Shift Utility Operator

WELCOME TO BASF

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.

What You Can Expect

1. Complete tasks from the previous shift, place raw materials on the production floor, prepare solutions, and handle loading and unloading of bulk tankers.
2. Prepare filtering equipment, ensure accurate product weight, and verify Quality Control approval before filling drums. Seal filled drums to make them weatherproof.
3. Record daily dips of bulk stock tanks and other required data, ensuring bulk tanks are not overfilled.
4. Obtain and label samples of dispersion for quality control analysis.
5. Use a forklift to transport raw materials and finished products.
6. Assist the foreman in monitoring the DCS, monitor scrubbers, and replace or remove contaminated solutions.
7. Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards, clean and recharge caustic scrubber holding tanks, and clean operating areas around the plant.
8. Take immediate action to minimize damage and clean up in case of spillages.
9. Act as a deputy for Shift Utility Operator and other Shift Plant Operators in their absence.
10. Perform any additional duties within your ability or experience as required.

What You Offer

1. Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
2. Minimum NQF level 2 in Chemical Operation learnership
3. Forklift license
4. Preferred: NQF level 3 Chemical Operations or higher

What We Offer
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.

BASF is an equal opportunity employer which embraces diversity and the principles of employment equity.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.