Material Handler Lvl 1

Henkel; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel in Salisbury, NC is seeking a warehouse associate to support adhesive technologies operations. You’ll safely operate powered industrial trucks, perform stock picking per SOPs, verify material identity and labeling, and maintain a clean, organized 5S warehouse workspace.

This role requires at least a high school diploma and a minimum of five years in warehouse or logistics, plus forklift experience. You’ll follow safety procedures, participate in training, and help manage hazardous

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse or logistics experience.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) to move materials and load/unload.
• Safely follow safety procedures and participate in required trainings.
• Perform stock picking per SOPs and Transfer Order requirements.
• Coordinate with Traffic Management Office and Inventory Analyst to resolve discrepancies.
• Apply 5S practices and maintain an organized warehouse environment.
• Handle materials safely, including lifting up to 50 lbs and using assist devices.
• Record material transactions in WMS, SAP, or via documentation as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future throughinnovation, 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

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toe boots, and any additional equipment required by the process.
• Safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) to move materials within the warehouse and load/unload trucks.
• Follow all safety procedures, actively participate in safety discussions, and attend required training sessions.
• Perform stock picking in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Transfer Order requirements.
• Coordinate with the Traffic Management Office and Inventory Analyst to resolve stock discrepancies and material issues.
• Execute 5S practices to maintain an organized and efficient warehouse environment.
• Identify and comply with storage, packaging, and shipping requirements, including those for temperature-sensitive materials.
• Handle materials safely, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and using assist equipment (e.g., pail assist devices) for heavier loads.
• Perform material transactions using warehouse management systems (WMS), SAP, or manual documentation as required.
• Stock Picking and verify material identity, quantities, and labeling to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Apply, verify, and maintain proper labeling, including hazardous material and lot control labels.
• Safety, Health & Environmental ComplianceFollow all Henkel safety policies, plant rules, and applicable OSHA and DOT requirements.
• Safely handle raw materials, chemicals, drums, totes, and packaged goods in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Performs job duties in accordance with GMP standards, safety policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, near misses, or incidents to supervision.
• Quality & HousekeepingSupport product quality by preventing material damage, contamination, or misidentification.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and compliant warehouse and material staging areas in accordance with housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Assist with spill response and cleanup in accordance with site procedures, when trained and authorized.

What makes you a good fit

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse or logistics experience
• 5 years of forklift experience preferredStrong communication skills

Preferred skills:

• 49 CFR certification (Hazardous Materials – Highway)
• IATA certification (Hazardous Materials – Air transport)
• IMDG certification (Hazardous Materials – Ocean transport)
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) for sit-down, stand-up, and turret trucks

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 $21.00 and $22.00. 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.