Site Logistics Technician

About you and this role - What you will do in this role
The role of the Site Logistic Technicians includes operating equipment and process related control systems in a safe environmentally responsible manner. The role involves optimizing plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions, conducting field checks, adjusting control systems manually and operated equipment based on process controls in a safe and efficient manner. The Operators will work in various areas of the plant, providing support. Controls the movement, storage, and shipping of raw materials and finished products, and operations of several subsidiary systems. It is your responsibility to evaluate analytical or scientific problems in unusual situations and select solutions based on established procedures. You will serve as an informal resource on operational, administrative, data organization, or coordination tasks for less experienced team members with no direct supervisory responsibilities. Your performance will impact the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of your own work and your team’s work. You should be able to modify work practices and processes to achieve results and/or improve efficiency.

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.
• Performs crisis response activities.
• 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 a High School diploma or GED equivalent and one or more of the following:
  • 2 or more years of industrial manufacturing experience.
  • An Associates degree or higher in Applied Science or similar field of study. In lieu of a degree, 3 or more years of military experience will be considered.
• Must be able and willing to do rotating shift work.
• 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 (must haves)

• Equipment Operation and Monitoring: Ability to safely operate and monitor process equipment and control systems to maintain optimal plant performance.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution: Skilled in identifying and resolving process deviations and equipment issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Logistics and Material Handling: Expertise in managing the movement, storage, and shipping of raw materials and finished products efficiently.
• Safety and Compliance: Strong commitment to following operating discipline principles and using PPE to maintain a safe work environment.
• Adaptability and Team Support: Capability to work across various plant areas, assist less experienced team members, and adjust processes to improve efficiency.

Physical Requirements:

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

• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights may be required. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights.
• Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.

**The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for 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. **