Reactor Operator Trainee
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. The Reactor Operator Trainee supports safe and efficient production of adhesive and chemical products at H.B. Fuller’s Troy, MI facility (formerly ND Industries). This on-site, entry-level role involves operating processing equipment, handling materials, and completing quality checks under supervision. The position offers hands-on experience in a regulated manufacturing environment with structured training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience
- Ability to read instructions, perform basic math, and interpret simple charts
- Ability to safely operate or be trained to operate a forklift/HI-LO
- Authorization to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Experience in chemical, adhesive, or batch manufacturing
- Prior forklift certification
- Familiarity with GMP, EHS, or regulated quality standards
- Experience maintaining production or quality records
Responsibilities
- Prepare, stage, and transfer raw materials and packaging per batch instructions
- Operate and monitor reactors and processing equipment per SOPs
- Measure and add specified material quantities to vessels
- Perform initial product testing and document results against specifications
- Label, package, palletize, and transport finished goods
- Record production and quality data accurately in required systems
- Clean, inspect, and maintain equipment and work areas
- Communicate process deviations, safety concerns, or equipment issues
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
