Production Operator

Job Description

At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you’re up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.

Do you dare to make an impact?

Competitive hourly rates – $18.00 + Shift Differential
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance that start on day 1
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee discount and referral programs
401k matching
Tuition Reimbursement

YOUR ROLE

Maintain a safe work environment
Maintain a clean work environment in compliance with 5S housekeeping standards
Read, understand, and follow batch tickets for mixing operations and operating procedures.
Manually add 50-pound bags of raw materials to mixing vessels (>100 bags per shift)
Keep track of mixing times, etc., in order to progress multiple batches simultaneously  
Operate powered industrial trucks (forklift, walkie stacker, etc.); manual industrial equipment (drum pickers, etc.); powered industrial equipment (pelletizers, packaging equipment, etc.) and HMI control panels
Understand and execute basic computer functions to operate carton labeler
Ensure proper double-checks are completed and documented for verification of accuracy
Run / monitor multiple pieces of equipment at once
Accurately count and record production data
Load and unload finished goods and raw materials while maintaining accurate counts
Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 55 lbs.
Must be able to function safely and efficiently in hot temperatures during warm weather months 

YOUR SKILLS

Must be able to pass Henkel’s basic skills assessment
 Minimum 1-year manufacturing experience, forklift experience
Special skills — Computer knowledge, ability to multi-task, dependable, trustworthy
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Wearing of appropriate PPE as required
Must be able to pass forklift certification and operate a forklift daily

The salary for this role is $24.28 – $35.20. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Henkel’s request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.

All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.