Material Handler - Represented/Tariff at Dow

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re 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. 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.

About You And This Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler located in Knoxville, TN! The 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform the unloading of rail cars and tank trucks of raw materials.
• Demonstrate ownership of the safety and productivity of your area.
• Demonstrate collaboration with your team to ensure the safety and productivity of the entire site.
• Consistently treat other team members with respect, and constantly help to build and maintain an inclusive environment for all site employees.
• Learn and follow Dow and Knoxville plant policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices.
• Operate and monitor the health of process equipment, such as pumps, valves, hoses, and instrument.
• Monitor process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment, and control systems and make decisions relevant to safety and productivity.
• Conduct troubleshooting of equipment, chemistry, and process issues and work to resolve them safely and effectively.
• Perform minor repairs of equipment.
• Conduct effective shift relief, with seamless handoffs at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Maintain qualification in assigned areas and complete training goals in a timely manner.
• Proactively fill gaps in personal skills and knowledge by asking questions and seeking out help.
• Mentor and train others.
• Work safely, quickly, and effectively with a team to resolve emergency situations.
• Honestly and proactively communicate operating errors in order to safely resolve unplanned events.
• Work on root cause investigation teams to identify preventative actions after unplanned events.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Expectation to add skills and qualifications in isolation of energy (red tagging, lock-out/tag-out), safe work permit writing, and shift activity coordination.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid US Driver's License. This is required in order to operate yard trucks.
• Willing and able 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Logistics experience, including with hazardous materials.
• Relevant associates degree or higher education, or military experience.
• Control system experience (e.g. Siemens, DeltaV, etc.).
• Aspen Process Explorer experience.
• Fork truck or forklift certification.
• Mechanical, maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.
• Experience working within and leading teams.
• Experience with proactive identification, prioritization, and execution of multiple tasks.

Physical Demands

Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, steel-toed boots, full chemical suit and fall-prevention harnesses.
• Ability to work outside in different weather scenarios.
• Wear and use respirators.
• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Maneuver drums using available ergonomic assistance equipment.
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.
• Essential 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.

Skills

• Troubleshooting Skills: Strong skills in identifying and resolving issues with technical equipment and processes.
• Safety Awareness: A clear focus on safety, including participation in safety programs, training, and the ability to identify and report near-miss incidents.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Proficiency in operating and maintaining equipment, with an understanding of the fundamentals of physical chemistry.
• Teamwork: The ability to work effectively in a team environment, often setting priorities and completing work activities with minimal supervision.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information and collaborate with team members.
• Computer Proficiency: The ability to use computers to perform job tasks, including operating automated manufacturing equipment.

Additional Notes

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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 career. You 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 market-competitive 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 well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive 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).
• 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 role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, 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 Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site 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)
• Carbon-neutral 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 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 visiting www.dow.com.

As 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.

Dow 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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.