Production Operator

About this Position

Henkel Adhesives is on the search for a Production Operator to manufacture adhesives in accordance with batch sheets, control documents and standard operating procedures. The role involves operating mixing vessels and production equipment, weighing raw materials, adjusting and preparing batches, conducting routine quality control testing and sampling, and filling and packaging finished products. The successful candidate will maintain equipment and housekeeping standards, follow all occupational health and safety procedures, participate in audits and safety drills, assist with on-the-job training, take measurements and identify equipment faults to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality production. 

What you´ll do

• Manufacture adhesives in accordance with batch sheets, control documents and standard operating procedures.
• Operate mixing vessels and production equipment within the manufacturing area.
• Weigh raw materials, prepare batches and make necessary adjustments during production.
• Conduct routine quality control testing, including viscosity testing, and collect batch samples.
• Fill, package and label finished products using the required equipment.
• Maintain equipment, ensure good housekeeping standards and identify and diagnose equipment faults.
• Follow occupational health and safety procedures, participate in audits and complete safety training and drills.
• Assist with on-the-job training for batch making and filling processes to support team capability.

What makes you a good fit

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or production, ideally within a chemical or adhesive environment.
• Ability to operate production equipment, weigh raw materials and follow batch-making processes.
• Strong attention to detail, with an understanding of quality control, sampling and product testing.
• Current forklift licence (LF) or relevant forklift ticket.
• Willingness to work shifts and follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Flexible Public Holidays
• Company Products Allocation

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.