Packaging Operator

Dow Inc; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Bonus opportunity

Excellent health and wellbeing plans

Retirement program and Employee stock

Employee discounts and wellness portal

On-site facilities and transportation/

Job summary

Dow in Carrollton, KY, is seeking a Packaging Operator to run the sealant packaging lines in a safe and efficient manner. You will monitor equipment and process controls, conduct field checks, adjust controls, and operate packaging machinery in the cartridge and tube filling areas.

You will follow established procedures, share information with team members, and contribute to meeting plant goals. The role emphasizes operating discipline, basic technical/problem-solving skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• TWIC card or eligibility to obtain one is required.
• U.S. work authorization is required; no visa sponsorship available.
• Ability to work with standard operating procedures and basic technical information.

Responsibilities

• Follows Operating Discipline principles for safe operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operates and performs field checks on process equipment.
• Monitors process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
• Performs tasks per a standard task list including field checks and samples.
• Ensures activities align with plant and business goals.
• Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve deviations and problems.
• Collaborates with schedulers and vendors to process returns and resolve shipping issues.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Process Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 - What you will do in this role

The role of the Packaging Operator includes operating equipment and process related control systems in a safe and efficient manner. The role involves optimizing plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions, conducting field checks, adjusting control systems and operating equipment based on process controls and observations. The Operator will work in the sealant packaging area of the plant, providing support on the cartridge and tube filling lines. In this role, you will be using your prior related experience, job-related training, or vocational training to complete routine activities. You will need to have basic technical or administrative skills to follow the established and approved work processes. You will need to understand how these assigned duties relate to other jobs within your workgroup and be able to exchange basic technical information with other team members. It is your responsibility to use standard operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods to address defined and straightforward problems. You must have the ability to select solutions from established options to resolve typical administrative, data organization, and data coordination problems. You will be accountable for managing your own assigned workload with no additional supervisory responsibilities. Your performance impacts the quality of your own work as well as your team’s work. You will receive close to moderate level of supervision and guidance in this role.

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.
• Monitors process conditions, equipment and control systems.
• Performs tasks assigned to operations as per a standard task list including field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.
• Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals.
• Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.
• Work with schedulers & vendors to process returns and resolve shipping issues.

Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)

• A minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• 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.)
• 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.

Skills - Specific abilities and expertise required to perform tasks effectively in this role

• Equipment Operation: Ability to safely and efficiently operate and monitor packaging machinery and related control systems.
• Process Monitoring: Skilled in observing process conditions and adjusting maintain optimal plant performance.
• Troubleshooting: Capability to identify and resolve process deviations or equipment issues using established methods.
• Team Collaboration: Competence in exchanging technical information and working effectively with team members and vendors.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and manage assigned tasks to meet operational goals without direct supervision.

Additional Notes:

We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like 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.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

• 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.

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.