Site Logistics Packager - Represented/Tariff
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Dow has exciting opportunity for a Site Logistics Packager-Represented/Tariff in Louisville, KY.
About you and this role - What you will do in this role
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 - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role
• 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
• Operate a forklift.
Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current, valid US driver's license.
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including every second weekend.
• Able to provide overtime coverage, as required.
• 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 - An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential
• 5 or more years of experience in the chemical industry.
• Previous experience with SAP.
• An associate’s degree or higher.
Physical Requirements:
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
• 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 a full-face respirator, ear plugs, and goggles.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Able to work in all types of weather, includin