Extruder Operator - 3rd shift

Henkel; Richmond (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Employee share plan

Annual bonus

Service awards

Student loan reimbursement

Parental leave

Fertility support

Adoption assistance

Scholarships

Tuition reimbursement

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a hands-on operator for our Adhesive Technologies unit, joining a team focused on safe operation of production equipment and adherence to specifications. You will set up and adjust machinery, monitor output quality, and maintain daily records to support performance analysis.

The role emphasizes teamwork with production and quality teams, strict SOP and safety compliance, and the ability to address issues promptly to keep lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of experience operating and troubleshooting mixing equipment and related machinery, preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience operating a forklift, preferred.
• Detail-oriented for accurate measurement and adherence to specifications.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Collaboration skills to work effectively with production and quality control teams.
• Ability to identify and address issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines and production equipment safely in accordance with instructions.
• Sets up or adjusts equipment according to manufacturing specifications.
• Monitors the quality of output to identify or discard re-manufacture faulty products.
• Maintains accurate daily production records so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

SOP compliance

Collaboration

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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.

What You’ll Do

• Operates machines and production equipment safely in accordance with instructions
• Sets up or adjusts equipment according to manufacturing specifications
• Monitors the quality of output to identify or discard re‑manufacture faulty products
• Maintains accurate daily production records so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed

What makes you a good fit

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of experience operating and troubleshooting mixing equipment and related machinery, preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience operating a forklift, preferred.
• Detail‑oriented for accurate measurement and adherence to specifications.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Collaboration skills to work effectively with production and quality control teams.
• Ability to identify and address issues promptly.

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 $25.02. 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.