Production Operator

H.B. Fuller Co.; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a production operator to join their team in Preston. This role involves operating equipment, preparing raw materials, and ensuring product quality in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a basic educational background, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work in shifts, including weekends. Join a company that values innovation and quality, where your contributions will help deliver essential products that enhance everyday life. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career in production, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Basic educational degree required; no prior experience necessary.
• Knowledge of common software programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials and packaging for production.
• Operate batch processing equipment and monitor production rates.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Basic understanding of production processes

Knowledge of MS Office

Ability to read work orders

Understanding of safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Overview:

The production operator has the responsibility to operate the equipment and all its affiliated processes (preparing raw materials and packaging, unloading, packing, and labelling) in compliance with legal and company rules.

Location: Preston, UK

Shift: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m | 2 p.m. to 10 p.m - 4 days on, 2 days off on a rolling 12-week period.

Primary 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 Batch processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures for bonding agent manufacture. Monitors equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• Weekend shift, primary responsibility to operate polymer reaction 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 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. Fuller quality standards.
• Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected Quality Standards and Operating procedures of H.B. Fuller and 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 which includes weekend work.

Preferred Requirements:

• 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, bags and drums.
• 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.