year-round at least 16 hours each week ONLY during our regular business hours (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri…max 8 hours/day and 30/week during school).
• Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (BEFORE completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or BEFORE transferring out of the area).  Students available longer than one year before completing their degree program are preferred and advantaged. 
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to wo