What is the salary for the Chemical Operator role at Henkel?

The listed annual base salary range is $53K–$74K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Chemical Operator role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Chemical Operator role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Chicago, IL.

What degree is required for the Chemical Operator role at Henkel?

This role requires a Not specified.

What techniques or methods are required for this Chemical Operator role?

pH testing, consistency testing.

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Chemical Operator

Henkel · Chicago, ILtoday

$53k – $74kfrom the posting

Operate mixing and process equipment at an adhesives plant, monitor quality and keep production records.

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Adjacent materials roleAdhesive Technologies unit (adhesives, sealants, functional coatings); operates pumps, valves, mixing systems and tests product samples for pH, weight, consistency

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

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Seniority: Technician
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Manufacturing / Production

Materials

adhesives533 roles sealants162 roles

Techniques

pH testing9 rolesconsistency testing

Benefits

student loan reimbursementtuition reimbursementemployee share plan

Role details

About this 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.

What you´ll do

Operates machines and production equipment safely in accordance with instructions
Sets up or adjusts equipment according to manufacturing specifications
Monitors the quality of output to identify or discard re-manufacture faulty products
Maintains accurate daily production records so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed

What makes you a good fit

Technical and Operational Skills Equipment Monitoring: Watch gauges, dials, and computer screens to keep machines running safely
Process Control: Operate pumps, valves, filters, and mixing systems to manage chemical reactions.
Quality Control: Test product samples for pH levels, weight, and consistency.
Basic Mathematics: Calculate measurements, weights, and proportions accurately.
Computer Literacy: Use enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and logs to record data.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

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.

The hourly pay range for this role is $25.66 and $35.66. This range reflects the good‑faith minimum and maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. This role is classified as non‑exempt, and employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. In addition to the hourly wage, employees in this position may be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms of compensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above.

Actual compensation will depend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training, certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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, 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. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.