Shipping​/Receiving Operator

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 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.

• Documentation and Systems Management
  • Prepare, review, and complete all shipping and receiving documents, including customs and co‑packer paperwork.
  • Maintain and update the Digital Dock Tracker with all material movements and comprehensive related data.
  • Scan and file vendor receipts.
• Logistics and Material Coordination
  • Dispatch carriers to appropriate dock doors to optimize loading and unloading.
  • Monitor and track all inbound and outbound materials (NFG's - Non‑Finished Goods, Finished Goods) to and from internal/external warehouses and suppliers.
  • Monitor and track all outbound Recycling and Dunnage materials.
  • Create and monitor Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) for inbound and outbound NFG's and Finished Goods.
  • Monitor and track drop trailers.
  • Input trailer moves for replenishment of production lines.
  • Coordinate with forklift operators to ensure materials are delivered to the correct doors for each line.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • Interface with the Traffic department and Customer Service to address order inquiries.
  • Maintain constant communication with distribution center teams regarding inbound and outbound deliveries.
  • Collaborate with the QA department on quality‑related issues.
  • Maintain effective communication with co‑workers, management, customers, and clients.
• Compliance and Best Practices
  • Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Other Duties
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Requirements & Skills
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience
  • 2-4 years of experience in shipping/receiving operations is preferred.
  • Prior forklift experience is preferred; proficiency in operating a 5000lb – 6000lb capacity propane or electric forklift is expected.
  • Must obtain company forklift certification within six months of hire/transfer.
• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is preferred.
  • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Optilog, and SAP is preferred.
• Core Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Competent reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and collaborate effectively with colleagues, management, customers, and clients.

• 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

Salary for this role is $22.00 - $26.00
. 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.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Production and Production

Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing