Production Helper

H.B. Fuller Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company in Kentucky is seeking an entry-level Production Helper to support packaging operations and assist the production team with material handling, inspection, and safety initiatives.

You will learn and perform basic production processes while helping ensure quality, efficiency, and safe work practices. The role offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience, work with experienced team members, and contribute to on-time packaging and shipping of products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and over 100 lbs with assistance.
• Basic math, reading, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Fundamental computer literacy.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weighing and handling raw materials for production.
• Place finished goods and raw materials on pallets.
• Hand-stack products and prepare shipments.
• Inspect finished goods for damage or contamination.
• Verify lot numbers on raw materials before packaging.
• Support packaging of pouched hot melt products into boxes and containers.
• Operate a forklift after training and qualification.
• Follow safety procedures, wear required PPE, and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Computer literacy

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

## **Position Overview** The Production Helper supports packaging operations and reports to the Shift Supervisor. This entry-level role assists experienced production team members with material handling, packaging, inspection, and workplace safety activities. The position offers opportunities to learn additional production processes while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safe work practices.## ## **Primary Responsibilities*** ## Assist with weighing and handling raw materials for production.* ## Place finished goods and raw materials on pallets.* ## Hand-stack products and prepare shipments.* ## Inspect finished goods for damage or contamination.* ## Verify lot numbers on raw materials before packaging.* ## Support packaging of pouched hot melt products into boxes and containers.* ## Operate a forklift after training and qualification.* ## Follow safety procedures, wear required PPE, and maintain housekeeping standards.## ## **Minimum Requirements*** ## High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.* ## Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and over 100 lbs with assistance.* ## Basic math, reading, and written/verbal communication skills.* ## Fundamental computer literacy.* ## Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks.## ## **Preferred Requirements*** ## Experience in manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, or material handling.* ## Forklift operation experience or certification.* ## Strong attention to detail in inspection and quality checks.* ## Eligibility to work in the location of employment and ability to work assigned shifts.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.The salary for this role is .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.