Utility Operator

Job Field: PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians
Location: Newark, CA, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1703554

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… Utility Operator – Newark, California – (1703554) This position requires the ability to operate packaging equipment. You will interface with equipment controls to package finished product. You will operate packaging line while loading units to be packaged and preparing finished product for delivery or warehousing. You will work as a team member. Some of the duties and responsibilities are:

• Labeling and packaging finished product.
• Preparing product for shipment, including responsibility for assuring quality work and appearance of finished product packaging.
• Completing all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Safely and efficiently operating equipment, ensuring timely completion of quality products per production schedule. Minimizing and reworking scrap material.
• Ensuring working tools and equipment is working properly, and proactively communicating with other operators and maintenance personnel when difficulties arise.
• Maintaining housekeeping at excellent levels, keeping the mixers, floor, mixing deck and pigment pump area clean.
• Maintaining good attendance record and reporting to assigned job station in a timely manner.
• Following all appropriate Environmental Protection, Safety, Health and Quality (ESHQ) policies.
• Wearing prescribed Personal Protective equipment and ensuring that prescribed safeguards are properly used.

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:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to perform basic math computations.
• Must be able to communicate, read and write in the English language. Preferred Qualifications:
• 1 – 2 years of manufacturing / production experience

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: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland