About this role
About the Role The Chemical Loader Intern will join BASF’s Freeport site to gain hands-on experience in loading and unloading chemicals and related materials. The role involves operating across multiple modes (truck, rail, marine, totes, drums), performing rail switching, and assisting with equipment troubleshooting, with potential progression to full-time opportunities after the internship. What You'll Do
- Unload inbound raw materials and load outbound finished goods across truck, rail, marine, totes, drums.
- Perform rail switching activities, including operating a railcar mover, groundman for switching, operating a rail switch, and crossing guard functions.
- Provide troubleshooting of equipment and identify maintenance needs; communicate when maintenance is required.
- Follow BASF Chemical Loader guidelines; participate in shift schedules; internship may be through a third-party contractor. What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass BASF pre-employment assessment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Outstanding work ethic.
- Ability to work at BASF's Freeport site and adapt to rotating shift schedules. Nice to Have Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits, with flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
- Retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
- Well-being programs including mental health support for you and your household.
- Family forming benefits such as fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and maternity/parental leave.
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
- Matching gifts program to amplify charitable contributions.
- Employee crisis support and access to BASF wine cellar and employee discounts.