Chemical Operator

Henkel; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a 1st shift Manufacturing Operator to support lean manufacturing processes, operate mixing, blending, and packaging equipment, and follow SOPs to ensure product quality.

Candidates should have a HS degree or GED, be able to lift 50 lb, and have basic computer skills; the role offers overtime, comprehensive benefits, and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Degree or GED.
• Experience with lean principles such as 5S and root cause analysis.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Experience within a LEAN manufacturing site utilizing computer skills, excel, PowerPoint.
• Operate mixing, blending, and packaging equipment used in adhesive manufacturing.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP's), 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.

Skills

Lean principles

5S

Root cause analysis

Basic computer skills

Education

HS Degree or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 7:00am-3:00pm + OT as required.

What you´ll do

• Experience within a LEAN manufacturing site utilizing computer skills, excel, PowerPoint.
• Operate mixing, blending, and packaging equipment used in adhesive manufacturing.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP's), 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

• Must have HS Degree or GED
• Must be able to lift 50lb.
• Experience with lean principles such as 5s, root cause analysis.
• Basic computer knowledge required

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 payrange for this role is $25.00 and $27.00. This range 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 anyplacement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited 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.