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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

The Packaging Operator is vital to supporting the Carrollton 1201 Sealant Down Pack Operation. This position is key to maintaining a high level of safety, productivity, and profitability for the Carrollton packaging operation. The Packaging Operator will be directly involved in the packaging of sealant cartridges/tubes produced from multiple lines.  The Packaging Operator is the line expert and works in conjunction with production coordinators, and direct supervision to ensure maximum safety and productivity. This role is a 24/7 rotating shift schedule (3 days on/3 days off) days to nights. 

Responsibilities

• Must be flexible in operation assignments and adjust to staffing changes.  
• Monitor for equipment and product upsets. Trouble shoot and resolve issues.  
• Mentoring trainees on your shift. 
• Communicate production progress and issues.  
• Documentation of production progress and issues.  
• Escalate resource and material needs to direct supervision to maximize production.  
• Must be flexible in work assignments.  
• Capable of fulfilling all equipment operator roles.  
• Capable of performing material movements in SAP.  
• The individual in this environment often works at a fast pace with minimum to moderate supervision. The requirements of the business may cause frequent interruptions and changing priorities.  
• Complete multiple tasks and see them through completion. 
• Housekeeping and 5S management of working areas. 
• Operate fork truck. 
• Ship and receive finished goods and packaging components.  
• Manual down pack of bulk goods.   
• Operate under all of Dow’s Safety Standards and wear proper PPE. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma OR GED equivalent 
• 1 or more years of experience in an industrial manufacturing role. 
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)  
• Able to 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. 

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience operating a fork truck. 
• Piece-mill work experience. 
• Packaging experience.  
• Safety focused. 

Additional Notes

• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime and holidays as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position. 

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. 

 

Physical Requirements 

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

• Lift, push, and pull. 
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting. 
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time. 
• Climb stairs and ladders. 
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise. 
• Work in an area with hazardous materials. 
• Able to work in a non-air-conditioned plant/facility. 
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes. 

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 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.