General Labourer - Rotating Shifts

Henkel; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

RSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel in Canada is seeking a reliable General Labourer to support the production of heat shrink sleeves and maintain quality on extrusion, expansion, and coating lines. The role requires a flexible shift rotation across Days, Afternoons, and Midnights.

You will operate cutting tools, package finished products, and perform visual inspections to ensure correct dimensions and adhesive application. A clean, safe work area and teamwork are essential to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work a mandatory shift rotation (Days/Afternoons/Midnights).
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support production of heat shrink sleeves on extrusion, expansion, and coating lines.
• Operate cutting tools to trim sleeves and package, label and box products per order.
• Inspect finished sleeves for defects, correct dimensions and adhesive application.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with 5S housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with machine operators, quality inspectors, and warehouse staff to hit daily targets.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Basic math

Read production orders

Safety mindset

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

• We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented General Labourer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the production of high-quality heat shrink sleeves used to support the infrastructure markets.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate a mandatory shift rotation including Days, Afternoons, and Midnights.
• Production Support: Assist in the operation of extrusion, expansion, and coating machinery used to manufacture heat shrink sleeves.
• Cutting & Packaging: Safely operate cutting tools and equipment to trim heat shrink sleeves to specified lengths. Package, label, and box finished products according to order requirements.
• Quality Control: Conduct visual inspections of finished sleeves for defects, correct dimensions, and proper adhesive application.
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Clean machinery and sweep production floors daily to adhere to 5S/housekeeping standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with machine operators, quality inspectors, and warehouse staff to meet daily production targets.

What makes you a good fit

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work a mandatory, continuous shift rotation of the following shifts:
  Day Shift: 7:00AM-3:00PM
  Afternoon Shift: 3:00PM-11:00PM
  Midnight Shift: 11:00PM-7:00AM
• Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment is preferred but not required (on-the-job training provided).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours per shift). Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Safety Mindset: Strict adherence to all safety protocols, including the mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to manage the physical and lifestyle demands of a rotating shift schedule (including midnight shifts).
• Skills: Strong hand-eye coordination, basic math skills for measuring/counting, and the ability to read and understand English production orders.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Financial: RSP matching, employee share plan with mandatory investment and Henkel matching shares and service awards
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary for this role is $23.05. 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 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.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.