Chemical Operator

Henkel; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Matching

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Henkel is hiring a Chemical Operator for the Adhesive Technologies Production team in LaGrange, GA. This 2nd shift role (Mon-Thu, 4pm-2am) offers on‑the‑job training starting at the ground level, with progression into reactor operation and batch processing.

You will learn to handle polymer materials, run quality tests, and maintain logs while developing skills in a fast paced chemical manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience handling chemicals is a plus.
• Able to move 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Willing to learn and progress through a structured timeline.

Responsibilities

• Learn the process from the ground up, starting as Polymer Material Handler.
• Receive on‑the‑job training from the shift reactor operator using recipe batch sheets and POST work staging.
• Run samples for quality testing as part of the learning path.
• Test and verify finished goods to ensure quality.
• Keep shift logs current, including boiler vent scrubber details.
• Advance through training and begin charging vessels and processing batch cycles.

Skills

Measure chemicals

Chemical experience

Lift 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Timeline learning

Job description

Chemical Operator

Adhesive Technologies Production United States, LaGrange, GA, GA Full Time Regular

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.

2nd Shift | Monday-Thursday| 4pm-2am

What you'll do

• This position is expected to learn the process from the ground up. Starting with Polymer Material handler.
• This training will come from the shift reactor operator (OJT) utilizing recipe batch sheet and POST work staging for the next process or batch.
• During this time, they will learn how to run samples for applicable quality testing.
• Testing and verifying finished good product.
• Keep logs updated on shift, boiler vent scrubber ext.
• As they complete this training and reactor operator has signed off on advancement, they will start to charge vessels and start introduction to batch cycle process.

What makes you a good fit

• Measure chemicals from bags, drums, vessel or pails.
• Previous chemical experience a plus.
• Able to move 50lbs.
• Attention to detail.
• Learn and advance in a timeline manner.

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 salary for this role is $25.00 - $28.00 . 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.

Job ID: 26092379

Job Locations: United States, GA, LaGrange, GA

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application