Shift Plant Operator - Durban

LOCATION

Durban

WELCOME TO BASF

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BASF's regional division EMEA Europe, Middle East, Emerging Europe and Africa. BASF operates in more than 50 countries in the region. For BASF the EMEA region is our most important market.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As a Shift Plant Operator, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Shift Plant Foreman and Deputy Shift Foreman in producing and finishing products to meet planned Sales and Operations requirements efficiently and safely. 

• Reviewing the handover book and completing ongoing tasks from the previous shift.

• Placing raw materials on the production floor and preparing necessary solutions.

• Managing the removal of empty containers post-charging and ensuring the proper setup of filtering equipment for product filtration into bulk storage or drums, while monitoring for spills.

• Verifying the accuracy of filled product weights and ensuring they pass Quality Control standards.

• Collecting and preparing empty drums for filling, ensuring stencil markings are accurate.

• Recording daily dips of bulk stock tanks and other required data, while assisting in maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards in the work area.

• Cleaning equipment as needed, including basket strainers and cooling vessels, and assisting the foreman in monitoring the Distributed Control System (DCS) and scrubbers.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Completed Grade 12 qualification with Mathematics and Science, along with a minimum NQF Level 2 qualification in Chemical Operations learnership.

• A valid forklift license and previous experience in a chemical or dispersions plant.

• Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSACT) and a commitment to maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards in the workplace.

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