Reactor Operator Trainee
H.B. FullerAbout the role
H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives and sealants across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.
Schedule:This is a shift position. After you have completed your 90 days training on first shift, you will be assigned to a shift depending on the needs of the business.
1st – 7:00am-3:30pm
2nd – 3:00pm-11:30pm
3rd – 11:00pm-7:30am
Primary Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Shift Manager, the selected candidate will participate in the full life cycle of production within the Polymers department, including responsibility for:
Preparation of batches
Weighing & staging materials
Loading materials from supersacks, 50# bags, drums, pails, totes, etc.
Operating chemical reactors and supporting process equipment
Monitoring equipment processes
Operating pumps, filters, valves, transfer boards, and other assigned equipment
Performing quality assurance testing and verifications
Managing orders and entering process data through SAP
Unloading of bulk tanker trucks to storage tanks
Packaging of finished goods
Loading of bulk tanker trucks
Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Strong organizational, math, and reading skills.
Ability to follow detailed written instructions in a chemical batch.
Ability to communicate technical issues/challenges that aris.
Competence in various computer skills.
Chemical/Industrial manufacturing plant experience
Experience operating from a HMI/PLC
Batch work experience
As a Reactor Operator, you are required to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, use hands to remove or lift boxes, stretch and reach with arms extended and stoop. Employees regularly lift up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $25/hr.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.
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