Production Operator

H.B. Fuller; Pennington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller in Pennington, United Kingdom is seeking a Production Operator to support daily manufacturing and packaging operations in a fast-paced environment. You will handle raw materials, operate equipment, monitor quality, and assist with housekeeping while following health, safety and quality procedures.

The role offers training, shift work, and opportunities to grow within a global adhesives leader committed to safe, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Basic educational degree or high school diploma.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, production process, safety regulations and quality procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identifying & preparing the right quantities and transport them to the appropriate production area, reporting any deviation from normal, note start and finish of process.
• Operating processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures
• Monitors equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• Complete the initial testing and release of products in order to ensure that there are no deviations to specifications
• Check labels & packaging material, ensure correct labeling following the existing rules and instructions
• Packaging the final products in accordance with instructions and H.B. Fullerquality standards
• Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected Quality Standards and Operating procedures of H.B. Fullerand Respecting all legal and company EHS-rules.
• Responsible for housekeeping in his area responsibility
• Carry out any other duties requested from the Production Manager/Supervisor

Skills

Reading work orders & instructions

Shifts availability

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Primary Duties

• Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identifying & preparing the right quantities and transport them to the appropriate production area, reporting any deviation from normal, note start and finish of process
• Operating processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures
• Monitors equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• Complete the initial testing and release of products in order to ensure that there are no deviations to specifications
• Check labels & packaging material, ensure correct labeling following the existing rules and instructions
• Packaging the final products in accordance with instructions and H.B. Fullerquality standards
• Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected Quality Standards and Operating procedures of H.B. Fullerand Respecting all legal and company EHS-rules.
• Responsible for housekeeping in his area responsibility
• Carry out any other duties requested from the Production Manager/Supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• Basic educational degree or High school diploma or general education diploma
• No prior experience required
• Knowledge of common software programs (MS office)
• Ability to read and understand work orders, production process, safety regulations and quality procedures and instructions.
• Availability to work in shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience in industrial environment
• Understanding of basic English

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Walk and climb stairs
• Use hands to remove or lift boxes
• Stretch and reach with arms extended
• Stoop and bend
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Temperature, dust, smell and noise are under normal chemical environment conditions

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.