Junior Operator

Description

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. **Job Objective:** Support Process and Quality Control activities by collecting field samples (UPC and Forest), performing operational measurements of wood and charcoal, transporting samples for external analysis, and supporting monitoring of production process compliance. **Key Responsibilities:** * Collect wood and charcoal samples in the field according to Process and Quality Control procedures; * Ensure proper packaging, identification and traceability of collected samples; * Transport samples to laboratories or external departments, ensuring sample integrity and adherence to deadlines; * Perform wood and charcoal control and measurement activities according to established methods and standards; * Accurately complete field worksheets, forms and records; * Support monitoring of process parameters, identifying deviations and reporting them to leadership and the Quality team; * Follow operational procedures, OPD instructions and leadership directives during the shift; * Conduct field rounds, observing operational conditions, safety requirements and compliance; * Ensure workplace organization, cleanliness and maintenance of work areas, equipment and tools used; * Support autonomous maintenance activities, when applicable; * Act in accordance with principles of operational discipline, safety and quality; * Support continuous improvement initiatives related to the process; * **Serve as backup in the carbonization area of furnaces and/or gas burners.** **Technical Requirements:** * Completed high school education; technical training in Processes, Quality, Forestry, Industrial, Production, Chemistry or related fields is considered an advantage; * Junior profile, with initial experience or targeted education in process or quality control; * Basic knowledge of process control and quality analysis; * Ability to read and apply operational procedures and quality standards; * Basic understanding of carbonization processes, wood, charcoal and plant products; * Familiarity with field maneuvers and safe operation in industrial and forest environments; * Basic knowledge of autonomous maintenance; * Ability to identify and report deviations (basic troubleshooting); * Valid driver’s license category **AB**, with availability to travel within operational areas, forests and for sample transportation; * Availability to work in the field (UPC and Forest); * Compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements; * Fire brigade training is considered an advantage. **Behavioral Competencies:** * Customer focus; * Proactivity; * Collaboration; * Operational discipline; * Innovation; * Organization and attention to detail. **How to Apply:** * Log in or create your account. * Ensure your resume is accessible. You can easily use your LinkedIn profile to upload your resume when applying. **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 subsidies/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.