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About You and This Role
Dow's Polyurethanes Systems House has an opportunity available for an Associate Operator to join our team in Marietta, GA.
In this role, your primary purpose is to complete production batches safely, on time, and within specification. You will work within and across Zones on the manufacturing floor. Filling customer orders through the block scheduling process is the primary goal of all technicians on the manufacturing floor.
Responsibilities
- Safely and Accurately Complete batches per production / block schedule and standard Operating Discipline.
- Execute assigned work using batch ticket and detailed procedures.
- Assume ownership of assigned work. Follow batches through to completion.
- Check QC progress, packaging needs to keep batches moving. Overtime may be required to complete batches. Status of Batches should be noted on block schedule, (i.e., Complete, Ready to Package, Incomplete). Reason for exceptions to block schedule should be noted in log.
- Accountable to Production Coordinator for daily activity. Job Performance is monitored by the Technical Adviser, Production Coordinator, Production Engineer, (and others), but Managed by the Operations Leader.
- Perform job duties to satisfactory levels in support of the business and the team. This includes prompt arrival at start of shift, appropriate breaks, and adequate communication between shifts to ensure safe and accurate completion of batches.
- Cooperates with associated functions to support the business: QC Lab, Site Logistics, EH&S and R&D. Knows, understands, and contributes to Plant goals.
- Schedule Vacation and Time off per the site policy. Keep Production Coordinator informed of all attendance issues.
- Complete Safety and Compliance Checks as directed. Use proper PPE and perform Housekeeping as required.
- Attends/completes training as directed.
- Once Red Tag User (LO/TO) and Safe Work Permitting (SWP) trained, performs LO/TO and SWP duties as needed.
- All employees are expected to participate as team members in their area of work.
- Intervenes with unsafe behavior and coach teammates to do the same.
- Dow does Not Tolerate Unsafe Acts. Coach teammates to correct behavior and if necessary, reports unsafe acts immediately to EH&S Delivery and leadership.
- Responds to Emergencies, Leak, or Spill as directed by the Response Leader.
- Participates in Root Cause Investigations and volunteers for corrective actions.
- Works with the Production Coordinator/Production Engineer to properly document Operating Discipline through procedures and training documentation.
- Performs initial troubleshooting to best of ability before involving Production Coordinator / Supervision.
- This is a hands-on role that requires repetitive tasks, troubleshooting and extreme care and safety. Due to the complexity of the role the person hired will be expected to stay in the role for a minimum of 2 years.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current, valid US driver's license.
- Must be able and willing to work an 8-hour permanent shift: First shift is Monday - Friday (6AM - 2:30 pm). Second shift is Monday - Friday (2pm - 10:30pm). Third shift is Sunday - Thursday (10pm - 6:30am).
- Work overtime as 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.
Physical Requirements
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Work outside in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold, rain, etc.
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respirators, protective clothing, face masks, goggles, boots, etc. The respirator will require a clean-shaven face.
- Lift (up to 50lbs), push, and pull.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Work in tight and enclosed spaces.
- No known sensitivity to chemicals.
- This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 285lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial role OR 3 or more years of relevant military experience.
- Associate's degree or higher in Chemical Technology, Manufacturing Processing, or Chemical Processing.
- Previous experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment.
- Hazmat experience.
- Fort Lift Truck experience/certifications.
- Familiarity with LOTO and Safe Work Permit Writing.
- Working with machines and HMIs.
Skills
- Safety Mindset: Demonstrates a strong commitment to safe work practices, follows PPE requirements, identifies and addresses unsafe behaviors, and supports a culture of safety in daily operations.
- Operating Discipline: Follows established procedures, batch tickets, work instructions, and operating standards to safely and accurately complete production activities.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Works effectively within an empowered team environment, partnering with operations, quality, logistics, EH&S, and other functions to achieve production goals.
- Problem Solving: Performs initial troubleshooting, identifies issues impacting production, and supports root cause investigations and corrective actions to improve performance.
- Self-Management: Takes ownership of assigned work, works independently with minimal supervision, and follows tasks through to completion while maintaining productivity and accountability.
- Communication: Communicates clearly across shifts and work groups, documents production activities accurately, and shares information needed to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Attention to Detail: Maintains a high level of accuracy when executing batches, monitoring quality and packaging status, documenting exceptions, and completing compliance requirements.
Additional Notes
- This position does not offer relocation assistance.
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, financial, and social 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.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- 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.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- 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.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
- Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (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 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.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, 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.
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