Position Summary:
The Bag Out Operator will be responsible for packaging and preparing products to be shipped while working with several departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.
• Understand how to read scales and weight
• Package product correctly to ship
• Prepared products for shipping
Work with and communicate with various departments
• Work with CieTrade for shipping orders
• Follow all Quality protocols
• The position shall be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the equipment and area utilizing cleaning solutions, pressure washers and other equipment to accomplish the task, meeting 5S and Preventive Maintenance requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management or apparent.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies:
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Safety Mindset – The practice of taking care of yourself and others, prioritizing safety in all situations. It involves being aware of your surroundings, taking responsibility for a safe environment, and actively participating in safe practices.
Experience and Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• The education requirement is listed as a high school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• No prior experience or training is required; experience with the Plastics Industry is preferred.
• Must complete and pass OSHA’s requirements for forklift certification (powered industrial truck) training as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.178 within the required plant management timeframe (usually within 4 weeks of start date).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely.
• Good follow-through and ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.
• The ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Demonstrate good attendance with the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as required.
Work Environment, Schedule, and Physical Demands:
The work environment is on the plant floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, and we do expect members to wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, while on the plant floor and other required areas.
We have a 24/7 process operation. The work schedule for this position is recurring shift rotations that will average 40-45 hours per week. The planned schedule for this position is:
• Day Shift – 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday, rotating days off, working every other weekend
• Night Shift – 7 pm to 7 am, Monday through Friday, rotating days off, working every other weekend
This position will require the following physical demands.
• There will be moderate lifting - up to 50 pounds,
• Continually required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, stand for several hours at a time, talk, hear, work near moving mechanical parts, and be exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather); thermal conditions may exceed outdoor air temperatures at times,
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, walk, utilize hand and finger dexterity, climb balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl; exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather),
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move 50 pounds, sit, work around fumes, airborne particles (below permissible exposure limits), work in high, precarious places, exposure to outside weather conditions, thermal conditions may exceed outdoor air temperatures at times.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud at 85- 100dB. Hearing protection is always required when on the plant floor.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: may require the ability to operate a forklift, skid steer, mini excavator, and aerial work platforms (Scissor Lift and Boom Lift). The company will provide equipment operator training as required for the position.
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the plant environment:
• Steel/composite-toed/non-slip safety shoes – Employee Provides
• Hard Hat/Bump Cap – Company Provides
• Work/Safety Gloves – Company Provides
• Hi-Viz Safety Vest or Shirt – Company Provides
• Safety Glasses – Company Provides
• Hearing Protection - Company Provides Ear Plugs
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, 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 3.