Now Hiring Material Handler C!The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!Where the chemistry happens…While working at the BASF Care Chemical Plant in Spartanburg, SC you will create chemistry with the global leader in the sustainable cosmetics, detergents, and cleaning industries. As a Material Handler, you will contribute to our mission of sustainability by assisting in the handling of personal care raw materials manufactured in our plant.Entry level position in the materials handling of finished surfactant products and inbound raw materials. This position assists higher-level material handlers in all phases of daily logistics operations while working to acquire additional skills and performs fewer complex duties on their own. Common examples of daily job tasks are the following: receipts and unloading of raw materials, drumming, operating a fork truck to transfer material, and performing housekeeping items.During your time as a Material Handler C, you will
Manipulate pumps, valves, and hoses to: Unload raw materials to bulk storage tanks, load finished product from storage tanks to tank trucks, iso containers or railcars, clean equipment, transfer lines, valves, pumps, etc., to avoid product contamination and drum finished product from storage tanks to required packaging. Conduct visual inspection of all equipment to determine status before operating.
Operate forklift trucks as required to transfer drums and totes as well as operate the yard tractor to complete iso, trailer and tanker movements on site.
Operate valves, pumps, scales, switches, etc. and minor maintenance work, such as adjusting pumps and valves, requires skill and dexterity in use of small hand tools.
Be required to have sufficient manual skills: 70% of the job requires standing, walking, and climbing to observe and operate controls and valves, drumming of products, etc. - 30% of the job requires manual material handling, recording data, etc. In addition, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50lbs.routinely and 60lbs on occasion, climbing ladders, and working at various heights is required. Overtime and shift operations may be required to meet customers’ demand.
If you
Have a High School Diploma or GED.
Manufacturing experience warehousing or bulk material handling as well as forklift experience.
ThenCreate Your Own Chemistry With you@BASFAt BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include 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 that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
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