Material Handler - Represented/Tariff
Company: Dow
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Our purposeJoin a team that's passionate about partnership. With
careers at Dow, we take time to explore questions and talk to each
other. We love to learn. Our people are driven by limitless
curiosity.We are an innovative, customer centric, inclusive, and
sustainable materials science company.Employing 36,500
individualsAcross 109 manufacturing sitesIn over 31 countriesOur
portfolio of products and solutions include:Plastics: With new
technology trends, our plastic additives can be experienced in many
everyday items including vinyl, blow-molding bottles, film, rigid
containers, PVC plastics, siding, decks and rails, foam pipes and
profile formulations, window frames and high-efficiency
lubricants.Industrial intermediates: As the product of a reaction
that is beneficial when used as a precursor chemical for another
product, industrial intermediates can take on many shapes and
forms. Ours are used in home comfort and appliance, building and
construction, adhesives, and lubricants, and more.Coatings: Whether
it's a water-based coating or solvent-based coating, a thin film is
deposited on materials to enhance specific properties such as
enhanced performance, durability, aesthetics, and
sustainability.Silicone businesses: Our silicone-based materials
can withstand more demanding applications, from those operating at
extreme temperatures, to those under harsh environmental conditions
for long periods of time.Learn more about our partnerships,
collaborations, and innovations on LinkedIn or Twitter We make
diversity and inclusion a priority-because sharing our perspectives
and building on each other's ideas will drive innovation. Could you
imagine yourself in a place like this?Dow has an exciting
opportunity for a Material Handler-Represented/Tariff in Knoxville,
TN.About youThe Dow Knoxville Site is part of the Dow Coating
Materials business, producing primary polymer components of paint,
adhesives, and other products. This role is in the Raw material
department, the starting point for marshalling and offloading our
raw materials into relevant storage systems.Your Key
ResponsibilitiesLeads and performs the unloading of rail cars and
tank trucks of raw materials.Demonstrates ownership of the safety
and productivity of their areaDemonstrates collaboration with their
team to ensure the safety and productivity of the entire
site.Consistently treats other team members with respect, and
constantly helps to build and maintain an inclusive environment for
all site employees.Learns and follows Dow and Knoxville plant
policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices.Operates
and monitors the health of process equipment, such as pumps,
valves, hoses, and instrument.Monitors process conditions, key
performance metrics, equipment, and control systems and makes
decisions relevant to safety and productivity.Conducts
troubleshooting of equipment, chemistry, and process issues and
works to resolve them safely and effectively.Performs minor repairs
of equipment.Conducts effective shift relief, with seamless
handoffs at the beginning and end of each shift.Maintains
qualification in assigned areas and completes training goals in a
timely manner.Proactively fills gaps in personal skills and
knowledge by asking questions and seeking out help.Mentors and
trains others.Works safely, quickly, and effectively with a team to
resolve emergency situations.Honestly and proactively communicates
operating errors in order to safely resolve unplanned events.Works
on root cause investigation teams to identify preventative actions
after unplanned events.Proactively identifies improvement
opportunities.Expectation to add skills and qualifications in
isolation of energy (red tagging, lock-out/tag-out), safe work
permit writing, confined space rescue and shift activity
coordination.Required qualificationsA minimum of a High School
Diploma or GED and one of the following is requiredValid US
Driver's License. This is required in order to operate yard trucks.
Willing to work overtime and a various shift schedule. 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.Willing and able to meet
physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodations:Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles,
and steel-toed shoesWear and use respiratorsPerform frequent
bending, reaching, and liftingWork in tight or closed-in
spacesClimb stairs/ladders and work high off the groundStand or
walk for extended periods of timeManeuver drums and powder bags
using available ergonomic assistance equipmentThis role does
involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the
ground.Your preferred qualifications include:Logistics experience
is preferredProcess Technician CertificationRelevant Associate
degree, or military experience or higher is preferredControl system
experience (e.g. Siemens, DeltaV, etc.)Aspen Process Explorer
experienceFork truck or forklift certificationMechanical,
maintenance experienceProficiency in Microsoft applications, such
as Word and ExcelYour skills, knowledge, and abilities
include:Experience working within and leading teamsStrong written
and verbal communication skillsStrong multi-tasking,
problem-solving, and time management skillsExperience with
proactive identification, prioritization, and execution of multiple
tasksAdditional notesNo visa sponsorship/support is available for
this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency
(green card) processWe 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
incurEssential functions of this position may require, among other
things, that you use particular types of equipment such as on-site
safety equipment that has specific weight limitations whereby your
own weight, plus the weight of tools and other items and materials,
must not exceed a certain threshold. (For example, some types of
safety equipment may be rated for a maximum weight limit of 300
pounds total.) In the event a job offer for this position were
(conditionally) extended and provides for a pre-employment medical
examination, you will be appropriately evaluated regarding your
ability to perform all essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodation.To applySign in or create your
account.Make sure your resume is accessible. Easily link your
LinkedIn Profile to load your resume when logging into apply.What
can we accomplish together? Apply to find out!Dow Offers: A robust
total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable
pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and
comprehensive benefitsOn-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 About DowDow (NYSE: DOW)
combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused
innovation and materials science expertise; leading business
positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG)
leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable
future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative,
customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science
company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial
intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad
range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for
its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging,
infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates
104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately
35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in
2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its
subsidiaries. For more information, please visit or on Twitter.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 is
an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to
providing opportunities without regard for race, color, national
origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. 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 contact us at or you may call us at
1-833-My Dow HR and select option 0, then press .
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