Chemical Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: affordable plans for

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off

Financial: 401k matching, bonuses, and

Family Support: parental leave, child/

Career Growth: skill development

Job summary

Henkel in North Kansas City, MO is hiring for a 1st shift manufacturing position. You will operate mixing, blending, and packaging equipment at a LEAN site, follow SOPs, monitor processes, and maintain quality and safety records.

We seek candidates with a HS degree or GED, ability to lift 50 lb, and familiarity with lean principles like 5S and root cause analysis; basic computer skills required. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, PTO, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 knowledge

Education

HS Degree or GED

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

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: 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 $25.00 and $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.