Production Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. BASF scores A on the Alion truth index.
Now hiring! Production Operator
Bishop, TX
We are looking for a Production Operator to join our Nutrition & Health team in Bishop, TX.
Come create chemistry with us!
At BASF Nutrition and Health, we develop, produce and market ingredients and solutions for the nutrition and health industries that fulfill the highest safety, regulatory and sustainability standards.
We bring our passion and energy to work every day, knowing that through our cutting-edge research and global collaboration, we deliver products that support the health and wellbeing of humans and animals alike across the globe. Our areas of impact include Human Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Aroma Ingredients, Pharma Solutions and Enzymes.
Working in Nutrition and Health offers opportunities for you to develop and grow at every stage of your career. If you enjoy working in a truly inclusive, and highly collaborative environment where you will be valued, recognized, and rewarded for your contributions, we look forward to meeting you!
Looking to grow your career in a place where performance and positivity thrive? At BASF, we highly value our employees' feedback, which we gather through annual surveys conducted globally. Recently, feedback from BASF employees at our Bishop site revealed that 96% of respondents are proud to work for BASF, 93% indicated they enjoy their work and 93% would recommend BASF to others as a good place to work. These results reflect a vibrant, supportive, and high-performing environment-exactly the kind of place where you can do your best work.
The Production Operator is responsible for processes that utilize both batch and continuous operations. We are seeking Chemical Plant Operators that have both operational and technical experience who are able to demonstrate a proven track record of strong safety and environmental performance. Examples of operational duties include: operating the DCS, issuing permits, sampling, troubleshooting, preparing equipment for maintenance and subsequent operation, and inspections.
During your 12-hour shift as a Production Operator, you will
- Ensure standards of safety, environmental, team and individual performance are met in a high-performance team-based organization.
- Perform Work Permitting process and prepare equipment for daily maintenance activities.
- Train new employees on unit activities.
- Participate on emergency response teams condition of employment.
If you...
- Hold a High School Diploma or GED.
- Preferrably have 3 years of operations experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Are able to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
- Are results oriented, dependable, safety conscious, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Preferrably have Honeywell TDC 3000, DCS Operational, and Work Permit Writing experience
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
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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.