Operator I

Job Field: PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians
Location: Sparks, GA, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1702212

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

BASF's Sparks, Georgia Site is a leading producer of agricultural chemicals including fungicides and insecticides. We are looking for an Operator I to provide technical resources throughout the plant. This is a "hands-on" position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operation of processing equipment. Batching, blending, or mixing into finished product. Operations of packaging equipment to fill dry powders, granules, or liquids containers constituting a finished package.
• Ensure batches are properly charged. Record batching information, code, add, and total production quantities.
• Ensure quality control of finished product weights, labeling, placarding, coding, and marking. Generally inspect finished appearance of products for transfer to warehouse.
• Assign Material Handlers to work station on production line and make sure all tasks are being completed satisfactorily.
• Record and compute finished quantities produced. Record information on tally tickets, properly code finished goods and all packaging used.
• Ensure processing equipment and personnel are operating in compliance with company training and all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Instruct and train production workers in job assignments.
• Provide assistance with special projects as assigned.

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

Required:

• HS Graduate or accredited GED required.
• 2 years experience or equivalent required in production/maintenance operations, or completion of in-house Operator training program.
• Must have demonstrated ability to successfully lead teams in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate PC skills.
• Must manage time effectively.
• Must be willing to work on a rotating shift.

Preferred:

• WorkReady skill assessment certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Nearest Major Market: Valdosta
Job Segment: Compliance, Legal