Operator

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were 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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Operator in Kankakee IL!

About you

You work independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment. You have excellent knowledge of plant equipment and processes. You can operator assigned equipment and/or areas of the plant. You perform and report on operational activities per the Operations Dashboard Task List. You utilize discretionary time to enable sustainable performance results for the facility.

Also you can complete each of the following tasks:

• Follow Operating Discipline policies principles procedures standards and practices to ensure safe reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas. Ensures adequate operating discipline is available for all planned and unplanned activities.
• Operate and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions key performance metrics equipment and control systems and makes appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with Plant/Site/Business goals.
• Perform scheduled operational and related tasks and tasks that arise as a result of resolving unplanned events.
• Work with shift team members and other shift teams to leverage skills and knowledge to balance workload ensuring assigned tasks are completed by due dates.
• Conduct effective shift relief as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.
• Maintain qualification in assigned areas per facility policy and completes training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.
• Mentor and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plants training process.
• Perform Immediate Response activities as assigned.
• Initiate and documents preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participates in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations for events involved in or by request.
• Track and utilizes the plants key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to the Operating the Plant role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities.

Required qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to work in a drug and alcoholfree environment
• Willing and able to work a 12hour rotating shift
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed.
• Current and valid U.S. Drivers 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.

The physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations include:

• Lift push and pull up to 55 lbs.
• Frequent bending reaching and lifting.
• Standing/Walking for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights climb stairs and ladders.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment including but not limited to respirator.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Handle 55 gal. drums.
• Work in EXTREME weather conditions including heat cold rain and snow.

Your preferred qualifications include:

• You have a degree in Chemical Manufacturing Process Operations or similar discipline.
• You have previous experience in the following: Process Operator Warehouse Shipping/Receiving and/or Transportation.
• You have experience operating a forklift.

Your skills:

• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft including Excel Word and PowerPoint along with SAP. Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
• Troubleshooting: Demonstrate troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Basic Math: Strong math skills including adding subtracting dividing multiplying and algebra.
• Communication: Strong reading and writing skills.
• Collaboration: Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals. Has strong Interpersonal Facilitative and Organizational skills. Able to communicate with a very diverse population which is spread across the site.

• Organizing Planning and Prioritizing Work: Demonstrates excellent decision making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately. Effectively manages multiple competing priorities. Strong work ethic.

• Leadership: inspire others and lead them through influence.
• Safety Awareness: Safety focused.

Additional notes

• For positions based in Illinois Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that is reasonably expected to represent the pay range for the position. This pay range is specific to the State of Illinois and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset experience and sustained job performance (or similar jobs). A reasonable pay range for this position is:$57600 $96000.

• 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

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 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 marketcompetitive 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 wellbeing to help you get the care you you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include companyprovided benefits savings opportunities financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financialgoals.
  • 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 rolebased flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and nonbirthing 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 Groups (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees our onestop shop to promote wellbeing empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• Onsite 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)
  • Carbonneutral 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 worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in highgrowth 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 35900 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 customercentric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .

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 Dows equal opportunities is available on .