Chemical Operator

Henkel; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Employee share plan

Annual performance bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel is hiring for a 3rd shift production role in Illinois. You will operate mixing, blending, and packaging equipment, follow SOPs, and ensure quality. The job emphasizes safety, documentation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and potential forklift certification. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible shifts with overtime. Benefits and a shift differential are mentioned in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or manufacturing training preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or chemical plant experience preferred.
• Ability to safely work with chemicals, equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions and formulas.
• Forklift experience or certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, and follow all safety and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing, blending, and packaging equipment used in adhesive manufacturing.
• Follow SOPs, batch sheets, and safety guidelines.
• Monitor production processes and adjust to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain production, quality, and safety documentation.
• Support housekeeping, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives for a safe workspace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Following SOPs

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

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.

3rd Shift | Monday-Friday | 10pm-6:30am + OT as required | $1.75 Shift Differential included with base pay.

What you´ll do

• Operate mixing, blending, and packaging equipment used in adhesive manufacturing.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), batch sheets, and safety guidelines.
• Monitor production processes and make adjustments to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety documentation.
• Support housekeeping, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe and organized work environment.

What makes you a good fit

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or manufacturing training preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or chemical plant experience preferred.
• Ability to safely work with chemicals, equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions and formulas.
• Forklift experience or certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, and follow all safety and PPE requirements.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick time, vacation time and holiday time
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: skill development programs, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

The hourly pay range for this role is $27.00. This range reflects the good‑faith minimum and maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. This role is classified as non‑exempt, and employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. In addition to the hourly wage, employees in this position may be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms of compensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training, certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. 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.