Production Operator - Represented/Tariff

The Dow Chemical Company; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading materials science company as a Production Operator in Bristol, PA, where you'll operate packaging lines and support a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and effective communication, offering a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Equitable pay and bonus opportunity

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive retirement program

Paid time off for family care and volunteering

On-site fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing or chemical industry required.
• 1 year of forklift experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Operate drum and tote packaging lines.
• Perform routine non-craft maintenance.
• Maintain daily records and reports.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Production Operator - Represented/Tariff

At a glance

Position:Production Operator - Represented/Tariff

Primary Location:Bristol (PA, USA),Pennsylvania,United States of America

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.

Dow has an exciting job opportunity as a Production Operator located in Bristol, PA. Site Services Department employees are a member of a shift-based and plant-wide team that provide support for the Bristol Site’s manufacturing operation through the packaging and distribution of our products to meet Dow Coatings Business objectives in a safe, efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound manner. Successful performance requires an individual to work effectively in an empowered, team-based, and ever-changing working environment. Site Services Department personnel are expected to complete other tasks to ensure safe and effective operation of the plant, such as issuing work permits, conducting inspections, training, writing procedures, and supporting continuous improvement efforts through individual efforts and teams. The job also requires a high level of communication and interpersonal effectiveness in the frequent interactions with mechanics, activity coordinators and reactor operators.

Responsibilities:

• Operating drum and tote packaging lines
• Receiving packaged raw materials and packages
• Staging packaged raw materials and supplies
• Preparing packaged goods shipments (stretch wrapping, staging, labeling, etc.)
• Loading/shipping packaged trailers
• Basic SAP Transactions (label printing, shipping, receiving)
• Inventory cycle counting
• Hose connection and valve operations
• Cleaning equipment
• Routine non-craft maintenance
• Performing complete housekeeping duties
• Meeting regulatory requirements
• Work assignments
• Employee orientation & training
• Maintain daily records and reports
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, chemical or similar is required.
• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license.
• 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:

• 1 year of forklift experience preferred.

Your Skills:

• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaboration: Good interpersonal skills are required.
• Leadership: inspire others and lead them through influence.
• Multi-tasking: A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks. Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• English Language : Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include:

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

• Must be willing and able to work in such environments wearing safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Must be willing and able to use respirators.
• Must be willing and able to work in such environments with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Must be willing and able to work in such environments working in tight or closed-in spaces.
• Must be willing and able to climb stairs/ladders and working high off the ground.
• Must be willing and able to stand or walk 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 300lbs.

**Dow does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from interviews. If you consider a position that is not within the area you reside you will be responsible for all cost that incur.**

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.

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.

Dow has an exciting job opportunity as a Production Operator located in Bristol, PA. Site Services Department employees are a member of a shift-based and plant-wide team that provide support for the Bristol Site’s manufacturing operation through the packaging and distribution of our products to meet Dow Coatings Business objectives in a safe, efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound manner. Successful performance requires an individual to work effectively in an empowered, team-based, and ever-changing working environment. Site Services Department personnel are expected to complete other tasks to ensure safe and effective operation of the plant, such as issuing work permits, conducting inspections, training, writing procedures, and supporting continuous improvement efforts through individual efforts and teams. The job also requires a high level of communication and interpersonal effectiveness in the frequent interactions with mechanics, activity coordinators and reactor operators.

Responsibilities:

• Operating drum and tote packaging lines
• Forklift operation
• Receiving packaged raw materials and packages
• Staging packaged raw materials and supplies
• Preparing packaged goods shipments (stretch wrapping, staging, labeling, etc.)
• Loading/shipping packaged trailers
• Loading/shipping bulk liquid containers
• Basic SAP Transactions (label printing, shipping, receiving)
• Inventory cycle counting
• Hose connection and valve operations
• Cleaning equipment
• Routine non-craft maintenance
• Performing complete housekeeping duties
• Meeting regulatory requirements
• Work assignments
• Employee orientation & training
• Maintain daily records and reports
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, chemical or similar is required.
• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license.
• 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:

• 1 year of forklift experience preferred.

Your Skills:

• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaboration: Good interpersonal skills are required.
• Leadership: inspire others and lead them through influence.
• Multi-tasking: A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks. Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• English Language : Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include:

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

• Must be willing and able to work in such environments wearing safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Must be willing and able to use respirators.
• Must be willing and able to work in such environments with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Must be willing and able to work in such environments working in tight or closed-in spaces.
• Must be willing and able to climb stairs/ladders and working high off the ground.
• Must be willing and able to stand or walk 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 300lbs.

**Dow does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from interviews. If you consider a position that is not within the area you reside you will be responsible for all cost that incur.**

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.

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