Job description

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.

H.B. Fuller is a global Fortune 1000 company manufacturing adhesives, sealants and glue at our 35 manufacturing sites in the U.S. (and growing). Our products connect the world and hold together your everyday necessities including your cell phone, food packages, car and home!

Process Development Technician (Chemical Operator)

Pilot Plant - Vadnais Heights, MN

Schedule: 8hrs Day Shift starting at 5am

Pay: $25/hr (Based on experience)

What’s in it For You:

• Established path for next level opportunities, promotions, and wage increases - making this an opportunity for a long-term career path.
• Our excellent benefits package includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 3 weeks paid vacation (increases to 4 weeks after 48 months of employment)
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• Quarterly bonuses based on site performance
• Competitive 401k, with up to 4% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions, 1% automatic company contribution, and additional profit-sharing contribution.

And MORE!

Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and has been recognized as one of the Most Responsible Companies in the world by Newsweek in 2020.

H.B. Fuller’s Hygiene, Health, and Consumables Adhesives segment provides high quality adhesive solutions used in such markets as disposable hygienic products, rigid and flexible packaging, tapes and labels, paper products, and much more. As consumer preferences and behaviors evolve, our team of market experts solve adhesive challenges that allow our customers to win in their markets.

Primary Duties

• Operate chemical process equipment to generate samples of new products and semi-commercial products. Pull raw materials for batches, perform QC testing, and clean process equipment.
• This is a day shift position.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations. Read and understand MSDS’ and choose proper protective equipment.
• Become certified on two or more product types and associated process equipment.
• Provide back-up support for Sr. Process Development Technician in the areas of training and coordinating reactor room activities.
• Operate with reasonable level of independence.
• Produce and package semi-commercial quantities of products - typically 70%. Maintain high quality standard for all products.
• Generate samples of new products. Assist process engineers with developing commercial processes for new products and improving existing processes – typically 20%
• Operate computerized process control system, read and follow process procedures, observe and record process data.
• Perform standard and advanced QC tests on batches. Pull materials for batch and perform SAP production reporting.
• Clean reactors and mixers following production of a batch.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment. Keep process equipment and surrounding area clean, practice 5S. Keep raw materials and finished goods in the proper location.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year chemical industrial experience demonstrating mechanical competency and making batches of material
• Ability to wear half face or full face respirator
• Ability to understand chemical process piping/flow systems and the different types of process pumps, valves and instrumentation
• High Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to handle 55 gallon drums and 55 pound bags of material
• Ability to safely operate a standup forklift (training will be provided)
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Experience with or the ability to learn Microsoft Excel and SAP

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of chemical process and equipment with experience working in pilot plant or chemical manufacturing operations, especially operating chemical reactors, compounding, or mixing; lab technician experience, including following test methods; mechanical proficiency; science and engineering coursework
• Special consideration given to candidates with AA degrees or Certifications in Laboratory, Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Technology fields

Employees are eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, insurance, 401k contribution, paid time off and paid Holidays. This position may also qualify for medical reimbursement depending on the employee’s annual base salary. If qualified, H.B. Fuller will pay up to 100% of the employee’s medical premium. All employees qualify for an annual cash bonus, based on business performance. Annual raises are based on company and individual performance.

At H.B. Fuller, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal employment opportunity. We subscribe to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) policy of employing and promoting individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, or any other protected classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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