Site Logistics Packager - Represented/Tariff

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About you and this role
 

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Site Logistics Packager – Represented/Tariff in Louisville, KY.

This position is for a packaging operator who is responsible for operating the packaging equipment, putting product into bags, and loading product onto trailers using a forklift.  The packaging operator will test product quality, conduct housekeeping, isolate energy sources to packaging equipment for maintenance, and issue safe work permits.

Responsibilities:

• Follows Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitor process conditions, equipment and control systems.
• Performs tasks assigned to operations as directed - including field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.
• Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals.
• Uses trouble shooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.
• As required, initiates and participates in Root Cause Investigations.
• Coaches and train others on plant operations.
• Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline.
• Monitors, collects and inputs plant metrics for Statistical Process Control (S.P.C.), asset utilization, conversion costs, and production yields and identify opportunities for plant optimization.
• Utilizes Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to optimize plant operation and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the SPC tools.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned based on job role and department.
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines

 Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license.
• Willing and able to work all applicable shifts on a rotating basis (including weekends) and work overtime when 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:

• 5 or more years chemical industry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Able to drive a forklift.
• Associates degree or higher

Physical Requirements:

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: 

• Lift, push, and pull. 
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting. 
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time. 
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders. 
• Work in tight and closed in spaces. 
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator. 
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise. 
• Work in an area with hazardous materials. 
• Able to work in all types of weather, including heat, cold, and rain. 
• Using hands to reach, grab, hold, etc. 
• Use foot controls. 
• Balance. 
• Do repetitive movements. 

Your Skills:

• Safety Standards: Willing to adhere to all safety standards, including the smoke free and drug-free workplace policy.
• Have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Able to perform sustained manual activities at moderate to heavy levels of exertion.
• Computer Literacy: Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
• Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals.
• Decision Making: Demonstrates excellent decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately.
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