Production Operator - Washington St

Electric Battery Adhesives; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

H.B. Fuller in South Bend, IN is seeking a Production Operator to operate packaging and processing equipment, prepare materials, unload and label products, and ensure quality while complying with safety and EHS rules. The role requires basic education, ability to read work orders, and English proficiency.

Pay starts at $20 per hour with a $1 shift differential. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth; successful candidates must be able to work all shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a basic education or high school diploma.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, production process, safety regulations and quality procedures.
• Willingness to work in all shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and adhere to EHS rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials and packaging, transport to production area and report deviations.
• Operate processing equipment according to instructions and procedures.
• Monitor equipment and keep processes running at target run rates.
• Complete initial testing and release of products to ensure specifications are met.
• Check labels and packaging to ensure correct labeling per rules.
• Package final products per instructions and quality standards.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned area and comply with all procedures.
• Carry out other duties requested by Production Manager/Supervisor.

Skills

Reading work orders

English proficiency

Safety procedures

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 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.

Job Description

Production Operator

South Bend, IN (Washington St. and Bendix Dr.)

Must be available for all shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)

Pay: $20.00 per hour with $1.00 Shift Differential

Position Overview

The Production Operator I report 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. This position requires proficiency in English.

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
• 1 year experience in industrial enironment
• 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

• 3 years 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 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 $20.00.

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.