Production Operator

<h2><b>WELCOME TO BASF</b></h2> <h2><b>ABOUT US</b></h2> <p><span>The BASF Ireland site based in Cork manufacturers specialty chemicals used in the mining industry for the solvent extraction of minerals from their ore bodies.</span><br/><span>At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking and on you. </span></p><h2><b>WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT</b></h2> <ul> <li><span>You will operate, monitor and clean our equipment to ensure that production runs smoothly. Therefore, you will work within a team which is responsible for the execution of tasks associated with the production of LIX® </span><span>Reagents, from the handling of incoming raw materials, operating the production process, handling of process waste streams and the dispatch of finished product</span></li> <li><span>You always take into account the safety and environmental protection regulations at all times and potential dangers</span></li> <li><span>You recognise faults and you report and rectify them</span></li> <li><span>For maintenance work, you will prepare the equipment with the shift management</span></li> <li><span>You value an open, diverse, creative, responsible and entrepreneurial working environment</span></li> </ul><h2><b>WHAT WE EXPECT</b></h2> <ul> <li><span>A level 6 qualification in a scientific related discipline or a minimum of 5 years work experience in a manufacturing environment</span></li> <li><span>You are available for shift work as required. The shift pattern may be varied according to business and staffing requirements</span></li> <li><span>You are aware of EHS requirements to ensure safe working systems and practices are followed, being able to take responsibility for personal actions and the actions of others</span></li> <li><span>You are an effective communicator and have decision making skills, with a ‘can-do’ attitude who can work independently or as part of a team to ensure that targets are achieved</span></li> <li><span>Good analytical skills to identify &amp; implement process improvements</span></li> <li><span>High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office</span></li> <li><span>Experience with Delta V, PIMS, SAP, and "lean tools" is an advantage.</span></li> </ul><h2><b>Diversity is our greatest strength!</b></h2> <p><span><span>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.</span></span></p>