Floater Machine Operator

About the role

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf®, and cutting‑edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is within the Consumer Brands business unit, delivering Laundry & Home Care and Hair products worldwide.

Schedule

3rd Shift | Monday – Friday | 10:30 pm – 6:30 am (plus overtime as required) – $1.00 shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between operating production equipment and supporting shipping and receiving to meet operational needs.
• Operate machines and production equipment safely, following all procedures.
• Perform quality checks and log downtime using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Set up or adjust equipment according to manufacturing specifications.
• Participate in High‑Performance Systems (HPS) activities.
• Safely operate forklifts to transport materials and products throughout the facility.
• Assist in loading and unloading materials, verifying inventory during shipping and receiving operations.
• Acquire multiple task skills to backfill outages in specific production areas.
• Act as a role model and provide direct feedback to encourage appropriate work behaviors.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklifts and other production equipment.
• Ability to set up or adjust equipment to manufacturing specifications.
• Willingness to participate in HPS activities and follow safety protocols.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for quality and downtime tracking.
• Strong adaptability and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to acquire multiple task skills for flexible back‑filling.
• Effective communication and feedback skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, wellbeing) starting day 1.
• Paid time off including sick, vacation, and holidays.
• 401(k) matching, employee share plan with Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards, and student loan reimbursement.
• 12‑week gender‑neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships.
• Skill‑development programs, promotional opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this role is $21.10, reflecting the good‑faith minimum and maximum the company expects to offer at the time of posting. The position is non‑exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable laws. Employees may also receive shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other compensation based on role and location.