Heavy Duty Chemical Operator (Huntsville, AL) 1 Huntsville, AL, US, 35824 _Now Hiring Heavy Duty Chemical Operator_ ! _Starting Pay: $24.15_ _You @ BASF ECMS_ At BASF ECMS, 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. Our benefits include some additional perks below for starters… + Retirement Benefits with company contributions + Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options + Disability and Life Insurance Programs + Wellness Programs + Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement + Mentoring & Development Programs + Employee Discounts + Pet insurance _As a Heavy Duty Chemical Operator you will…_ + Follows work instructions, procedures and product specifications; adds specified amounts of raw materials into vessels or blending tanks; sets valves to feed liquid and solid materials through equipment units. + Sets controls in specified sequence on control panel to start automatic feed. + Weighs out quantities of powdered or liquid chemicals, following formula sheets. + Starts and monitors feed of solid or semi-solid materials through equipment units, such as mills, heating vessels and mixing tanks. + Dumps pre-weighed ingredients into tanks, hoppers, or ball/continuous mills. + Adjusts controls and valves to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels. + Observes chemical reactions; monitors gauges, samples and data recorders; and receives notification from analytical laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments. + Observes gauges, and instruments, turns valves, and moves controls to regulate temperatures, pressures, and flow of steam, coolant, and chemical constituents through system to effect prescribed reaction within critical limits, according to knowledge of equipment and process. + Draws samples of product at specified stages of synthesis and performs standard tests to determine if manufacturing is proceeding efficiently and in conformity with specifications. + Attaches hoses, pumps or transfer equipment to move completed slurry to holding area or manufacturing coating equipment. _Qualifications:_ + High school diploma or GED with demonstrated enhanced math and/or science ability. + 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment. About BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees. _What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!_ 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 HR4U.US@basf-catalystsmetals.com to report fraud. BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Rate for this role is $24.15/hr. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factor permitted by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. **Nearest Major Market:** Huntsville