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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.
Materials Operator
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Materials Operator
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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
- 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.
Other Duties
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Materials Manager or Plant Manager.
What makes you a good fit
- 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
The salary for this role is $18.00 - $19.00. 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.
JOB ID: 25087928
Job Locations: United States, SC, Greenville, SC
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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FAQ
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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