Inventory Control Clerk

Consumer Brands Production United States, Salt Lake City, UT, UT Full Time Regular
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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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

It is anticipated that this role will be transferred to First Quality approximately Q4 2025. For additional details, please see the latest press release: Henkel to divest Retailer Brands business in North America

This role offers 12-hour shifts with the potential for overtime, as needed. The individual selected for this role will be assigned to Shift 24 (Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Alternating Wednesdays from 6:45AM to 7PM).

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? Do you have a passion for moving products efficiently and safely? If so, then Henkel has the job for you! Embark on a journey as an Inventory Control Clerk where you will become part of a dynamic work environment, collaborating with diverse colleagues to enhance overall efficiency, problem-solving, and creativity within the workplace. Would you dare to make an impact? This is how:

The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for receiving, cycle counting, and managing all storage and movement of semi-finished goods and labels.

What you´ll do

  • Review production schedule daily, create transfer orders for all required materials required for production orders within 72 hours, and make necessary changes, as notified.
  • Review and close STOs daily.
  • Follow plant 5S standards for staging areas.
  • Utilize SAP to verify (via the bill of materials) all semi-finished goods and components needed for production.
  • Physically verify/count quantities.
  • Place orders with storage warehouse.
  • Send escalations as needed.
  • Lead batch board meetings and provide notification of shortages within a 24-hour period.
  • Communicate any potential material outages and work with planning team on delivery status.
  • Complete inventory cycle counts required by inventory control team.
  • Receive materials systematically through SAP.
  • Unload trailers, conduct blind counts, and stage pallets in warehouse, as needed.
  • Manage spreadsheets tracking sheets for inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Communicate loads with storage warehouse via SharePoint.
  • Operate PIT.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

What makes you a good fit

Education & Professional Requirements

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
  • Must have a strong understanding of safety protocols and best practices.
  • Must be able to complete internal Forklift certification within prescribed time frame.
  • Must have basic-level to intermediate-level computer (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook) and math skills.
  • Must be able to follow all safety rules and PPE guidelines.
  • Must be able work with and around hazardous materials, chemicals, and equipment.
  • Experience with SAP is a plus.
  • Must be able to pivot and adapt to changing priorities in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
  • Must have good time-management and organizational skills.
  • Must have a strong attention to detail.
  • Must have the ability to problem solve.
  • Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences, including activities for active listening, clear presentation skills, and the capacity to provide and receive feedback at all levels of the organization.
  • Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to stand continuously and walk frequently during the shift.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, 100 pounds with assistance, and push/pull up to 600 pounds with mechanical assistance.
  • Must have dexterity in the hands for tool manipulation.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Corrective lenses are adequate for the job requirements.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

  • Health Insurance: Affordable plans for medical, dental, vision, and well-being starting on Day 1
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on the role), and vacation buy/sell program
  • Financial: 401(k) 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, scholarships, and Pet Insurance
  • Career Growth: Diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skill development courses, and tuition reimbursement

There is a $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for this role. The hourly range for this role is $22.42 - $27.40. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. 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.

Apply online if this sounds like your next challenge. Refer to the job title mentioned above and get one step closer to starting your new job at Henkel.

JOB ID: 25076791

Job Locations: United States, UT, Salt Lake City, UT

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.

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FAQ

Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

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.

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.

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.

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.