Logistics Technician - Represented/Tariff

Socket.dev; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Employee stock purchase plan

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation 15 days/yr

Job summary

Dow Midland, MI is hiring a Logistics Technician to support safe, efficient material movement across our global manufacturing network. You’ll operate forklifts, manage inventory, and optimize packaging workflows in a fast, high‑impact environment.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration with schedulers and vendors, offering steady shifts, ongoing learning, and strong total rewards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reliable, safety‑minded with ability to work rotating shifts including weekends.
• Must pass background check and drug screen if offered.

Responsibilities

• Operate and field‑check process equipment and control systems for safe plant performance.
• Monitor process conditions and troubleshoot deviations.
• Perform filter housing changes as part of maintenance.
• Package Dow products for global distribution with quality and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare raw materials and manage material movement on site.
• Safely operate forklifts and heavy equipment.
• Label and document packaged goods per requirements.
• Collaborate with schedulers and vendors to resolve shipping issues.
• Support crisis response and emergency preparedness activities.
• Follow operating discipline and standard task lists.

Skills

Occupational Safety & Health

Packaging & Labeling

Forklift & Equipment Operation

Inventory & Material Handling

Filter System Maintenance

Team Collaboration

Emergency Response

Computer & System Literacy

Basic Math & Documentation

Operating Discipline

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Sample Manager

Workday

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

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

Are you ready to be at the heart of Dow’s logistics operations? As aLogistics Technicianat ourMidland, MI site, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of materials that power our global manufacturing network. This is more than a job, it’s a hands‑on opportunity to work with cutting‑edge equipment, support critical chemical processes, and contribute directly to Dow’s mission of delivering excellence in every shipment.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team that thrives on precision, safety, and collaboration. Whether you're operating forklifts, managing inventory, or optimizing packaging workflows, your work will directly impact on our customers and our bottom line. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem‑solving, continuous learning, and working in a fast paced, high‑impact environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and field-check process equipment and control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance
• Monitor process conditions and respond to deviations using sound troubleshooting skills
• Perform filter housing changes using ECOPS as part of routine equipment maintenance
• Package Dow products for global distribution, ensuring quality standards and regulatory compliance
• Prepare raw materials for operations and manage material movement across the site
• Safely operate forklifts and other heavy equipment to transport materials
• Manually break down, arrange, stack, and repackage various materials and products
• Affix labels, stickers, and documentation to packaged goods per regulatory and customer requirements
• Collaborate with schedulers and vendors to process returns and resolve shipping issues
• Participate in crisis response activities and support emergency preparedness efforts
• Follow Operating Discipline principles and standard task lists, including equipment preparation, sampling, and field checks
• Align daily operational activities with plant and business goals to drive performance and reliability

Your Skills

• Occupational Safety & Health:Consistently follows safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment and safe work practices
• Packaging & Labeling:Experienced in packaging products for global distribution and applying regulatory and customer‑specific labeling requirements
• Forklift & Equipment Operation:Skilled in operating forklifts and other heavy equipment for safe material transport across the site
• Inventory & Material Handling:Proficient in managing raw materials, executing material movements, and manually handling various product types
• Filter System Maintenance:Capable of performing filter housing changes using ECOPS as part of routine equipment checks
• Team Collaboration:Works effectively with cross‑functional teams, including schedulers and vendors, to resolve logistics and shipping issues
• Emergency Response:Participates in crisis response and supports site emergency preparedness activities
• Computer & System Literacy:Familiar with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise systems such as SAP, Sample Manager, Workday, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics
• Basic Math & Documentation:Applies basic math skills for inventory and packaging tasks; ensures accurate documentation and labeling
• Operating Discipline:Adheres to standard task lists and procedures, including equipment prep, sampling, and field checks to maintain operational reliability

With Dow careers, this Position Offers

• Base pay is $19.49, with potential progression opportunities from $22.42-$30.69/per hour in addition to a yearly bonus based on personal and company performance.
• Eligible for an additional $0.60 per hour if assigned to a role that covers 24/7 rotating shifts.
• Enjoy a robust total rewards program, including medical, dental, retirement, employee stock purchase program, wellness programs, and more all available to you on your first day of employment.
• Dow encourages a healthy work‑life balance. In this role, you begin to earn vacation days immediately with a total of 15 daysper year, including paid leave options.
• Design your future with our competitive retirement and employee stock purchase programs.
• Potential for overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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 rotating basis (including weekends) and work overtime when needed.
• Successfully complete a background check and pass a drug screen if the job offer is received and accepted.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation as listed in the job description.
• 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.
• 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 experience in manufacturing or a related field
• Military experience strongly valued
• Fork truck operation experience preferred
• Familiarity with safe work permits and energy isolation procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and/or enterprise systems such as SAP, Sample Manager, Workday, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Possession of a Class A CDL is highly encouraged due to equipment movement responsibilities across the site

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Physical Requirements

• Wear all required personal protective equipment provided by the company, including but not limited to a respirator.
• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting, working in tight or closed‑in spaces, climbing stairs/ladders and working at heights as well as standing or walking for extended periods of time
• 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.

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