**Now hiring! Production Technician** **Central, SC** We are looking for a Production Technician to join our PM team in Clemson, SC. **Come create chemistry with us!** The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications. The BASF Performance Materials business responds quickly to customer needs, without cutting corners to sacrifice safety or quality. The business services a wide range of customers in many different markets from automotive, construction, refrigeration, appliances, etc. The operators within the Clemson Site must adapt to change safely, quickly, and efficiently while maintaining the highest quality requirements. The Operator III manufactures blended resin systems for foam application to meet our customer needs. **This role works around a 3 rotating shift. Shift hours are: 1st Shift: 5am -1:30pm 2nd Shift: 1pm – 9:30pm 3rd Shift: 9pm – 5:30am **During your rotating shift as a Production Technician, you will** + Use product recipes to produce blended resin systems in multiple blend vessels including the PSM process. + Have knowledge of raw materials and the hazards, locations, etc. of those raw materials and knowledgeable of the process equipment. + Use interface screens to the process control system to add exact quantities of chemicals to match product recipes, follow step by step batch instructions, and take samples as required. + Load drums, totes, cylinders, and tank trucks with the final product. + Unload raw materials via rail car to bulk storage, tank truck to bulk storage tank, tank truck to tote, and box vans of drums & totes. + Follow standard operating procedures to unload and check-in various raw materials for production. + Be an integral part of the site’s safety culture. This individual is + responsiblefor certain areas of the plant from a safety and housekeeping perspective. Operator I will also be required to master a certain number of standard operating procedure. + Train in Department of Transportation (DOT). This individual must be able tounderstandhazard communication and DOT OSHA requirements for chemical transportation, storage, and handling. + Understandhow to use personal protective equipment to perform all necessary job functions within the process. + Be able to become a certified forklift driver. **If you...** + Possess a High School Diploma (2 Year technical degree preferred) + Have good communication skills + Have a high level of attention to detail + Are able to lift at least 50lbs. **Create your own chemistry with you@BASF** At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call **you@BASF** . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Just some of the many benefits we offer include: + Flexible work arrangements whenever possible + Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options + Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members + Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more) + Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages + Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive + Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities. + Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens + Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more! **About us** As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years! At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career. Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF **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.