Production Operator - Nights

H.B. Fuller•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

H.B. Fuller is hiring a Production Operator in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role reports to the Production Manager/Supervisor and is responsible for operating production equipment and related processes—including preparing raw materials and packaging, unloading, packing, and labeling—in compliance with legal requirements and company rules. The position is scheduled for 12-hour night shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with pay of $24.50 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential. The operator prepares and transports the correct quantities of raw materials and packaging to production areas, monitors and operates equipment according to instructions, conducts initial product testing and release, verifies labels and packaging, and packages finished products to H.B. Fuller quality standards. The role also requires following quality, operating, environmental, health, and safety procedures and maintaining housekeeping in the assigned area. Candidates must have a basic educational degree, high school diploma, or GED; familiarity with common software such as Microsoft Office; and the ability to read and understand work orders, production processes, safety regulations, and quality procedures. Preferred qualifications include experience with mixing, batch tickets, and raw materials; basic English; and one year of industrial experience. The work involves prolonged standing, walking and climbing stairs, using hands to remove or lift boxes, reaching, stooping, bending, and regularly lifting up to 55 pounds or up to 100 pounds with assistance. Temperature, dust, smell, and noise are described as normal chemical-environment conditions. H.B. Fuller describes its benefits as including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, and other total rewards, wellness, incentive, and recognition programs. Eligibility may vary. The company also provides training, learning tools, and development programs.

Requirements

Basic educational degree, high school diploma, or GED.
Knowledge of common software programs, including MS Office.
Ability to read and understand work orders, production processes, safety regulations, and quality procedures and instructions.
Availability to work shifts.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare the correct quantities of raw materials and packaging, transport them to the appropriate production area, report deviations from normal, and note process start and finish times.
Operate processing equipment according to process instructions and procedures.
Monitor equipment and keep processes running at desired rates.
Complete initial product testing and release to ensure products meet specifications.
Check labels and packaging materials and ensure correct labeling according to rules and instructions.
Package finished products according to instructions and H.B. Fuller quality standards.
Carry out operations in compliance with quality standards, operating procedures, and legal and company EHS rules.
Maintain housekeeping in the assigned area.
Carry out other duties requested by the Production Manager/Supervisor.