Junior Site Logistics Technician- Materials Handler

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 (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

The purpose of the Site Logistics Material Handler job is to provide service to Production and to the Marietta site through Raw Material and Finished Goods loading, unloading, staging, packaging, and shuttling.  The Material Handler works closely with the Clerk to collaborate and communicate with Logistics Personnel, Operations, Customer Service Representative, Service providers and all others involved in the receiving, staging, and shipping of material.  The Material Handler will be a positive team player assisting other receiving team members as able to help build positive team chemistry. 

This role develops technical skills on the job to perform routine work activities using existing standard operating procedures. Completes assigned tasks with a close to moderate degree of supervision.

In this role, you will be using standard operating procedures to complete well-defined activities to develop the technical skills required to perform routine tasks. You will need to understand how these assigned tasks relate to other jobs and be able to exchange information in routine situations within your workgroup.

It is your responsibility to use existing procedures to resolve straightforward problems with limited opportunities to independently modify procedures or work processes. You are accountable for managing your assigned tasks and the accuracy of your own work. You will receive close to moderate level of supervision and guidance in this role.

Responsibilities

• Follow established operating procedures and safety standards to ensure safe and efficient material handling.
• Successful completion of all required training.
• Physically load and unload product in a safe and legal manner in accordance with Dow standards and all regulatory requirements.
• Perform OSHA-required equipment inspections prior to use.
• Safe operation of various fork lift equipment to move drums, totes, pressurized tanks, and pallets.
• Safe operation of turret lift equipment for staging and pulling materials from racks at heights exceeding 20 feet.
• Assist with safe and proper preparation of loads for shipment including banding, stretch wrap, palletizing, blocking and bracing.
• Movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and miscellaneous equipment and items as requested.
• Participate in root cause investigations if unplanned events or failures occur.
• Perform daily housekeeping activities as required by Dow policy.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Must be capable of interfacing with a computer to input data.
• Work any shift with occasional overtime as needed.
• Current, valid US driver's license to drive a forklift.
• 1 year experience driving forklift and turret lift at heights of 20 feet preferred.
• Ability to learn to operate forklift and turret lift at heights of 20 feet.
• Knowledge and experience working in warehouse management operations and systems preferred