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They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re 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 you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.\nAbout You and This Role\nDow's Polyurethanes Systems House has an opportunity available for an Associate Operator to join our team in Marietta, GA.\nIn this role, your primary purpose is to complete production batches safely, on time, and within specification. You will work within and across Zones on the manufacturing floor. Filling customer orders through the block scheduling process is the primary goal of all technicians on the manufacturing floor.\nResponsibilities\nSafely and Accurately Complete batches per production / block schedule and standard Operating Discipline.\nExecute assigned work using batch ticket and detailed procedures.\nAssume ownership of assigned work. Follow batches through to completion.\nCheck QC progress, packaging needs to keep batches moving. Overtime may be required to complete batches. Status of Batches should be noted on block schedule, (i.e., Complete, Ready to Package, Incomplete). Reason for exceptions to block schedule should be noted in log.\nAccountable to Production Coordinator for daily activity. Job Performance is monitored by the Technical Adviser, Production Coordinator, Production Engineer, (and others), but Managed by the Operations Leader.\nPerform job duties to satisfactory levels in support of the business and the team. This includes prompt arrival at start of shift, appropriate breaks, and adequate communication between shifts to ensure safe and accurate completion of batches.\nCooperates with associated functions to support the business: QC Lab, Site Logistics, EH&S and R&D. Knows, understands, and contributes to Plant goals.\nSchedule Vacation and Time off per the site policy. Keep Production Coordinator informed of all attendance issues.\nComplete Safety and Compliance Checks as directed. Use proper PPE and perform Housekeeping as required.\nAttends/completes training as directed.\nOnce Red Tag User (LO/TO) and Safe Work Permitting (SWP) trained, performs LO/TO and SWP duties as needed.\nAll employees are expected to participate as team members in their area of work.\nIntervenes with unsafe behavior and coach teammates to do the same.\nDow does Not Tolerate Unsafe Acts. Coach teammates to correct behavior and if necessary, reports unsafe acts immediately to EH&S Delivery and leadership.\nResponds to Emergencies, Leak, or Spill as directed by the Response Leader.\nParticipates in Root Cause Investigations and volunteers for corrective actions.\nWorks with the Production Coordinator/Production Engineer to properly document Operating Discipline through procedures and training documentation.\nPerforms initial troubleshooting to best of ability before involving Production Coordinator / Supervision.\nThis is a hands-on role that requires repetitive tasks, troubleshooting and extreme care and safety. Due to the complexity of the role the person hired will be expected to stay in the role for a minimum of 2 years.\nRequired Qualifications\nA minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.\nCurrent, valid US driver's license. \nMust be able and willing to work an 8-hour permanent shift: First shift is Monday - Friday (6AM - 2:30 pm). Second shift is Monday - Friday (2pm - 10:30pm). Third shift is Sunday - Thursday (10pm - 6:30am).\nWork overtime as needed.\nA 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.\nPhysical Requirements\nAble to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.\nWork outside in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold, rain, etc.\nWear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respirators, protective clothing, face masks, goggles, boots, etc. The respirator will require a clean-shaven face.\nLift (up to 50lbs), push, and pull.\nFrequent bending, reaching, and lifting.\nStand and walk for extended periods of time.\nWork in tight and enclosed spaces.\nNo known sensitivity to chemicals.\nThis 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 285lbs. \nPreferred Qualifications\n2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial role OR 3 or more years of relevant military experience.\nAssociate's degree or higher in Chemical Technology, Manufacturing Processing, or Chemical Processing.\nPrevious experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment.\nHazmat experience.\nFort Lift Truck experience/certifications.\nFamiliarity with LOTO and Safe Work Permit Writing.\nWorking with machines and HMIs.\nSkills\nSafety Mindset: Demonstrates a strong commitment to safe work practices, follows PPE requirements, identifies and addresses unsafe behaviors, and supports a culture of safety in daily operations.\nOperating Discipline: Follows established procedures, batch tickets, work instructions, and operating standards to safely and accurately complete production activities.\nTeamwork & Collaboration: Works effectively within an empowered team environment, partnering with operations, quality, logistics, EH&S, and other functions to achieve production goals.\nProblem Solving: Performs initial troubleshooting, identifies issues impacting production, and supports root cause investigations and corrective actions to improve performance.\nSelf-Management: Takes ownership of assigned work, works independently with minimal supervision, and follows tasks through to completion while maintaining productivity and accountability.\nCommunication: Communicates clearly across shifts and work groups, documents production activities accurately, and shares information needed to ensure safe and efficient operations.\nAttention to Detail: Maintains a high level of accuracy when executing batches, monitoring quality and packaging status, documenting exceptions, and completing compliance requirements.\nAdditional Notes\nThis position does not offer relocation assistance.\nBenefits - What Dow offers you\nWe invest in you. \nDow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.\nHere are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:\nEquitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. \nBenefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. \nCompetitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).\n\nStudent 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.\n\nRobust 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.\nOpportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. \nWorkplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. \nCompetitive yearly vacation allowance.\nPaid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). \nPaid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. \nPaid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. \nWellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.\nOn-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).\nEmployee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.\nAdditionally, some of our locations might offer:Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)\nMeal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)\nCarbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)\n\nJoin our team, we can make a difference together.\nAbout Dow\nDow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth 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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.\nAs part of our dedication to inclusion, 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 www.dow.com.\nDow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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