2nd Shift Material Handler

Henkel • Salisbury, NC

9d

About The Position

The Material Handler supports receiving, inventory management, material handling, shipping, and warehouse operations. The role ensures materials are received, stored, handled, documented, staged, and shipped in accordance with established safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Material Handlers progress through skill-based levels as their knowledge, technical competency, and operational proficiency increase.

The position is with Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit. It is classified as non-exempt, with an hourly pay range of $20.00 to $26.00. Employees may also be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other compensation depending on role and location. Actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, training, certifications, and work location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to read and understand operating procedures, work instructions, and safety documents.
• Ability to complete written documentation accurately, legibly, and clearly.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and unit conversions.
• Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, basic problem-solving ability, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform work activities for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to routinely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, noise, industrial equipment, and varying environmental conditions.
• Maintain qualifications and certifications required for assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, shipping, inventory control, material handling, and warehouse operations in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Safely operate powered industrial trucks, material handling equipment, dock systems, and warehouse business systems to support inventory transactions, material movements, and documentation.
• Prepare, sample, package, label, stage, store, and ship raw materials and finished goods, verifying material identity, quantity, condition, and related documentation.
• Follow SHE policies, OSHA/EPA requirements, GMP guidelines, hazard communication programs, and proper chemical, waste, and flammable material handling procedures to maintain safety, health, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Participate in training, safety programs, risk assessments, quality activities, and 5S workplace organization practices to support continuous improvement.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions and environmental, health, and safety incidents.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day one
• Paid sick time, vacation time, and holiday time
• 401(k) matching
• Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Annual performance bonus
• Service awards
• Student loan reimbursement
• 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth
• Fertility support
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
• Discounted child and elderly care
• Scholarships
• Skill development programs
• Promotional opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Potential shift differentials, premium pay, and other forms of compensation depending on role and location

What This Job Offers

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