Shipping Technician

Henkel group; West Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial benefits

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel's Shipping Technician role involves operating palletizing and dock equipment to safely prepare and ship finished goods. Candidates typically have 1–2 years in manufacturing/warehouse settings and a high school diploma or GED.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP is a plus, and a forklift certification is preferred or obtainable. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing/warehouse experience.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Proficient with computers; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, palletizing equipment and dock equipment safely.
• Start up, shut down and change over palletizers, wrappers, conveyors.
• Ensure equipment operates smoothly and meets quality standards.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Follow procedures with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office / Email proficiency

SAP experience (a plus)

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Basic math skills

Safety and cleanliness

Teamwork

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

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.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• The Shipping Technician is responsible for operation of palletizing equipment and preparing and shipping finished goods to distribution centers and customers in an accurate and timely manner without incurring downtime Including:
• Operate forklift, palletizing equipment, and dock equipment, safely and in accordance with instructions, including forklift battery changes
• Start up, shut down, change over and operation of palletizers, wrappers, and trunk line conveyors/equipment
• Ensure that all equipment operates smoothly and meets quality control standards to deliver high-quality products
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime
• Follow procedures and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What makes you a good fit

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 to 2 years of current or recent work experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment
• Willing to flex schedule to meet business needs, including extended shifts, weekends and holidays if necessary, as well as moving to other shifts to balance skills, results, vacation coverage and training opportunities
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computer including Microsoft Office and email; SAP experience considered a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills; ability to resolve issues independently and understand when additional support is needed
• Basic to intermediate math skills
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Act as a role model and provide direct feedback to encourage appropriate work behaviors
• Share skills and knowledge with other team members
• Demonstrated desire and capacity for continuous learning of new work methods and technology
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team
• Current forklift certification or ability to become certified

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.

Thehourly pay range for this role is $21.10. This range reflects thegood‑faith minimum and maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects tooffer for this position at the time of posting. This role is classifiedas non‑exempt, and employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance withfederal, state, and local laws. In addition to the hourly wage, employees inthis position may be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, orother forms of compensation, depending on role and location. The Company alsooffers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensationwill depend 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.

Henkel does notaccept 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.

AtHenkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lifeexperiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us.Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicantswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability,veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.