1st Shift Hazardous Material Handler

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

• Safely handle, label, store, and prepare hazardous waste and recycling materials in full compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records for waste management and air permit requirements (e.g., waste tracking, air units, dust collectors).
• Coordinate and perform safe offloading of bulk materials (solvents and polymers), including equipment setup, monitoring, and documentation.
• Inspect, organize, and maintain storage areas, tanks, and recycling zones to meet safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards.
• Support operations through communication, equipment use, spill response, safety training, and reporting of hazards or irregularities.
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• High school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in chemical handling, hazardous waste, and industrial safety practices.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Physically capable and safety-focused, with willingness to obtain and maintain required certifications (e.g., OSHA, RCRA, Hazmat), with additional ISO and regulatory experience as a plus.
  
  

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 $25.00 and $30.00. 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.