Chemical Operator

Description:

BASF’s Care Chemicals division is a globally leading supplier to the cosmetics, detergents and cleaning industries. We also offer solutions for technical applications and crop protection. Together with our customers, we create innovative solutions to meet the current and future needs of society more sustainably. We contribute to the long-term success of our customers’ brands with a broad range of products and concepts via our global network of production and development site.

As a Chemical Operator, you will assist higher-level operators in all phases of production work.


During your 12-hour rotating shift as a Chemical Operator, you will…
 

• Batch manufacture including weighing and charging raw materials handling acids and caustics, operation of the DCS control system.
• Unload raw materials from tankers, railcars, and ISO containers to vessels and tanks.
• Transfer products from vessels to storage tanks, tanks, etc
• Operate a fork truck to transfer material and performing housekeeping items.
   

Type of work involves complex chemical reactions and operations with various types of equipment located on many levels, which requires a high degree of concentration during various phases of the operation.

Operating procedures vary batch-to-batch and product-to-product and must be carefully followed to produce on spec material.

This position is part of a job family with multiple levels and will be filled at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.


If you…
 

• Hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess one year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bring previous batch chemical experience (strongly preferred).
• Are willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts switching monthly from day/night shifts (06:45 am to 07:00 pm and 6:45 pm to 07:00 am) and periodically required overtime.