Production Specialist (Shift Work) for Chemical Industry | Produktionsfachkraft (m/w/d) Wechselschicht BASF SE in Ludwigshafen

Sel Hermes GmbH & Co. KG

Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Oct 14, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves working as a Production Specialist within the chemical industry at BASF SE in Ludwigshafen, focusing on operational support and material handling in a rotating shift system. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and transporting various containers (pallets, drums, BigBags), sampling, filling intermediate containers, and preparing finished goods for dispatch (labeling, cleaning, stretching). The specialist will also handle the transport of materials between production, storage, and the laboratory, manage waste disposal, and perform routine cleaning and organization of production areas. Key qualifications include a completed vocational training as a Chemical Production Specialist or Machine and Plant Operator, or equivalent professional experience, ideally within the chemical sector. Good German language skills are required, along with experience in safely handling hazardous materials. This is a full-time, permanent position offering attractive benefits and development opportunities.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Chemical Production Specialist or Machine and Plant Operator; Alternatively, completed vocational training in another field

Experience

  • Completed vocational training as a Chemical Production Specialist or Machine and Plant Operator in the chemical industry
  • Alternatively, professional experience in the chemical industry combined with a different completed vocational training
  • Experience in the safe handling of hazardous materials
  • Forklift license (desirable)
  • Crane license (desirable)

Languages

German (Good)

Additional

  • Must be available for rotating shift work (Wechselschicht); Full-time employment (37.5 - 40 hours per week); Unrestricted employment contract.