Technical Operator

Henkel; West Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial: 401k + bonuses

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel in the United States is seeking a Technical Operator for the 2nd shift to troubleshoot and repair packaging line equipment, and to operate lines when maintenance issues are not addressed. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and minimizing downtime while performing TBM tasks and routine adjustments.

Qualified candidates typically have 2–3 years in production or industrial maintenance, familiarity with packaging equipment, basic to intermediate math, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–3 years of production operation or industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of packaging equipment and basic to intermediate math.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and adjust packaging line equipment.
• Operate packaging line equipment on a regular basis when needed.
• Clean and change over packaging line equipment with minimal downtime.
• Perform Time Based Maintenance (TBM) tasks on equipment.
• Follow and maintain equipment centerlines.
• Perform basic to intermediate mechanical tasks.

Skills

Packaging equipment

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Microsoft Office

Math skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Conveyors

Job description

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.

2nd Shift | Monday- Friday | 2:30pm-10:30pm + OT as required | $1.25 Shift Differential

What you´ll do

• The Technical Operator is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues on packaging line equipment while minimizing the interruption to production. The individual in this role is also expected to operate equipment on a regular basis when maintenance issues are not addressed.
• Troubleshoot, repair and make adjustments to packaging line equipment
• Clean and change over packaging line equipment as necessary with minimal downtime
• Perform Time Based Maintenance (TBM) tasks on equipment
• Operate packaging line equipment
• Follow and maintain equipment centerlines
• Perform basic to intermediate mechanical activities

What makes you a good fit

• 2 to 3 years of current or recent production operation or industrial maintenance experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing/packaging equipment (mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors) as well as hand and power tools
• High school diploma or GED preferred; vocational/technical coursework preferred
• Basic to intermediate computer (Microsoft Office, Outlook) and math skills
• Intermediate to advanced troubleshooting skills
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures

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 $24.80. 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.