Shipping & Receiving Operator

Henkel; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Family support

Career growth

Job summary

Henkel in Illinois is hiring a 1st shift Warehouse Operator to support palletizing, loading, and shipping activities. You will operate pallet jack and forklift, stage materials per QC batch approvals, and prepare goods for shipment.

You will record movements in the LOGOS system, ensure ERP shipping procedures compliance, and complete paperwork like bills of lading and packing slips to avoid penalties. High school diploma and forklift experience required; OT as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years forklift experience in manufacturing.
• Attention to verbal and written detail; strong computer skills.
• Experience using ERP warehouse management systems (WMS) preferred.
• Comply with Hazardous Materials shipment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operates pallet jack and forklift in a safe and effective manner.
• Remove materials from stock according to QC batch approvals and stage for shipment.
• Prepare containers for shipment by palletizing, banding, and wrapping.
• Record shipments and warehouse movements using LOGOS bar-coding system.
• Know ERP shipping procedures including inventory movement.
• Finalize paperwork for receivables or shipments to avoid penalties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Excellent computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP WMS

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.

1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 7:00am-3:30pm + OT as required

What You´ll Do

• Operates pallet jack and forklift in a safe and effective manner.
• Remove materials from stock according to the batch numbers that have been approved and received from the QC Lab and stage for shipment as instructed.
• Prepare containers for shipment according to customer specifications by palletizing, banding, stretch wrapping, etc.
• Record shipments and warehouse movements using LOGOS bar-coding system.
• Must be knowledgeable in enterprise resource planning (ERP) shipping procedures including the movement of inventories.
• Finalizes paperwork to move and/or accompany receivables or shipments, i.e., inland bills of lading, pack slips, hazardous declaration forms, completely and accurately to avoid penalties/fines.

What makes you a good fit

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to verbal and written detail. Excellent computer skills required.
• Experience using ERP warehouse management systems (WMS) preferred.
• Must comply with all rules and regulations for the shipment of Hazardous Materials in accordance with Henkel policy.

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 $23.00. 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.