at Dow in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Production Operator – Represented/Tariff
At a glance
Position:Production Operator – Represented/Tariff
Primary Location:Elk Grove (IL, USA), Illinois, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:07/29/2024
Job Number:R2053907
Position Type:Regular
Workplace Type:Onsite
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 -What you would do in this role
As a member of the Manufacturing organization, you contribute to the growth for site and business. Operates the production equipment such as the reactor, mixer, filter, packaging equipment, and pumps to produce the products. Maintain the safe operation aligned with Dow’s safety policies.
Responsibilities- Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role.
+ Training in the various operations process.
+ Operation of batch reactors, repacks and packaging.
+ Handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
+ Filtering and screening.
+ Loading and blending of wet or dry materials.
+ Grinding.
+ Pumping.
+ Cleaning reactor and kettles.
+ Unload Bulk Tank Trucks.
+ Drumming of finished liquid product in to totes, 55 gal. drums, 5 gal. pails, and various size bottles and cans.
+ Packaging and palletizing solid products in bags and/or drums ranging in size from 50 lbs. to 1600 lbs.
+ Performing general housekeeping duties.
+ Hand and Fork Lift truck operation.
+ Sampling of raw materials and/or finished good.
+ Run in process sample as needed and final/drumming sample.
+ Perform bulk and pack out confirmations in SAP computer system.
+ Perform all work safely and injury-free.
+ Actively participate in improving department and plant safety performance.
+ Attend and participate in EGV Plant Programs/Committees/Training as required, such as Department.
+ Safety, Central Safety, Behavioral Safety, Ringwood Safety Journey, House keeping Audit Teams, ISD, etc.
+ Issue safe work permits.
+ Be the Job representative/Facility Rep on RTM’s and build RTM’s.
+ Use RTO to proper return equipment to operations.
+ Follow the Procedure Use Policy.
+ Use various computer programs including SAP/NEA, Logbook, and WebEDMS.
+ Comply with Dow Document Management System.
+ Develop, Review and Own Procedures.
+ Use Management of Change (MOC) tool when implementing any changes or for acknowledging /reviewing changes.
+ Respect and Follow Life Critical Standards.
+ Participate on Root Cause Investigations (RCI’s/5Why’s).
+ Participate on plant wide teams from MI Plan.
+ Participate on goal setting process.
+ Use TOR for morning meeting/toolbox.
+ Write Work Orders.
+ Participate on Projects (Kaizen and Engineering).
+ Train new hire or co-work on a new process.
Qualifications – Required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves).
+ A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
+ Able to work an 8-hour rotating shift Monday through Friday and be available for overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
+ At least 6 months of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
+ Able to read, write, and speak English.
+ Current, valid US driver’s license.
+ 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 Skills -An expanded list of qualifications that are “nice to have”, but not essential
+ Associate’s degree or higher in relevant field.
+ Experience in the operation and minor maintenance of machinery.
+ Prior experience with SAP.
+ Experience operating a fork truck.
Physical Requirements:
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
+ Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
+ Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
+ Stand 50% of the time.
+ 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, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
+ Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
+ Work in an area with hazardous materials.
+ Have sufficient dexterity and strength to operate process equipment, turn valves, etc.
+ Able to tolerate periodic hot, inside working conditions or cold outside conditions.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
+ Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
+ Have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.
+ Have strong Interpersonal, Facilitative, and Organizational skills.
+ Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals.
+ Demonstrates excellent decision making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately.
+ Effectively manages multiple competing priorities.
+ Has strong troubleshooting skills.
+ Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Able to communicate with a very diverse population which is spread across the site.
+ Strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
+ Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
+ Demonstrate leadership skills – inspire others and lead them through influence.
+ Able to work with independently with minimal supervision with in an empowered team environment.
+ Strong work ethic.
+ Safety focused.
The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur. *
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.? You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
+ Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
+ Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need…when you need it.
+ Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
+ Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
+ Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
+ Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
+ Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
+ Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-b
