Materials Operator

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 Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

What you'll do

• Job Summary: The Materials Operator is responsible for all material handling activities within the plant, including inbound receiving of raw materials (standard and bulk tank trucks), outbound shipment picking and staging, and accurate SAP system transactions.
• This role supports the site’s 5S program and Perpetual Inventory count process to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient materials flow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inbound Receiving:
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments of raw materials and finished goods returns.
• Operate bulk receiving station to unload incoming tankers of raw material safely and efficiently.
• Perform put-away transactions in SAP/LOGOS to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Verify COAs and documentation for compliance with quality standards.
• Outbound Shipping:
• Pick, pack, label, and stage customer shipments according to domestic and international regulations.
• Ensure proper documentation for all shipments (commercial invoice, shipper’s letter of instructions, hazardous declarations, etc.).
• Calculate pallet weights and verify load patterns to minimize shortages and ensure safe transport.
• System Transactions:
• Perform goods receipts, print labels, and finalize paperwork in SAP/LOGOS.
• Communicate with planners, customer service, and schedulers to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Inventory & Housekeeping:
• Participate in cycle counts and support the Perpetual Inventory program.
• Maintain work area in compliance with 5S standards (clean, organized, and audit-ready).
• Support Smart Factory initiatives (digital transactions, scanning, etc.).
• Compliance:
• Follow all Henkel policies for hazardous material handling and DOT regulations.
• Ensure adherence to shelf-life and international picking requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED;
• Must pass Henkel’s basic skills assessment.
• Minimum 2 years in shipping/receiving;
• Forklift experience required.
• DOT certification and forklift certification (Henkel-provided).
• SAP/LOGOS proficiency, basic math, multitasking ability.
• Walk/stand 90% of shift; lift up to 50 lbs; operate high-lift truck.
• Be willing to train and drive a switcher truck (Henkel-provided).

Physical Requirements

• Walk/Stand approximately 90% of the time.
• Must be able to control hand-levers on both sides and use control pedals.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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.

Pay Range

The hourly pay range for this role is $21.00 to $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.