Chemical Operator

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.

3rd Shift | Monday-Friday | 10pm‑6:30am + OT as required.

• Operate mixing, blending, and packaging equipment used in adhesive manufacturing.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), batch sheets, and safety guidelines.
• Monitor production processes and make adjustments to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety documentation.
• Support housekeeping, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe and organized work environment.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or manufacturing training preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or chemical plant experience preferred.
• Ability to safely work with chemicals, equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions and formulas.
• Forklift experience or certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, and follow all safety and PPE requirements.

• 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 $26.00. 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.

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.