Quality Control Technician I NA

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: Lab Technician I

Position Overview

The Quality Control Lab Technician reports to the Facility Technical Manager and has primary responsibility for supporting the manufacturing process by performing quality testing on raw materials, bulk batches, and finished product. The role includes providing clear and timely communication to operators on test results, batch adjustments, and batch releases. The technician is also responsible for creating notifications and conducting initial investigations of non-conforming material.

Primary Responsibilities

* Executes and adhere to all EHS requirement as well as maintains a safe work environment and follows internal safety rules and procedures including wearing proper PPE, as appropriate
* Participates in the general housekeeping of plant and lab area
* Complies with company policies and procedures
* Performs timely and accurate chemical, physical, and visual testing on raw materials, bulk batches and finished goods using standard test procedures
* Determines raw material adjustment amounts to bulk batches in order to meet specifications
* Enters raw material, bulk batch, and finished goods test results in SAP
* Performs timely Usage Decisions (accept/reject) for raw material, bulk batch, and finished goods in SAP
* Collects and stores retain samples of raw materials, bulk batches, and finished products, as required
* Takes immediate action on Internal Non-conformances (QN-Q3) by creating notifications in SAP and performing initial investigations with operators
* Supports Customer Complaint (QN-Q1) investigations by reviewing batch records and retain samples
* Maintains critical equipment and laboratory inventory supplies to support continuous uninterrupted QC lab support
* Reviews daily production schedule and assures test equipment and reagents are prepared to efficiently test all scheduled batches
* Provides proper documentation and visual QC labels for materials and products that are Acceptable, Rejected, or On-Hold
* Issues, completes, maintains and processes all other relevant paperwork and records
* Attends monthly meeting functions for Quality, Safety, Housekeeping and waste minimization
* Communicates all critical issues and problems concerning QC test equipment and potential test delays to Management
* Team player; volunteers to help where needed to get job done and enhance skills
* Works with some direction and supervision of the Sr. Lab Technician, Lab Supervisor, or Facility Technical Manager

Minimum Requirements

* High School diploma or GED + 2 year Community college or equivalent AA degree in chemistry or biochemistry, a minimum of 1-3 years of demonstrated success as a lab technician I with H.B. Fuller
* Ability to read and comprehend work instructions
* Written communication and math skills are necessary to perform duties
* Ability to communicate well with all facility co-workers, and conduct quality committee meetings
* Familiarity with disciplined process improvement tools
* Solid knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs
* Experience in a controlled lab environment

Preferred Requirements

* AA or B.S.
* Familiarity with disciplined process improvement tools
* ASQ Certification

Physical Environment

* Requires ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds
* Frequent reaching, bending and moving off/on pallets

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

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.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.