Process Safety Management Operator

H.B. Fuller Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company in Houston, TX is seeking a Process Safety Management Operator to support safe, efficient manufacturing of specialty chemical products and meet production targets.

The role operates complex equipment, troubleshoots issues, and works across shifts to ensure compliant operations. Key duties include operating and monitoring equipment, logging batch data, performing quality checks, and participating in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–7 years in chemical manufacturing.
• Ability to read work instructions and batch records.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment per SOPs.
• Set up, adjust, and change over equipment to meet schedules.
• Record batch data, inspections, and production metrics.
• Perform in-process quality checks and fix deviations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support training of less-experienced operators.
• Participate in continuous improvement and 5S activities.

Skills

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Read instructions

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

SAP

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.

Houston, TX – Process Safety Management Operator

On-Site Rate of Pay: $23.00 Day and Night Shift Available

Position Overview

The Process Safety Management Operator supports safe, efficient manufacturing of specialty chemical products while meeting quality and production targets. This role operates complex equipment, troubleshoots process issues, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The position works collaboratively across shifts to ensure consistent, compliant operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment according to standard operating procedures
• Set up, adjust, and change over equipment to meet production schedules
• Accurately record batch data, inspections, and production metrics
• Perform in-process quality checks and eliminate deviations
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime
• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Support training and guidance of less-experienced operators
• Participate in continuous improvement and 5S activities

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 - 7 years of experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment
• Experience in chemical, adhesive, or regulated manufacturing
• Ability to read work instructions, batch records, and safety data
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification
• Forklift or industrial equipment certification
• Experience with SAP

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $23.00 / hour.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

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, age, 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.