Material Handler Lvl 1

Henkel group • Salisbury, NC

5d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse or logistics experience
• Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 49 CFR certification (Hazardous Materials – Highway)
• IATA certification (Hazardous Materials – Air transport)
• IMDG certification (Hazardous Materials – Ocean transport)
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) for sit-down, stand-up, and turret trucks

Responsibilities

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toe boots, and any additional equipment required by the process.
• Safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) to move materials within the warehouse and load/unload trucks.
• Follow all safety procedures, actively participate in safety discussions, and attend required training sessions.
• Perform stock picking in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Transfer Order requirements.
• Coordinate with the Traffic Management Office and Inventory Analyst to resolve stock discrepancies and material issues.
• Execute 5S practices to maintain an organized and efficient warehouse environment.
• Identify and comply with storage, packaging, and shipping requirements, including those for temperature-sensitive materials.
• Handle materials safely, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and using assist equipment (e.g., pail assist devices) for heavier loads.
• Perform material transactions using warehouse management systems (WMS), SAP, or manual documentation as required.
• Verify material identity, quantities, and labeling to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Conduct cycle counts, inventory checks, and material reconciliations as assigned.
• Apply, verify, and maintain proper labeling, including hazardous material and lot control labels.
• Follow all Henkel safety policies, plant rules, and applicable OSHA and DOT requirements.
• Safely handle raw materials, chemicals, drums, totes, and packaged goods in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Properly wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed shoes, gloves, eye protection, and respirators when applicable.
• Performs job duties in accordance with GMP standards, safety policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, near misses, or incidents to supervision.
• Support product quality by preventing material damage, contamination, or misidentification.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and compliant warehouse and material staging areas in accordance with housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Assist with spill response and cleanup in accordance with site procedures, when trained and authorized.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED