What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Lab Technician position at H.B Fuller?
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.
Quality Control Lab Technician
Grand Rapids, MI
12-nights (2-2-3 schedule), 6pm-6:30am
Position Overview
The Quality Lab Technician supports manufacturing by performing accurate testing on raw materials, inprocess batches, and finished products. This role ensures timely communication of test results, batch adjustments, and release decisions to operations teams. The technician also initiates notifications and conducts preliminary investigations for nonconforming materials.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform chemical, physical, and visual testing using standard procedures
Record test data and usage decisions in SAP
Determine raw material adjustment amounts to meet specifications
Collect and store retain samples as required
Create nonconformance notifications and complete initial investigations
Support customer complaint investigations through batch and sample review
Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and housekeeping standards
Prepare reagents and ensure readiness for scheduled production testing
Minimum Requirements
Junior college degree or higher in a chemistryrelated field
Laboratory experience
Ability to communicate clearly with crossfunctional teams
Proficiency with Windows-based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to follow safety requirements and use appropriate PPE
Preferred Requirements
Experience in the chemical industry
Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally
Familiarity with SAP data entry processes
Experience collaborating in multinational environments
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $26.00 - $29.00 per hour based on experience.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.
Salary : $26 - $29