At a glance

Position:Logistics Technician

Primary Location:La Porte (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:01/21/2025

Job Number:R2058055

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.

About you and this role

Dow has exciting job opportunities forLogistics Techniciansat the Bayport facility located inLa Porte, Texas.

Dow is looking for top-caliber, technically capable Logistics Technicians who embrace change, adapt fast, make decisions quickly, possess self-confidence and are lifelong learners. These positions require a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.

• Lift hoses, bolt flanges and operate valves and similar equipment including the proper clearing and isolation of equipment.

• Follow operating discipline, procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.

• Control, monitor and make necessary adjustments on control systems and manually operated equipment.

• Maintain safe and organized warehouses and truck staging areas

• Operates process equipment including drumming activities, loading/offloading of tank wagons and railcars.

• Safe operation of mobile equipment including forklifts, track mobiles and yard mules.

• Perform activities such as railroad switching, moving rail cars, spotting cars/trucks for load/offload activities.

• Maintain accurate logs, records, reports and inspection checklists.

• Troubleshoot process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems and identify equipment requiring maintenance.

• Prepare equipment for maintenance, Issue Safe Work Permits and monitor daily maintenance work

• Ensure safe and efficient performance of maintenance and project work.

• Act as a resource for other Technicians on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.

• Take ownership for the accurate completion of all assigned tasks.

• Can certify on other plant certifications as required.

• Participate in site Emergency Response Team, if required

• Complete all duties as assigned with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

• Execute EHS Standards and Operating Disciplines with a high degree of ownership and excellence

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• Current, valid US driver’s license.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and can learn new systems quickly.

• Must be able to work a 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 Skills

• Associate's degree or higher in any field with a minimum of 1 semester of College Algebra, 4 semesters of Science/Technology (computer, chemistry, biology, physics, environmental, mechanical) and 2 semesters of communication classes (computer, English, speech).

• 3 or more years of Military experience with a technical specialty in lieu of a degree.

• Associate's degree plus a Process Technology Certification

Physical Demands

• Willing and able to wear all Personal Protective Equipment as required, including a respirator (must be able to pass a fit test)

• Must be willing and able to perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting with or without an accommodation.

• Must be able to climb stairs and work at heights with or without an accommodation.

• Should be able to enter confined spaces such as tanks, pits, and vessels.

• Must be able to work in tight or closed-in spaces with or without an accommodation.

• Must be willing and able to stand or walk for extended periods of time with or without an accommodation.

• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.

• Required be able to work outdoors in the plant in all types of weather, climb stairs and ladders, walk and be able to lift 55.1 lbs.

• Able to meet physical requirements for the emergency response team.

• Required to drive a fork truck and yard goat.

Additional notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

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 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.