What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Operator - Represented Tariff position at Dow?
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 exciting job opportunities for Operators in Knoxville, TN .
About you and this role - What you will do in this role
Do you prefer a manufacturing role where you are able to utilize chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and trouble shoot a plant on an empowered team? In this role, you will operate batch equipment in an automated manufacturing environment where chemicals are being safely produced. Employee engagement and commitment to Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) improvements is critical to the success of the site.
Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role
- Utilize chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate, respond to, and troubleshoot technical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Understand the key process variables which impact product quality and consistency and understand how to control and troubleshoot them.
- Participate in all safety programs and required training; demonstrate behaviors with a clear safety focus for all employees and the community; engage in all plant initiatives; identify near-miss incidents.
- Serve as Immediate Response Leader and Shift Activity Coordinator, as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all procedures, whether standard operating or safety-aligned.
- Develop a culture of empowerment - meaning to work within the boundaries established through the work processes and technology that we operate at the site.
- Operate a forklift.
Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)
Preferred Qualifications - An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essentia
The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include :
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations :
Skills - Specific abilities and expertise required to perform tasks effectively in this role (must haves)
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 :
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.
