Quality Control Lab Technician
About The Position
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 . Quality Control Lab Technician Grand Rapids, MI 12-nights (2-2-3 schedule), 6pm-6:30am Position Overview The Quality Control Lab Technician supports manufacturing by performing accurate testing on raw materials, in‑process batches, and finished products. This role ensures timely communication of test results, batch adjustments, and release decisions to operations teams. The technician also initiates notifications and conducts preliminary investigations for non‑conforming materials.
Requirements
- Junior college degree or higher in a chemistry‑related field
- 3–5 years of laboratory experience
- Ability to communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams
- Proficiency with Windows-based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to follow safety requirements and use appropriate PPE
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the chemical industry
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally
- Familiarity with SAP data entry processes
- Experience collaborating in multinational environments
Responsibilities
- Perform chemical, physical, and visual testing using standard procedures
- Record test data and usage decisions in SAP
- Determine raw material adjustment amounts to meet specifications
- Collect and store retain samples as required
- Create non‑conformance notifications and complete initial investigations
- Support customer complaint investigations through batch and sample review
- Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and housekeeping standards
- Prepare reagents and ensure readiness for scheduled production testing
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits
- incentive and recognitions programs
- health & wellness benefits
- 401K contributions
- paid time off
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
