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

Process Operator professionals working at BASF have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 16 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 Process Operator Jobs at BASF now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Process Operator interview questions at BASF .

Does BASF pay Process Operator employees well?

Process Operator professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BASF with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 16 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 25.4% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Process Operator salaries and benefits at BASF .

How happy are Process Operator professionals working at BASF?

57% of Process Operator employees at BASF would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 17% in the past 12 months. Process Operator professionals have also rated BASF with a 2.4 rating for work-life-balance, 2.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.7 rating for culture and values and 2.7 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 522 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can easily take paid leave" ((in 270 reviews)); "Also great people that are caring and all support each other" ((in 251 reviews)); "Pay and benefits are good but lagging in the industry now as they have stagnated for long" ((in 237 reviews)); "Loved the culture and the people and the great cafe!" ((in 189 reviews))

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

"low salary and it is quite sad" ((in 170 reviews)); "Extremely hot out cold depending on time of year and poor management." ((in 162 reviews)); "Can be a great place to work if you have a good manager." ((in 59 reviews)); "Upper management is stressing lean manufacturing and becoming profit over people" ((in 27 reviews)); "The office politics and bureaucratic going" ((in 10 reviews))

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BASF Process Operator reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Markus Kamieth

100% approve of CEO

6% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Work/Life balance

2.3

Senior management

Process Operator employees have rated BASF with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Process Operator professionals have a good working experience there. BASF is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Process Operator professionals compared to other employers within the Manufatura industry (3.5 stars).

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16 reviews

4.0

May 11, 2026

Great company to work for despite market challenges

Process operator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

great company to work for

Cons

none of the above besides chemical market being down

3.0

May 4, 2026

It was good until it wasn’t.

Process operator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Lot of time off on shift

Cons

Not enough pay comparable to others

BASF Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We recognize the importance of strong, supportive leadership in creating a positive work environment. We are committed to addressing these concerns and improving communication and leadership at all levels.

4.0

Mar 5, 2026

Not bad

Process operator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

-Competitive pay - Benefits are decent -Union available if you like

Cons

-Not a lot of OT -Your experience will be good or bad depending on production supervisor

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