Shipping & Receiving Specialist (Forklift Operator)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance PTO

401k matching & company match

Performance bonus & service awards

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel Adhesive Technologies in Elgin, IL is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate on the 1st shift. You will operate forklift, prepare shipments and record movements using SAP and LOGOS, ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 2–3 years forklift experience; strong attention to detail and good computer skills; some exposure to WMS preferred. Competitive benefits and overtime opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years forklift experience in manufacturing.
• Attention to verbal and written detail; strong computer skills.
• WMS experience preferred; HazMat compliance per Henkel policy.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet jack and forklift safely and efficiently.
• Move stock per batch numbers approved by QC Lab and stage for shipment.
• Prepare containers for shipment per customer specs (palletizing, banding, stretch wrapping).
• Fill tally sheets with batch numbers and weights.
• Record shipments and warehouse movements in LOGOS system.
• Adhere to SAP/LOGOS shipping procedures and inventory movements.
• Complete paperwork (inland bills of landing, pack slips, hazardous declarations) accurately to avoid penalties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Excellent computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

LOGOS

WMS

Job description

Henkel Adhesive Technologies in Elgin, IL is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate on the 1st shift. You will operate forklift, prepare shipments and record movements using SAP and LOGOS, ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 2–3 years forklift experience; strong attention to detail and good computer skills; some exposure to WMS preferred. Competitive benefits and overtime opportunities are provided.