Quality Control Technician I

HB Fuller; California, Irvine (MO, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable company that is a leader in the adhesives industry, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring product quality and safety. This position involves conducting essential chemical testing, maintaining laboratory standards, and supporting quality control processes. You'll work collaboratively with a dedicated team and contribute to innovative solutions that impact various market segments. With a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers both professional growth and a chance to make a difference in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health & wellness benefits

Incentive and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in performing chemical and physical testing in a lab environment.
• Knowledge of EHS requirements and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical testing on raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintain lab inventory and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Document and report testing results accurately.

Skills

Chemical Testing

Quality Control

SAP

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

SAP

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Company Overview

H.B. Fuller is the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, specializing in innovative, functional coatings, adhesives, and sealants that enhance the quality, safety, and performance of everyday products. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is driven by over 7,000 global team members collaborating 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.

Primary Duties

1. Execute and adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements, maintaining a safe work environment and following internal safety rules and procedures, including wearing proper PPE as appropriate.
2. Participate in the general housekeeping of the plant and lab areas.
3. Comply with company policies and procedures.
4. Perform timely and accurate chemical, physical, and visual testing on raw materials, bulk batches, and finished goods using standard test procedures.
5. Determine raw material adjustment amounts to bulk batches to meet specifications.
6. Enter raw material, bulk batch, and finished goods test results into SAP.
7. Perform timely Usage Decisions (accept/reject) for raw materials, bulk batches, and finished goods in SAP.
8. Collect and store retain samples of raw materials, bulk batches, and finished products as required.
9. Take immediate action on internal non-conformances by creating notifications in SAP and performing initial investigations with operators.
10. Support customer complaint investigations by reviewing batch records and retain samples.
11. Maintain critical equipment and laboratory inventory supplies to support continuous QC lab operations.
12. Review daily production schedules and ensure test equipment and reagents are prepared for testing scheduled batches.
13. Provide proper documentation and visual QC labels for materials and products that are acceptable, rejected, or on-hold.
14. Issue, complete, maintain, and process all relevant paperwork and records.
15. Attend monthly meetings related to Quality, Safety, Housekeeping, and waste minimization.
16. Communicate all critical issues and problems concerning QC test equipment and potential test delays to management.
17. Be a team player, volunteering to help where needed to get the job done and to enhance skills.
18. Work with some supervision from the Sr. Lab Technician, Lab Supervisor, or Facility Technical Manager.

Pay is based on factors including education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $24.00/hr.

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

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to creating a collaborative culture where employees are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status, or other protected classifications.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies without a signed service agreement. Unsolicited submissions will not be considered for compensation.