Shift Plant Operator - Durban

Basf Se; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Shift Plant Operator, where your role is vital in ensuring efficient production processes. You'll assist in managing raw materials, monitoring quality control, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic environment. This position offers growth opportunities within a global leader in the chemical industry, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Your commitment to safety and operational excellence will be valued as you contribute to sustainable solutions and innovative practices. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
• Minimum NQF Level 2 qualification in Chemical Operations learnership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing and finishing products efficiently and safely.
• Manage raw materials and ensure proper setup of filtering equipment.

Skills

Mathematics

Science

Safety Standards

Quality Control

Education

Grade 12

NQF Level 2 in Chemical Operations

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Production, Maintenance & Technical Services

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future.

We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world.

For you, this means a variety of ways to advance.

Not only your performance, but also your personality matter to us.

At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

BASF's regional division EMEA Europe, Middle East, Emerging Europe and Africa.

BASF operates in more than 50 countries in the region.

For BASF the EMEA region is our most important market.

Job Role: Shift Plant Operator

As a Shift Plant Operator, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Shift Plant Foreman and Deputy Shift Foreman to produce and finish products efficiently and safely, meeting planned Sales and Operations requirements.

1. Review the handover book and complete ongoing tasks from the previous shift.
2. Place raw materials on the production floor and prepare necessary solutions.
3. Manage the removal of empty containers post-charging and ensure proper setup of filtering equipment for product filtration into bulk storage or drums, while monitoring for spills.
4. Verify the accuracy of filled product weights and ensure they meet Quality Control standards.
5. Collect and prepare empty drums for filling, ensuring stencil markings are correct.
6. Record daily dips of bulk stock tanks and other required data, while maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.
7. Clean equipment as needed, including basket strainers and cooling vessels.
8. Assist in monitoring the Distributed Control System (DCS) and scrubbers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
• Minimum NQF Level 2 qualification in Chemical Operations learnership.
• Valid forklift license.
• Previous experience in a chemical or dispersions plant.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSACT).
• Commitment to safety and high housekeeping standards.

We value diversity and encourage inclusion and equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability, or belief.

At BASF, you get more than just compensation.

Our total offer includes a wide range of benefits to support you in every stage of your life.