Industrial Chemical Specialist

BASF Corporation

Appleton, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Benchmarking, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Forklift, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Production Machining, Production Management, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), SAP Administration, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Secondary School, System Operations, Team Player
LOCATION
Appleton, WI
POSTED
2 days ago

Step into a role at BASF where economic vitality and environmental care intersect. We are at the helm of chemical innovation, supporting diverse industries through a commitment to a sustainable future.

As a workplace committed to process security, we ensure a supportive environment focused on personal and professional growth through continuous learning.

Position Summary: Industrial Chemical Specialist

  • Looking for a dynamic role that combines technical skill with safety and process optimization? As an Industrial Chemical Specialist, you’ll be integral to delivering high-quality chemical solutions, adhering to stringent safety standards and working collaboratively in a team.
  • Shifts primarily run Monday to Friday, 4 am to 12 noon or 11:30 am to 7:30 pm, with some overtime necessitated by operational demands.
  • Engage in safety audits, uphold rigorous housekeeping standards, and actively participate in sourcing safety enhancements.
  • Manage production using digital systems, ensuring products meet quality benchmarks before dispatch.

Core Competencies:

  • High School or GED credentials, backed by a minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
  • Able to physically handle tasks requiring fifty-pound lifts and frequent movement including ladder climbs.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office.

Desirable Experience:

  • Proven background in chemicals or manufacturing (3+ years).
  • Experience with SAP or similar management software.
  • Skills in automated system operations like DCS/PLC.

Proficiency covers:

  • Forklift certification and handling.
  • Machine setup for production tasks.
  • Operating manual machining tools.

Reward is reflective of expertise and previous accomplishments.

About the Company

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BASF Corporation

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

Our Values and Global Standards

As an international chemical company, we operate in markets and countries with different requirements and conditions. We always follow our corporate values and standards in order to act responsibly and secure our license to operate. By living these values every day, we ensure respectful interaction with each other and with our customers and partners.

Together with our Code of Conduct Code of Conduct and our global standards, our CORE values lay the foundation for responsible conduct and trustbased relationships with our stakeholders.

Our standards are based on, and in some cases, exceed existing laws and regulations and take internationally recognized principles into account. We respect and promote:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the two U.N. Human Rights Covenants
• The Ten Principles of the U.N. Global Compact
• The core labor standards of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Tripartite Declaration of Principles Concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy
• The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
• The Responsible Care® Global Charter of the International Council of Chemical Associations
• The German Corporate Governance Code
• The main guidelines are primarily summarized in our Group regulations on compliance, human rights, labor and social standards and in the Supplier Code of Conduct. We want to ensure that we act in line with the applicable laws and uphold our responsibility to the environment and society with our comprehensive management and monitoring systems.

The Corporate Audit department continuously monitors compliance with requirements. The head of our legal and compliance organization also acts as Chief Human Rights Officer and oversees the overarching risk management.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
WEBSITE
https://www.basf.com/global/en