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.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Perform incoming material, in-process and final product inspections and testing to ensure compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and quality specifications.
• Conduct various tests, including viscosities, gel times, and peel strength.
• Interpret and evaluate test results for accuracy and precision against established specifications.
• Support production with process testing and ensure safe, appropriate lab practices are followed.
• Utilize measuring devices, testing equipment, and standardized methods to determine product acceptance or rejection.
• Maintain daily quality logs, history files, and support product retain program.
• Monitor lab equipment calibration and report discrepancies.
• Follow predefined operating procedures, customer specifications, and checklists.
• Maintain general housekeeping of the QC lab, including cleaning and equipment upkeep.
• Perform environmental monitoring of manufacturing areas.
• Review sterilization reports as it pertains to product release.
• Generate product barcode data and labels in compliance with internal procedures and recognized standards.
• Perform routine tasks under close supervision and communicate straightforward information with minimal need for interpretation.
• Participates in CAPA activities to drive corrective actions and closure of CAPA within prescribed timelines.
• Compiles Device Historical Records including review of sterilization records.
• Support validation and capability studies.

Minimum Requirements

· High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required

· 1+ year of laboratory experience

· Basic math skills are essential

· Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision

· Strong organization skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.

· Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and partners.

· Basic proficiency in common software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, etc.)

· Willingness and availability to work in a shift-based schedule

· Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:

Innovation – Leveraging possibility thinking in creating new value for customers

Accountability – Delivering excellence through personal motivation and engagement

Performance Excellence – Elevating the performance bar and delivering on commitments with high quality solutions

Change and Risk Taking – Working toward our future, altering the course as needed and balancing risks and rewards in making decisions

Customer Focus – Understanding customer needs and delivering superior solutions with passion

Teamwork – Encouraging collaboration, trust and cooperation among and within work groups

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Laboratory experience that includes inspection/measurement/testing equipment

1 year of experience in the medical device manufacturing

Associate’s degree in science related field

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent walking and stair climbing
• Ability to stretch, reach, stoop, and bend as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Work environment may include exposure to typical industrial conditions such as varying temperatures, dust, odors, and noise associated with chemical processing

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

The salary for this role is $21.25 per hour.

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.