Packaging operator Lv1 - 2nd Shift

Henkel group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching and bonuses

Parental leave and family support

Career growth and tuition assistance

Job summary

Henkel in the United States (Greenville, SC) is hiring for a packaging operator in our Adhesive Technologies unit. You will safely run filling, packaging, and material handling equipment, perform line changeovers, and execute labeling, sealing, and palletizing to meet quality specs.

The role emphasizes 5S, safety, and accurate documentation. The position is non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Follow GMP and safety standards in production environments.
• Read and apply work instructions and SOPs accurately.
• Capture production data and quality information with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling, packaging, and material handling equipment safely and efficiently per instructions and SHE policies.
• Perform packaging line setup, changeovers, and line clearance for safe production runs.
• Execute packaging operations including filling, capping, sealing, labeling, casing, and palletizing.
• Verify materials, identification, labels, and documentation; perform in-process quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following 5S and housekeeping practices.

Skills

GMP compliance

SOP understanding

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety procedures

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.

What you´ll do

• Operate filling, packaging, and material handling equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with work instructions, SOPs, and SHE policies.
• Perform packaging line setup, changeovers, and line clearance activities to support safe, compliant, and efficient production runs.
• Execute packaging operations including filling, capping, sealing, labeling, casing, and palletizing while meeting production and quality requirements.
• Verify packaging materials, product identification, labels, and required documentation, and perform in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment through 5S practices, proper waste handling, and active participation in continuous housekeeping activities.

What makes you a good fit

• Safely operate packaging equipment and machinery while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and production requirements to ensure accurate and efficient operations.
• Utilize basic computer and data entry skills to accurately complete production, packaging, and quality documentation.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (5S principles) and meet physical requirements, including standing for extended periods, lifting materials, and performing repetitive tasks while maintaining quality standards.

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 for this role is $19.00. 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.