Finishing Operator

Dow; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Finishing Operator in Auburn, MI to support manufacturing operations through packaging and distribution of Dow products. You will be a dependable team member, willing to step up to help the team in a safety-focused, empowered environment.

Training will be provided to succeed in this role. The position emphasizes manual material handling, palletizing, labeling, and safe operation of equipment while maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18+ years old and have a valid US driver’s license.
• Willingness to work all shifts in a monthly rotation, including weekends; overtime as needed.
• U.S. work authorization only; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Package products for global customers.
• Interact with chemical processes.
• Break down pallets and repackage materials.
• Label and prepare materials for shipment.
• Safely operate forklift or heavy equipment.
• Show ownership and solve daily obstacles.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Maintaining Focus

Self-Sufficiency

Workplace Safety

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Operations

Job description

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

Dow is seeking highly motivated, dependable self-starters who are interested in working for a safe, well-established global company as a Finishing Operator in Auburn, MI. As a Finishing Operator, you will provide support for Dow's manufacturing operations through the packaging and distribution of Dow products. You are a team player and a problem solver and are willing to step up to help the team succeed in an empowered environment. We will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed through specialized training. Auburn Operations mission is to proudly deliver high quality customized solutions; firmly grounded in safety, profitability and collaboration. Learn More: Auburn Operations

Responsibilities

• Packaging products for our global customers
• Interacting with chemical processes
• Manually breaking-down pallets of material and products
• Arranging, stacking, and repackaging all types of materials and products
• Affixing labels, stickers or booklets on packaged materials
• Safe operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment
• Display behaviors that demonstrate ownership in the success for The Dow Chemical Company
• Identify, prioritize and safely accomplish tasks while working independently to overcome daily obstacles

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license
• Willing and able to work all applicable shifts on a monthly rotation (including weekends) and work overtime when 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 Qualifications

• 2 or more years of manufacturing experience
• Forklift Operations Experience
• The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include: Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lb.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Standing/Walking for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Handle 55 gal. drums.
• Work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Your Skills

• Communication: The ability to clearly convey information, listen actively, and engage effectively with others through verbal, written, and non-verbal means.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it and make the product or process operational again.
• Maintaining Focus: The capacity to maintain attention and concentration on tasks or goals, minimizing distractions and staying productive.
• Self-Sufficiency: The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and take initiative without constant supervision.
• Workplace Safety: Understanding and following safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a secure working environment for oneself and others.
• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in using common computer applications such as word processors, email, internet browsers, and basic troubleshooting of hardware or software issues.

Additional Notes

Successful completion of a background check and drug screen is required if offer is received and accepted. 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.

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.

Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.