**Now Hiring! Operator Associate** **Savannah, GA** **The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!** As an Operator 1 for our Catalyst business unit, you will start a meaningful career at an entry-level position while supporting a division that is active developing technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products including advanced battery materials. Our portfolio serves industries such as the automotive, chemical sectors, refineries, battery manufacturers as well as the production of fuels, chemicals and plastics. The Savannah plant in particular manufactures and operates the following products: fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, co-catalysts and additives used by petroleum refiners to convert crude oil into gasoline, other transportation fuels, heating oil, and petrochemical feed stocks. **You Create Chemistry By...** + Operate major plant equipment and/or processes (pumps, valves, filters, screens, compressors, dryers, etc.) following standard procedures and practices, as well as participate in system improvement processes. + Maintain equipment and diagnoses problems to avoid shutdowns. + Drive/Operate a Forklift. + Keep records and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. This includes the ability to rate, ratio, percent and to draw as well as interpret bar graphs. + Responsible for product quantity and quality (including analytical testing). **During your 12-hour rotating shift as an Operator Associate you will** + Operate major plant equipment and/or processes (pumps, valves, filters, screens, compressors, dryers, etc.) following standard procedures and practices, as well as participate in system improvement processes. + Maintain equipment and diagnoses problems to avoid shutdowns. + Drive/Operate a Forklift. + Keep records and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. This includes the ability to rate, ratio, percent and to draw as well as interpret bar graphs. + Responsible for product quantity and quality (including analytical testing). **If you...** + Have a High School Diploma or GED. + Have minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing and Operations. **Then...** **Click below to Belong@BASF!** **Create Your Own Chemistry when taking advantage of our Total Rewards.** At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters… + Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible + Retirement Benefits + Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement + Mentoring & Development Programs + Employee Discounts + Pet insurance + Matching Donations to your favorite cause + Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more! **Privacy Statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **Equal Employment Opportunities** We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.