Production Operator

H.B. Fuller; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Production Operator for the Santa Fe Springs, CA location on a 2nd shift (12:00p - 8:30p). The role involves operating production equipment, preparing raw materials and packaging, labeling, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety rules.

Responsibilities include monitoring processes, performing initial product testing, and maintaining housekeeping in the work area. Candidates should be able to read work orders, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety regulations and instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to perform measurements and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials and packaging, transport to production areas, report deviations.
• Operate processing equipment following instructions and procedures.
• Monitor equipment to maintain target run rates and ensure quality specifications.

Skills

Read & understand orders

Shift readiness

Basic math & measurement

Education

High school diploma

Basic education

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.

Production Operator

Santa Fe Springs, CA/ On-Site

2nd Shift: 12:00p - 8:30p

Position Overview

The Production Operator reports to the Production Manager/Supervisor.

The job holder has the responsibility to operate the equipment and all of its affiliated processes (preparing raw materials & packaging, unloading, packing & labeling), in compliance with legal and company rules.

Primary Responsibilities

Generally performs, with supervision, entry level production tasks which include:

• 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. 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
• 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 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
• 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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $18.00.

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.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.