Shipping and Receiving Lead

Henkel Corporation; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Employee share plan

Annual bonus

Student loan reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in LaGrange, GA is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Lead to oversee the efficient movement of goods, ensure timely deliveries, and uphold quality standards on the shop floor. You will train teammates, coordinate with management, and drive safety and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role is 1st shift (Mon-Thu 6am–4:30pm) with overtime as required, offering a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package within Henkel's Adhesive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of prior shipping experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift certification; valid certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and computer systems.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Experience with shipping/receiving operations including unloading tanker trucks.

Responsibilities

• The Shipping and Receiving Lead is the knowledge expert in their department, dedicating the bulk of their time to managing shipping and receiving operations with precision and expertise.
• Their primary responsibility is overseeing the efficient movement of goods, ensuring seamless logistics processes, meeting deadlines, and upholding quality standards.
• Alongside their logistical duties, they train their fellow employees, act as a liaison between management and the shipping/receiving floor, and leverage their extensive knowledge and expertise to provide guidance.
• Leading by example, the Shipping and Receiving Lead sets the standard for excellence and safety, driving productivity while maintaining a steadfast focus on operational efficiency.

Skills

Shipping experience

Forklift operation

Communication

Inventory systems

Problem solving

Attention to safety

Team training

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

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.

1st Shift | Monday - Thursday | 6am - 4:30pm + OT as required

What you’ll do

• The Shipping and Receiving Lead is the knowledge expert in their department, dedicating the bulk of their time to managing shipping and receiving operations with precision and expertise.
• Their primary responsibility is overseeing the efficient movement of goods, ensuring seamless logistics processes, meeting deadlines, and upholding quality standards.
• Alongside their logistical duties, they train their fellow employees, act as a liaison between management and the shipping/receiving floor, and leverage their extensive knowledge and expertise to provide guidance.
• Leading by example, the Shipping and Receiving Lead sets the standard for excellence and safety, driving productivity while maintaining a steadfast focus on operational efficiency.

What makes you a good fit

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of prior experience with shipping in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and other material handling equipment (valid forklift certification is a plus).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and computer systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Experience with shipping and receiving operations, including unloading tanker trucks, inventory transactions, and material movement.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordableplans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time offincluding 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 genderneutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertilitysupport, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderlycare, and scholarships
• Career Growth: skill developmentprograms, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

The hourly payrange for this role is $30.00 and $35.00. This range reflects the good‑faith minimumand maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for thisposition 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 maybe eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms ofcompensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers acomprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation willdepend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training,certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply withall applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkeldoes 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 anyplacement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, wecome from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Webelieve the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is anequal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status,genetic information, and other legally protected categories.