Production Operator - Nights

H.B. Fuller Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,960 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Operator to run packaging and material preparation on a 12-hour night shift.

You will operate equipment, monitor processes, perform quality checks, label and package products, and maintain a clean, safe work area in line with EHS standards. The role requires basic education, comfort with reading work orders, and ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, production processes, safety regulations and quality procedures.
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials and packaging: identify quantities and transport to production area.
• Operate processing equipment according to process instructions.
• Monitor equipment to maintain run rates.
• Complete initial testing and release of products to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Check labels and packaging material for correct labeling.
• Package final products per quality standards.
• Follow all Quality Standards and EHS rules; maintain area housekeeping.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Production Manager/Supervisor.

Skills

Reading work orders

Basic English

Education

High School Diploma

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 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 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. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Join H.B. Fuller as a Production Operator

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Schedule: 12-hr Night Shift (2-2-3 schedule), 6pm-6:30am

Pay: $24.50 per hour + $1.00 shift differential

Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, PTO, paid holidays, and more. Eligibility may vary.

Career Development: Effective training, learning tools, and development programs to help you grow at every level of the organization.

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

• 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 HBF quality standards
• Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected Quality Standards and Operating procedures of HBF 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

• Experience with mixing, reading batch tickets, and working with raw materials
• Understanding of basic English
• 1 year experience in industrial environment

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 55 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 $24.50 per hour + $1.00 Shift Differential.

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, 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.

For 130 years, H.B. Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. H.B. Fuller’s commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our reliable, responsive service creates lasting, rewarding connections with customers in electronics, disposable hygiene, medical, transportation, clean energy, packaging, construction, woodworking, general industries and other consumer businesses. And our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive.