Production Operator-Widnes

BASF plc is a subsidiary of BASF SE, marketing a wide range of BASF products in the UK. These include agricultural solutions, automotive refinish paints, acrylic monomers, fine chemicals, intermediate chemicals, speciality chemicals, dispersions, and plastics. The sales centre for BASF plc and the business service functions for all BASF Group companies operating in the UK, are located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the headquarters of the BASF Group in the UK. BASF plc is an agent for BTC Europe GmbH, our pan-European in-house distributor, focused on speciality chemicals and performance polymers. As well as the headquarters in Stockport, BASF plc has sites in Alfreton, Bradford, Widnes and Bury St Edmunds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Production Operator your responsibilities will include:

• You will be expected to manufacture various powder/wheat and liquid mix products using complex machinery, as well as minimise losses and spillages.
• You will ensure that you work in a safe and ethical manner to achieve the plan and that the production area is kept to a high standard of cleanliness as an ongoing process. Whilst maintaining current quality and safety standards and adhering to site rules and guidelines.
• You will be an advocate of continuous improvement and assist in implementing continuous improvement activities on site. You may be required to perform periodic checks on production quality and register details on Standard form in line with Quality System.
• You will have the ability to accurately record work on batch sheets and follow procedures accurately and safely. You will also draw samples to accurately represent the batches produced in accordance with the standard procedures and maintain electronic records within SAP.

Please note: This role requires the flexibility to work on a shift-based schedule, involving rotating early morning and late night shifts

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have a Level 2 NVQ in Performing Manufacturing Operations or equivalent.
• You have a good level of numeracy and literacy skills and are a strong user of IT programmes, including MS office.
• You have experience and knowledge of production processes.
• Possessing an electric hand pallet / forklift truck driving license would be preferred but not essential.

BENEFITS

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and “on-the-job” training as part of a committed team.

At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. For more information please visit: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/careers/why-join-basf/basf-locally.html

Location: Widnes

Closing Date: 13.09.2024

ABOUT US

Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based.  From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom.html