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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.
Production Operator
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About this Position
Henkel Adhesives is on the search for a Production Operator to manufacture hot melt adhesives in accordance with batch sheets, control documents and standard operating procedures. The role involves operating mixing vessels and production equipment, weighing raw materials, adjusting and preparing batches, conducting routine quality control testing and sampling, and filling and packaging finished products. The successful candidate will maintain equipment and housekeeping standards, follow all occupational health and safety procedures, participate in audits and safety drills, assist with on-the-job training, take measurements and identify equipment faults to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality production.
What you´ll do
- Manufacture hot melt adhesives in accordance with batch sheets, control documents and standard operating procedures.
- Operate mixing vessels and production equipment within the hot melt manufacturing area.
- Weigh raw materials, prepare batches and make necessary adjustments during production.
- Conduct routine quality control testing, including viscosity testing, and collect batch samples.
- Fill, package and label finished products using the required equipment.
- Maintain equipment, ensure good housekeeping standards and identify and diagnose equipment faults.
- Follow occupational health and safety procedures, participate in audits and complete safety training and drills.
- Assist with on-the-job training for batch making and filling processes to support team capability.
What makes you a good fit
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Previous experience in manufacturing or production, ideally within a chemical or adhesive environment.
- Ability to operate production equipment, weigh raw materials and follow batch-making processes.
- Strong attention to detail, with an understanding of quality control, sampling and product testing.
- Current forklift licence (LF) or relevant forklift ticket.
- Willingness to work shifts and follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Flexible Public Holidays
- Company Products Allocation
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. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26102290
Job Locations: Australia, New South Wales, Seven Hills - Sydney, NSW
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com
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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.