1505598
Description
The
Dow Chemical Company
has multiple job openings for
Distribution Operators
at the
Freeport
,
Texas
location. The Freeport site has 5,000 + employees and is a 24-hour/7-day operation including holidays. Dow is looking for technically capable Distribution Operators who embrace change, adapt quickly and possess self-confidence with leadership skills. This position will work in a unionized environment. Distribution Operators are a key component to the success of Texas Operations. Site logistics is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of the many products to our customers. Dow actively searches for responsible individuals to perform the duties listed below:
Key Responsibilities:
Load and unload product to and from rail cars, totes, tank trucks, ships, drums and other modes of transportation.
Create and improve operating disciplines for safe and efficient operations.
Troubleshoot, analyze and resolve technical issues within the plant.
Effectively work in a team environment.
Act as shift activity coordinator to the team.
Monitor tank levels and flow rates to ensure smooth transition of products.
Work with engineers, process operators, supervisors, schedulers, maintenance, lab technicians.
Obtain and process product samples to ensure quality control.
Fill out and process necessary paper work pertinent to the job.
Operate pumps, valves, and other mechanical equipment.
Be able to identify and mitigate any possible hazards that may arise.
Train new distribution operators and educate team members.
Participate and plan special projects as needed.
Participate and lead department teams for the purpose of meeting department/company mile stones and goals
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to work rotating shift, overtime, holidays and weekends is required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb stairs and work at heights.
- Must be able to work in tight or closed-in spaces.
- Our safety equipment has weight restrictions. In order to qualify, you must be able to use standard safety equipment which is rated for someone who weighs 300 pounds or less.
- A current and valid United States driver’s license is required.
- A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or Qualifying Asylee/Refugee).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an industrial environment is a plus.
- Loading experience is an asset.
- Military experience is an asset.
Education:
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required
About Dow:
Dow
(NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company is driving innovations that extract value from the intersection of chemical, physical and biological sciences to help address many of the world’s most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, clean energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow’s integrated, market-driven, industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 180 countries and in high-growth sectors such as packaging, electronics, water, coatings and agriculture. In 2014, Dow had annual sales of more than $58 billion and employed approximately 53,000 people worldwide. The Company’s more than 6,000 product families are manufactured at 201 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at
www.dow.com
.
Dow Offers:
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
- An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance while sharing success across the company
- Employee stock ownership – and the commitment to long-term success that it brings
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
- The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
- Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others
- Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Primary Location
North America-USA-Texas-Freeport
Schedule
Full-time
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