Material Handler

Henkel; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Parental leave & family support

Career growth & tuition assistance

Job summary

Henkel is hiring a production operator for our Adhesive Technologies unit in Salisbury, NC. You will operate machines safely, set up equipment per specs, and monitor output quality to minimize rework. You will also keep daily production records and contribute to team development and continuous improvement.

The role offers overtime eligibility, standard benefits, and a clear path to grow within a global manufacturer focused on sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED required
• Ability to load, unload and transfer materials safely
• Experience labeling and documenting materials, inventory management of mini-bulk tanks
• Experience with bulk chemical loading/unloading
• Knowledge of material storage and location control
• Maintain inventory accuracy and traceability
• Operate Forklift/PIT safely and PPE compliant
• Handle hazardous chemicals in compliance with laws and safety rules

Responsibilities

• Operates machines and production equipment safely according to instructions
• Sets up or adjusts equipment per manufacturing specifications
• Monitors output quality to identify faulty products for rework
• Maintains accurate daily production records for performance analysis
• Develops individuals and teams within the area of responsibility

Skills

Load, unload, and transfer materials

Labeling and documentation ofmaterials

Inventory management of mini-bulk

Bulk chemical loading and unloading

Material storage and location control

Maintain inventory accuracy and traceb

Forklift/PIT operation

PPE compliance

Hazardous chemical handling

Education

HSD/GED

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
• Develops individuals and teams within the area of responsibility

What makes you a good fit

• HSD/GED
• Load, unload, and transfer materials safely
• Labeling and documentation of materials Inventory management of mini-bulk tanks
• Bulk chemical loading and unloading
• Material storage and location control
• Maintain inventory accuracy and traceability
• Forklift/PIT operation
• PPE compliance
• Hazardous chemical handling

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 rate for this role is $22.00. This rate 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.