Operator Associate – Catalyst Production

About the role

Join BASF’s Catalyst division in Savannah, GA as an Operator Associate. You will work on a 12‑hour rotating shift, operating and maintaining equipment that produces fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and related products for the petroleum and chemical industries.

Key responsibilities

• Operate major plant equipment such as pumps, valves, filters, screens, compressors and dryers according to standard procedures.
• Maintain equipment, diagnose problems and take corrective actions to avoid shutdowns.
• Drive and operate a forklift for material handling within the plant.
• Record production data, interpret written, oral and diagrammatic instructions, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Monitor product quantity and quality, including performing analytical testing.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in manufacturing or operations environments.

Required skills

• Forklift operation.
• Plant equipment operation (pumps, valves, filters, compressors, dryers).
• Analytical testing of catalyst products.
• Interpretation of technical diagrams and instructions.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on technologies that protect the environment and support sustainable production.
• Career development within a global market‑leading catalyst company.