Quality Lab Technician I NA

H.B. Fuller • Simpsonville, SC

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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 . Position Title : Quality Lab Technician I NA Position Overview The technician is responsible for providing support to the quality team. Techs are responsible for testing in process batches, confirming raw materials upon arrival and working with production to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For internal candidates: minimum of one year in operations or warehouse.
• For external candidates: minimum of one year working as a technician in a Quality Lab.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety rules, SDS documents, batch sheets, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply practical understanding to daily situations and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Brookfield viscometers, CEM Smart 6 Microwaves, Draw-down apparatus, Gas chromatography
• Proficiency with SAP
• Strong computer skills
• Prior experience in a chemical lab, or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory tests, this includes but is not limited to ph, microwave solids, viscosity, grit, particle size, Gas chromatography
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure it is properly calibrated.
• Maintain detailed batch records, this includes raw material entry.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean working environment.
• Follow internal safety rules and procedures including wearing proper PPE as appropriate.
• Collect/manage retained inventories of finished products
• Manage nonconforming and rejected materials including proper storage and documentation
• Proactive meeting functions for Quality, Safety, Housekeeping, and waste minimization.
• Communicates all critical issues and problems concerning QA, test equipment problems, schedule changes, and assignments to the facility technical manager.
• A team player: volunteers to help where needed to get job done and enhance skills.
• Works with some direction and supervision of Sr. Lab Technicians and the facility technical manager

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees