Chemical Operator – Manufacturing

About the role

Join BASF’s Care Chemicals team as a Chemical Operator in Mauldin, SC, supporting the production of cosmetics, detergents and cleaning solutions. You will work 12‑hour rotating shifts, assisting senior operators throughout the batch manufacturing process.

Key responsibilities

• Batch manufacture including weighing, charging raw materials and handling acids and caustics.
• Operate the DCS control system and unload raw materials from tankers, railcars and ISO containers.
• Transfer products between vessels and storage tanks, and operate a forklift for material movement.

Required profile

• High school diploma/GED (associate’s degree a plus).
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience, preferably with chemicals.
• Willingness to wear a respirator and work rotating day/night shifts.

Required skills

• Operation of DCS (Distributed Control System) controls.
• Forklift operation.
• Batch manufacturing processes and handling of acids/caustics.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly wage of $26.00 with overtime eligibility.
• Flexible work arrangements, retirement savings plan with company match, and comprehensive well‑being programs.
• Family benefits, backup child/elder care, mentoring, career development, and employee discounts.