Lab Technician

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 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 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.

Lab Technician I

Grand Rapids, MI

12-nights (2-2-3 schedule), 6p-6 : 30a

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, and Facility Technical Manager

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED + 2 year Community college or equivalent AA degree in chemistry or biochemistry, coupled with up to 12 months of and up to 12 months as a Quality laboratory Technician.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and Word is required.
• Experience in a controlled lab environment

Preferred Requirements

• AA or B.S. in science or related field
• 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.

The salary for this role is $28.75 / hr.

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.