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.

H.B. Fuller’s Hygiene, Health, and Consumables Adhesives segment provides high quality adhesive solutions used in such markets as disposable hygienic products, rigid and flexible packaging, tapes and labels, paper products, and much more.  As consumer preferences and behaviors evolve, our team of market experts solve adhesive challenges that allow our customers to win in their markets.

Process Development Technician

Pilot Plant-Vadnais Heights, MN

Schedule

Monday - Friday

5am - 1:30pm

Primary Responsibilities

Operate chemical process equipment to generate samples of new products and semi-commercial products.  Pull raw materials for batches, perform QC testing, and clean process equipment. 

This is a day shift position

Follow all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.  Read and understand MSDS’ and choose proper protective equipment

Become certified on two or more product types and associated process equipment

Provide back-up support for Sr. Process Development Technician in the areas of training and coordinating reactor room activities

Operate with reasonable level of independence

Produce and package semi-commercial quantities of products - typically 70%.  Maintain high quality standard for all products

Generate samples of new products.  Assist process engineers with developing commercial processes for new products and improving existing processes – typically 20%

Operate computerized process control system, read and follow process procedures, observe and record process data

Perform standard and advanced QC tests on batches.  Pull materials for batch and perform SAP production reporting

Clean reactors and mixers following production of a batch

Maintain clean and safe working environment.  Keep process equipment and surrounding area clean, practice 5S.  Keep raw materials and finished goods in the proper location

Required Qualifications  

High School Diploma or GED

One year chemical industrial experience demonstrating mechanical competency and making batches of material

Ability to wear half face or full face respirator

Ability to understand chemical process piping/flow systems and the different types of process pumps, valves and instrumentation

High Mechanical aptitude

Ability to handle 55 gallon drums and 55 pound bags of material

Ability to safely operate a standup forklift (training will be provided)

Solid oral and written communication skills

Experience with or the ability to learn Microsoft Excel and SAP

Preferred Qualifications  

Understanding of chemical process and equipment with experience working in pilot plant or chemical manufacturing operations, especially operating chemical reactors, compounding, or mixing; lab technician experience, including following test methods; mechanical proficiency; science and engineering coursework

Special consideration given to candidates with AA degrees or Certifications in Laboratory, Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Technology fields

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.