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.
