Chemical Operator

Henkel; Enoree (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Henkel in the United States is seeking a dedicated production teammate to support the Adhesive Technologies unit. You’ll work in a safety‑driven environment, following GMP and GDP practices while helping meet daily production targets and maintaining high quality.

The role involves teamwork and continuous improvement within a non‑climate‑controlled area. This position requires lifting up to 55 lbs, standing/walking up to 12 hours, and wearing full face respirator as needed.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED or higher is required.
• Preferred chemical batch making experience.
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety procedures.
• Wear PPE as specified for each area.
• Follow GMP and GDP practices and complete documentation.
• Meet production targets and communicate downtime.
• Provide feedback for safety, quality and production improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

OSHA standards

Team collaboration

Planning & organizing

Basic math

Physical stamina

Adaptability

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping thefuture through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trustedbrands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and ourcutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore newpaths and grow.

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

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

What you´ll do

• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures and actively participating in the safety program.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as specified for each area.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Complete all documentation using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ensure all quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Ensure housekeeping and 5S activities are completed throughout and at the end of each shift within the assigned production area.
• Meet production targets, urgently communicating any and all downtime that hinders achievement.
• Actively train, as permitted and coordinated by Production Supervisor, to become certified in all areas of production.
• Provide feedback and continuous improvement ideas involving plant safety, quality and production to the leadership team.
• Embrace the Henkel vision and values.
• Perform various other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor.

What makes you a good fit

• HSD/GED
• Preferred chemical batch making experience.
• Ability to work 12-hour, rotating day shift.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and reliability.
• Strong commitment to safety systems and OSHA required standards.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees.
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills including the ability to work independently, prioritize, meet targets, and manage workload.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Sit, stand, and walk alternately up to as much as 12 hours per day.
• Lift up to 55 lbs on a frequent basis during a shift.
• Wear full face respirator as required.
• Climb and descend stairs routinely.
• Work in non-climate-controlled work area.
• Will be working in the presence of environmental conditions such as fumes, dust, chemicals, odors and noise.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordableplans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time offincluding 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 genderneutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertilitysupport, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderlycare, and scholarships
• Career Growth: skill developmentprograms, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

The hourly payrate for this role is $22.50. This rate reflects the good‑faith minimumand maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for thisposition 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 maybe eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms ofcompensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers acomprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation willdepend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training,certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply withall applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkeldoes 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 anunsolicited referral.

At Henkel, wecome from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Webelieve the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is anequal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status,genetic information, and other legally protected categories.