United States, West Hazleton, PA, Henkel Consumer Brands **1st Shift Mechanical Machine Operator** **ABOUT:** At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you are up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us. **Do you dare to make an impact?** **This role offers 8-hour SHIFTS, as well as regular weekend overtime shifts, as needed. The individual selected for this role will be assigned to 1** **st** **Shift (6:30 AM – 2:30 PM) Monday through Friday.** **There is $1,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS for this role. The hourly rate for this role is $24.31. 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. This salary range may also be modified in the future.** **At Henkel, you can craft your career through a variety of roles, while being supported inside and outside of work with our great benefits. As a Henkel employee, you will get: MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION, LIFE INSURANCE, 401K WITH MATCH, STD/LTD, PET INSURANCE, ANNUAL BONUSES, EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AND REFERRAL PROGRAMS, TUITION ASSISTANCE & STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT AID, 12 WEEKS PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR ALL GENDERS, DISCOUNTED CHILD & ELDER CARE, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT & PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES.** **JOB SUMMARY:** **If you have a passion for leadership, manufacturing, and creating a positive work environment, then Henkel has the job for you!** The Mechanical Machine Operator performs technical activities required for the safe operation of beauty care and laundry packaging line equipment to ensure the production of a high-quality consumer finished good. This person must function as a team member and stay involved in activities to improve team performance, all while being responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues on packaging line equipment while minimizing the interruption to production. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Clean and inspect equipment according to current department procedures. + Operate sheet and cardboard bailers, properly and safely wire bind bails, remove completed bails, and prepare bailer for next bail. + Demonstrate corrective procedure for removing a roll splice from sheet stacks. + Enter quality data into the Downtime Database. + Navigate through various control screens; to include run, set-up, jog, machine faulty, and make changes of modes, homing sequence and set-up production values to the proper limits. + Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust packaging line equipment. + Clean and change over packaging line equipment, as necessary with minimal downtime, all while verifying correct material components and sheet counts. + Perform quality checks, knowing which documents are required and shift record keeping procedures. + Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks on equipment, such as clearing jams, sheets, and carons from carton pick-up, depressors, inserters, main buckets, funnel buckets, flap tuckers, cleats, chains, sprockets, plows, rollers, and belts. + Identify and address operational and material problems. + Identify critical, stop production quality issues, and pursue corrective actions. + Operate packaging line equipment. + Follow and maintain equipment centerlines. + Perform basic to intermediate mechanical activities. + Regularly conduct and participate in shift turnover discussion. + Regularly attend, listen, and participate in team meetings and end-of-shift meetings. **QUALIFICATIONS:** + High School Diploma or GED is required. + Vocational/Technical coursework is preferred. + Must have 2-3 years of current or recent production operation or industrial maintenance experience. + Must have knowledge of manufacturing/packaging equipment, such as mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors, as well as hand tools and power tools. + Must have basic to intermediate computer and math skills. + Must have intermediate to advanced troubleshooting skills. + Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures. + Must have effective communication skills. + Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions. 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. At Henkel’s request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current. All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. **JOB ID:** 24069665 **Contract & Job type:** Regular - Full Time **Contact information for application-related questions:** talent.acquisition@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.