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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
General Labourer
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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.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
- We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented General Labourer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the production of high-quality heat shrink sleeves used to support the infrastructure markets.
- This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate a mandatory shift rotation including Days, Afternoons, and Midnights.
- Production Support: Assist in the operation of extrusion, expansion, and coating machinery used to manufacture heat shrink sleeves.
- Cutting & Packaging: Safely operate cutting tools and equipment to trim heat shrink sleeves to specified lengths. Package, label, and box finished products according to order requirements.
- Quality Control: Conduct visual inspections of finished sleeves for defects, correct dimensions, and proper adhesive application.
- Facility Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Clean machinery and sweep production floors daily to adhere to 5S/housekeeping standards.
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively with machine operators, quality inspectors, and warehouse staff to meet daily production targets.
What makes you a good fit
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Ability to work a mandatory, continuous shift rotation of the following shifts:
- Day Shift: 7:00AM-3:00PM
- Afteroon Shift: 3:00PM-11:00PM
- Midnight Shift: 11:00PM-7:00AM
- Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment is preferred but not required (on-the-job training provided).
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours per shift). Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Safety Mindset: Strict adherence to all safety protocols, including the mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
- Adaptability: Proven ability to manage the physical and lifestyle demands of a rotating shift schedule (including midnight shifts).
- Skills: Strong hand-eye coordination, basic math skills for measuring/counting, and the ability to read and understand English production orders.
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation, holiday and volunteer time
- Financial: RSP matching, employee share plan with mandatory investment and Henkel matching shares and service awards
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary for this role is $22.37. This is the amount that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting the wage for this position. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
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.
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.
JOB ID: 26096547
Job Locations: Canada, Ontario, Huntsville
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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