Production Operator

Job Field: PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians
Location: Malcom, IA, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1701515

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with strong emphasis process safety, as well as safety of our employees and the communities we operate in, and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. Where the Chemistry Happens… Production Operator – Malcom, Iowa – (1701515) The Production Operator is responsible for all aspects of personal safety, product quality, and operating of the reactors. As well as, filling loading, and unloading systems and their auxiliary equipment such as blend tanks. The Production Operator will manufacture quality finished goods and manage raw materials in a safe and efficient manner. This includes running reactors, load/unload of tank trucks, railcars, totes, drums or pails as required. In addition, the following activities will be performed by the Production Operator:

• Perform batching in blend tanks and reactors
• Conduct visual inspection of operating equipment to determine current operating status
• Work from both verbal and written instruction of Contact Supervisor, standard procedures, batch sheet and loading sheets to operate reactors, as well as, filling and loading system
• Read, record and interpret data of instruments, reactors, tanks, pumps, etc. and makes corrective adjustments as required to efficient production runs
• Perform housekeeping to maintain production and operations in neat and orderly condition
• Participate in all required safety training and wear proper personal protective equipment when working in the plant area.
• Perform light maintenance duties in the plant and/or warehouse
• Operate fork lift after appropriate instruction
• Ability to wear a respirator mask

This position will start out on the day shift (6:00AM – 6:00PM) during training and will move to nights (6:00PM – 6:00AM) once training is complete. The bi-weekly schedule is very attractive with 8 hours of built in 1.5X hourly rate overtime each pay period and every other weekend OFF (3 day weekend). There is also a shift premium added to the hourly rate when working the night shift. The current work schedule looks like this: Week 1: Monday and Tuesday – WORK Wednesday and Thursday – OFF Friday, Saturday, Sunday – WORK Week 2: Monday and Tuesday – OFF Wednesday and Thursday – WORK Friday, Saturday and Sunday - OFF Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You… Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You @BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You… Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Fork truck license

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. BASF recognizes institutions of higher education accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

Nearest Major Market: Des Moines