Chemical Mixing Operator

Join H.B. Fuller as a Chemical Mixing Operator

• Location: Grand Rapids, MI

• Schedule: 12-hr Night Shift (2-2-3 schedule), 6pm-6:30am

• Pay: $24.50 per hour $1.00 shift differential

• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, PTO, paid holidays, and more. Eligibility may vary.

• Career Development: Effective training, learning tools, and development programs to help you grow at every level of the organization.

Position Overview

The Chemical Mixing Operator (Production Operator) reports to the Production Manager/Supervisor

The job holder has the responsibility to operate the equipment and all of its affiliated processes (preparing raw materials & packaging, unloading, packing & labeling), in compliance with legal and company rules.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identifying & preparing the right quantities and transport them to the appropriate production area, reporting any deviation from normal, note start and finish of process

• Operating processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures

• Monitors equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.

• Complete the initial testing and release of products in order to ensure that there are no deviations to specifications

• Check labels & packaging material, ensure correct labeling following the existing rules and instructions

• Packaging the final products in accordance with instructions and HBF quality standards

• Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected Quality Standards and Operating procedures of HBF and Respecting all legal and company EHS-rules.

• Responsible for housekeeping in his area responsibility

• Carry out any other duties requested from the Production Manager/Supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• Basic educational degree or high school diploma or general education diploma

• 1 year experience in industrial environment

• Knowledge of common software programs (MS office)

• Ability to read and understand work orders, production process, safety regulations and quality procedures and instructions.

• Availability to work in shifts

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with mixing, reading batch tickets, and working with raw materials.

• Understanding of basic English

Physical Environment

• Required to stand for long periods of time

• Walk and climb stairs

• Use hands to remove or lift boxes

• Stretch and reach with arms extended

• Stoop and bend

• Regularly lift up to 55 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance

• Temperature, dust, smell and noise are under normal chemical environment conditions

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Material Handler Experience
• Mixing
• Blending
• Weighing Raw Materials
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs