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Shipping & Receiving Operator

Henkel
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
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.

1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 7:00am-3:30pm OT as required

What You´ll Do

  • Operates pallet jack and forklift in a safe and effective manner.
  • Remove materials from stock according to the batch numbers that have been approved and received from the QC Lab and stage for shipment as instructed.
  • Prepare containers for shipment according to customer specifications by palletizing, banding, stretch wrapping, etc.
  • Fill out tally sheet with batch numbers and weights.
  • Record shipments and warehouse movements using LOGOS bar-coding system.
  • Must be knowledgeable in SAP/LOGOS shipping procedures including the movement of inventories.
  • Finalizes paperwork to move and/or accompany receivables or shipments, i.e., inland bills of landing, pack slips, hazardous declaration forms, completely and accurately to avoid penalties/fines.

What makes you a good fit

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 2-3 years of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
  • Attention to verbal and written detail. Excellent computer skills required.
  • Experience using Warehouse management System (WMS) preferred.
  • Must comply with all rules and regulations for the shipment of Hazardous Materials in accordance with Henkel policy.

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 $23.00. 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.

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