Is BASF a good company to work for as a Chemical Operator?

Chemical Operator professionals working at BASF have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 69 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of BASF employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Chemical Operator Jobs at BASF now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Chemical Operator interview questions at BASF .

Does BASF pay Chemical Operator employees well?

Chemical Operator professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BASF with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 69 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Chemical Operator salaries and benefits at BASF .

How happy are Chemical Operator professionals working at BASF?

92% of Chemical Operator employees at BASF would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 11% in the past 12 months. Chemical Operator professionals have also rated BASF with a 3.4 rating for work-life-balance, 3.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.5 rating for culture and values and 3.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BASF?

Estagiário (351) , Intern (187) , Estagiário Superior (129) , Manager (104) , Internship (103) , Project Manager (73) , Engineer (61) , Lab Technician (55) , Chemical Operator (53) , Product Manager (51) , Estágio Superior (48) , Process Engineer (47) , Sales Manager (46) , Account Manager (42) , Analista (42)

What are the pros of working at BASF according to real employee reviews?

"good benefits and everyone at the plant is welling to help out and try to find solutions." ((in 521 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can easily take paid leave" ((in 261 reviews)); "Also great people that are caring and all support each other" ((in 255 reviews)); "Pay and benefits are good but lagging in the industry now as they have stagnated for long" ((in 240 reviews)); "Loved the culture and the people and the great cafe!" ((in 180 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BASF according to real employee reviews?

"low salary and it is quite sad" ((in 180 reviews)); "Extremely hot out cold depending on time of year and poor management." ((in 157 reviews)); "Good and bad managers just like every other company." ((in 60 reviews)); "Upper management is stressing lean manufacturing and becoming profit over people" ((in 29 reviews)); "A bit of Poltics between middle and senior management" ((in 7 reviews))

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BASF Chemical Operator reviews

3.9

92% would recommend to a friend

(69 total reviews)

Markus Kamieth

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87% positive business outlook

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4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

Chemical Operator employees have rated BASF with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 69 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Chemical Operator professionals have a good working experience there. BASF is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Chemical Operator professionals compared to other employers within the Manufatura industry (3.5 stars).

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69 reviews

4.0

Jun 1, 2026

Matching 401k contributions, but tough swing shifts

Chemical operator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

That matched dollars per dollar in my 401k

Cons

Swing shift is tough on your health.

4.0

May 2, 2026

Great people but be cautious with your ideas

Chemical operator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

I've met great people from all over the world.

Cons

If you have a great idea. Document everything, otherwise somebody in management will steal it from you.

5.0

Sep 23, 2025

Great place to work!

Chemical operator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast advancement Good pay Plenty of Vacation and Sick days

Cons

Can be dirty. Sometimes loud.

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