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Junior Site Logistics Technician

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Position:Junior Site Logistics Technician

Primary Location:Auburn (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:05/20/2024

Job Number:R2050990

Position Type:Regular

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.

Dowhas exciting career opportunities withinAuburn Manufacturing for Logistics Technicians.Auburn’s mission is Proudly Delivering High Quality Customized Solutions; Firmly Grounded in Safety, Profitability, and Collaboration. We are seeking highly motivated, dependable self-starters who are interested in working for a safe, well-established global company. The position will provide support for Dow's manufacturing operations through the packaging and distribution of Dow products.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Safe operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment is required

• High level of attention to detail

• Transferring material to and from operations to support production needs

• Manually breaking-down pallets of material and products

• Arrangingand consolidating of finished goods and raw materials.

•Operating an ADC gun and performing SAP transactions

Key Competencies for success

• Display behaviors that demonstrate ownership in the success for The Dow Chemical Company

• Identify, prioritize and safely accomplish tasks while working independently to overcome daily obstacles

• Passionate about safety, quality and process compliance at all times

• Committed to continuous learning of technical skills and the desire to challenge personal growth

• Team player that is a problem solver, and is willing to step up to help the team succeed in an empowered environment

• Excellent attention to detail

• Bias for efficiency in a manual operation

The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from test sessions or interviews. If you consider a position that is not within the area you reside you will be responsible for all cost that incur.

Job Details

• Minimum starting pay is $16.00 and includes career progression based on performance

• Potential for overtime opportunities

• Eligible for an additional $0.50 per hour if assigned to a role that covers 24/7 rotating shifts.

• Benefits (medical, dental, 401K, vacation / et al.) are available upon hire.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 year manufacturing experience

• Able to work all applicable shifts on a rotating basis (including weekends & holidays) and work overtime when needed.

• Able to demonstrate basic computer skills.

• Successfully complete a background check.

• Pass a drug screen if job offer is received and accepted.

• Pass a functional physical testing and be able to use standard safety equipment which is rated for 300 pounds or less. (Physical capabilities test will be conducted by an outside vendor.)

• Lift 50 pound bags of material.

• A minimum requirement of 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:

• 2+ years Manufacturing or relevant experience

• 4 years of relevant Military experience

Educational Requirement:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent

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 and emotional 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.

• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

• 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.

• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

• 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.

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 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, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.

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 onwww.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.