Warehouse Operator Position at BASF Chemical Company

At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social
responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society.

Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of about €74 billion in 2013 and over 112,000 employees as of the end of the year.

BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

Job Title: Warehouse Operator

Job description

The incumbent will be expected to load  and unload Finished Goods and Raw Materials, stock materials in accordance with BASF regulations and maintain proper warehouse inventory.

Other duties include: 

• weigh out correct quantity of raw materials; 
• ensure stock movements are carried out properly and  matched in SAP; 
• ensure correct marking on raw material containers; 
• arrange loading and unloading of trucks, containers and tankers; 
• ensure all raw materials and finished goods are stored and handled properly in warehouse;
• accurately account for stock; 
• ensure quality control of delivery; 
• assist in managing aging stock; 
• operate within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs); 
• assist to maintain standard of safety and housekeeping; 
• assist with safety or environmental incidents as may happen in order to minimize any negative impact on the company.
• Any other duties to fulfill role.

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate should possess relevant high school qualification with a pass in Mathematics and Science coupled with at least 2 years experience  in a manufacturing company;
Experience in the chemical industry is required; a forklift driving licence is required.

Other skills required are

• Basic computer literacy, planning   and organizing skills, ability to perform well under pressure and work as   member of a team. Excellent communication in English.
• Meet BASF pre-employment medical assessment requirements. 
• Be willing to work a shift system and overtime when company requirements deem it necessary.
• Only candidates from the ECOWAS  region will be considered for this position.

Method of Application
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Application deadline: Not Specified