Shipping & Receiving Operator

Henkel•Elgin, IL

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Operator works in Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit, helping move and prepare materials and products for shipment. The role operates pallet jacks and forklifts, stages approved materials, prepares containers to customer specifications, and records warehouse activity and shipments in the LOGOS bar-coding system. The operator must follow SAP/LOGOS shipping procedures and complete shipment and receiving paperwork accurately, including documentation for hazardous materials. This is a first-shift role, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as required. The position is classified as non-exempt and pays $23.00 per hour. Employees may also be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other compensation depending on role and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–3 years of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
Attention to verbal and written detail.
Excellent computer skills.
Must comply with applicable rules and regulations for hazardous-material shipments in accordance with Henkel policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience using a warehouse management system (WMS).

Responsibilities

Operate pallet jacks and forklifts safely and effectively.
Remove materials from stock based on approved batch numbers received from the QC Lab and stage them for shipment as instructed.
Prepare containers for shipment according to customer specifications, including palletizing, banding, and stretch wrapping.
Complete tally sheets with batch numbers and weights.
Record shipments and warehouse movements using the LOGOS bar-coding system.
Follow SAP/LOGOS shipping procedures, including inventory movements.
Complete paperwork accompanying or documenting receipts and shipments, including inland bills of lading, packing slips, and hazardous-material declarations, accurately and completely to avoid penalties or fines.
Comply with all rules and regulations for shipping hazardous materials in accordance with Henkel policy.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day one.
Paid time off, including 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 and promotional opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Potential shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms of compensation, depending on role and location.