Operator Associate

We are looking for an Operator Associate to join our Performance Chemicals team in Savannah, GA. Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling, and related products and services. As an Operator Associate for our Catalyst business unit, you will support a division that is actively developing technologies to protect the air we breathe, produce fuels, and ensure efficient production of chemicals, plastics, and advanced battery materials. Our portfolio serves industries such as automotive, chemical, refineries, battery manufacturers, and the production of fuels, chemicals, and plastics.

The Savannah plant manufactures fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, co-catalysts, and additives used by petroleum refiners to convert crude oil into gasoline, other transportation fuels, heating oil, and petrochemical feedstocks.

About the role

During your 12-hour rotating shift as an Operator Associate, you will:

• Operate major plant equipment and/or processes (pumps, valves, filters, screens, compressors, dryers, etc.) following standard procedures and practices, as well as participate in system improvement processes.
• Maintain equipment and diagnose problems to avoid shutdowns.
• Drive/operate a forklift.
• Keep records and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, including the ability to rate, ratio, percent, and draw as well as interpret bar graphs.
• Be responsible for product quantity and quality (including analytical testing).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing and operations.

Benefits

At BASF, we provide a wide range of benefits and programs to support employees’ well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Some of the benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
• Well-being programs, including comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members.
• Family-forming benefits (fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more).
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Matching gifts program to deepen the impact of contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for unexpected situations.
• Access to BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more.

About Us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America, we have been finding solutions for everyday needs and addressing complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years. At BASF, we empower our employees with the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life.