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.

Chemical Mixing Operator

Roseville, CA

3rd shift, Sunday-Thursday (10p-6:30a)

Position Overview

The Roseville, CA plant is a Polymer Water-Based manufacturing plant located in Northern CA. We make water and polymer based liquid adhesives that are used in the Health, Hygiene and Consumables industry. We have a lean workforce but a highly efficient and productive one and are looking for someone to join this highly engaged and effective team. The Roseville plant provides a fast paced and challenging work environment and are looking for someone to help us get even stronger as we continue our journey forward.  

The Reactor Operator Trainee (3rd shift) reports to a Shift Manager and has primary responsibility for operating manufacturing equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

Follows, without exception, all work instructions and safety rules, including use of all PPE and safety equipment. Reinforces these rules with peers.

Participates in the general housekeeping of plant and work area

Understands basic monitoring of assigned equipment including start up-shut down & lockout/tag-out procedures for equipment responsibilities       

Monitors and reports any warning lights promptly

Able to demonstrate fork lift proficiency (pending formal training)

Maintains expected quality standards

Able to use digital scales in metric and US standard units

Properly loads mixers

Able to complete required data entry into production systems, accurately, with some assistance

Generally performs, with supervision, entry level production tasks which include:

Operating processing equipment

Moves and stages materials

Packages products

Enters data into the computer system and is able to perform transactions on SAP (pending formal training)

Monitors equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates

Able to use and monitor computerized display and control screens

Works under direction from peers, team leaders, & shift managers

Maintains proper documentation including batch tickets and partial bags

Generally assists in preparation of batches and operation of processing equipment

Able to operate and complete Water Based batches without supervision, including performing basic QC functions

Able to learn and operate reactors with supervision by Reactor Operator, Team Leader or Shift Manager

Able to perform basic maintenance on equipment as directed by maintenance group and Team Leader or Shift Manager.

Notifies Team Leader or Shift Manager when equipment malfunctions

Team player

Good oral and written communication skills.  Able to properly use plant radios and intercom system

Works mandatory overtime as required

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Good math, reading, communication, and organizational skills

Must display fundamental computer literacy.

Participates and contributes through involvement with teams

Demonstrates a willingness to assist co-workers in areas outside of their direct responsibility

Routinely prepares batches, follows work instructions, and operates equipment properly, with some supervision.

Consistently meets production goals.

Can perform plant specific requirements for progression

Must have no attendance issues (always on time; under 5 unscheduled absences)

Must not have been placed on any form of Performance Corrective Action over the preceding six months

In the current position one year (usually).

Most recent performance rating was “successful” or better.

Preferred Requirements

Lean Six Sigma

Able to use, facility specific, PLC based process control systems used in the manufacturing process.

Working knowledge of SAP

Physical Environment

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to stand.

The employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, use hands to remove or lift boxes, stretch and reach with arms extended, and stoop. 

The employee must, regularly, lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, alone, and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds, with assistance.

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.