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.
Machine Operator - Days
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Machine Operator - Days
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About this position
At Henkel, you’ll be a 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 either:
Shift 24 (Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Alternating Wednesdays from 6:45AM to 7PM).
Shift 25 (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and Alternating Wednesdays from 6:45AM to 7PM).
If you have a passion for troubleshooting, safety, manufacturing, and creating a positive work environment, then Henkel has the job for you! The Machine Operator operates machinery and production equipment of laundry packaging lines to ensure the production of a high-quality consumer finished good. This person must function as a team member and stay involved in activities to improve team performance, all while being responsible for the operation of packaging line equipment and the minimization of interruptions to production.
What you´ll do
- Operates machines and production equipment safely, in accordance with instructions.
- Set-up or adjust equipment according to manufacturing specifications.
- Monitors the quality of output to identify or discard re-manufactured faulty products.
- Perform quality checks, knowing which documents are required and shift record keeping procedures.
- Maintain accurate daily production records so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed.
- Clean and inspect equipment according to current department procedures.
- Enter quality data into the Downtime Database.
- Navigate through various control screens; to include run, set-up, jog, machine faulty, and make changes of modes, homing sequence and set-up production values to the proper limits.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust packaging line equipment.
- Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks on equipment, such as clearing jams, checking sensors, and cleaning eyes.
- Identify and address operational and material problems.
- Identify critical, stop production quality issues, and pursue corrective actions.
- Perform basic to intermediate mechanical activities.
- Regularly conduct and participate in shift turnover discussion.
- Regularly attend, listen, and participate in team meetings and end-of-shift meetings.
- All other duties, as assigned.
What makes you a good fit
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have at least 1 year of machine operating experience.
- Must have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
- Must have intermediate to advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
- Must learn and adapt to Henkel processes and procedures.
- Must have basic-level to intermediate-level computer (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook) experience.
- Experience with SAP is a plus.
- Must have basic-level to intermediate-level math skills.
- Must be able to pivot and adapt to changing priorities in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Must be well organized with a high attention to detail.
- must have good problem-solving and time management skills.
- Must have solid interpersonal skills.
- 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 perks 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 $22.52 - $27.52. 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: req69835
Job Locations: United States, UT, Salt Lake City, UT
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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.