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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.
Material Handler Lvl 1
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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
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toe boots, and any additional equipment required by the process.
- Safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) to move materials within the warehouse and load/unload trucks.
- Follow all safety procedures, actively participate in safety discussions, and attend required training sessions.
- Perform stock picking in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Transfer Order requirements.
- Coordinate with the Traffic Management Office and Inventory Analyst to resolve stock discrepancies and material issues.
- Execute 5S practices to maintain an organized and efficient warehouse environment.
- Identify and comply with storage, packaging, and shipping requirements, including those for temperature-sensitive materials.
- Handle materials safely, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and using assist equipment (e.g., pail assist devices) for heavier loads.
- Inventory Control & Documentation
- Perform material transactions using warehouse management systems (WMS), SAP, or manual documentation as required.
- Verify material identity, quantities, and labeling to ensure accuracy and traceability.
- Conduct cycle counts, inventory checks, and material reconciliations as assigned.
- Apply, verify, and maintain proper labeling, including hazardous material and lot control labels.
- Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance
- Follow all Henkel safety policies, plant rules, and applicable OSHA and DOT requirements.
- Safely handle raw materials, chemicals, drums, totes, and packaged goods in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Properly wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed shoes, gloves, eye protection, and respirators when applicable.
- Performs job duties in accordance with GMP standards, safety policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, near misses, or incidents to supervision.
- Quality & Housekeeping
- Support product quality by preventing material damage, contamination, or misidentification.
- Maintain clean, orderly, and compliant warehouse and material staging areas in accordance with housekeeping and 5S standards.
- Assist with spill response and cleanup in accordance with site procedures, when trained and authorized.
What makes you a good fit
- High School diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 5 years of warehouse or logistics experience
- Strong communication skills Preferred skills:
- 49 CFR certification (Hazardous Materials – Highway)
- IATA certification (Hazardous Materials – Air transport)
- IMDG certification (Hazardous Materials – Ocean transport)
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) for sit-down, stand-up, and turret trucks
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 $21.00 to $22.00. 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. 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.
JOB ID: 26097617
Job Locations: United States, NC, Salisbury, NC
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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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.