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 people at 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to the success of our customers.

To strengthen our team in Visp, Switzerland, we are looking for an Operator.

Main tasks  

• As a shift worker in the production facilities in Visp, you will work alternately in the control room as well as in the plants of a production department with several plants
• In the control room, you monitor production, check and analyze process parameters, detect and resolve malfunctions, and safely start up and shut down production plants according to specifications
• In the plant, you work flexibly in the assigned plants on site and assist with changeover and maintenance work
• 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
   

Qualifications & Experience

• High commitment to strengthening the safety culture
• Experience as an operator in chemical production or service companies and handling process control systems is advantageous / career changers are welcome
• You are flexible and willing to work in a shift system, including early, late, and night shifts as well as weekend duties. The shift model includes a 4-shift system, taking into account planned rotation and team agreements
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form are required, as work instructions, safety regulations, and internal communication are conducted in German. The ability to read and understand these safely is necessary.
• You are interested and willing to learn new technologies and continuously further your education
• Furthermore, you work independently and reliably, are committed, resilient, and team-oriented
• You strive to ensure a high safety and quality standard according to requirements

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. In addition, the portfolio includes vitamins and nutrient components, high-performance chemical intermediates, as well as raw materials for a variety of demanding applications.

Arxada is an employer that promotes equal opportunity. 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.