Operator

Arxada is a globally leading company for innovative solutions to protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, comprehensive regulatory expertise, as well as our competence in production and process development support our customers in protecting nutrition, health, and infrastructure efficiently – through chemistry and biotechnology that promote sustainability.

We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for various end markets, including Health & Nutrition, Household and Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings, and Wood Protection.

With customers in over 100 countries, the company achieved sales of 2 billion CHF in 2024. Arxada's headquarters are located in Basel (Switzerland). Worldwide, the company employs 3,200 employees at 24 production sites and in 14 R&D centers, all committed to the success of our customers.

To strengthen our multipurpose plant operations at Arxada, Visp, Switzerland , we are looking for an Operator in chemical production.

Your tasks:

• Perform work safely and independently while complying with safety regulations (SiVo),
• You monitor production, control and analyze process parameters, identify and resolve disturbances, and safely start up and shut down production equipment according to specifications
• You are responsible for the independent execution and documentation of workflows and rounds in the production plant according to the specification documents
• Working with the computer (Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP as well as process control systems) completes your range of activities

Your profile:

• High commitment to strengthening the safety culture
• You have completed vocational training (EFZ) or an equivalent qualification and are motivated to work shifts (including night shifts and weekends; 4-shift model)
• Experience as an operator in chemical production or service companies and in handling process control systems is advantageous. Career changers from other fields are welcome
• You are interested and willing to learn new technologies and continuously further your education
• Very good German language skills are mandatory

Arxada offers first-class solutions in two clearly defined areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats from microorganisms to humans and the environment. This area includes five independent business units: Professional Hygiene, Household and Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings, and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) supplies materials for the production of composites in electronics, aerospace, and other industries. Furthermore, the portfolio includes vitamins and nutrient components, high-performance chemical intermediates, and raw materials for a variety of demanding applications.

Arxada is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. All qualified applicants are considered equally regardless of skin color, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.