Production Operator - NEW Starting Wage!

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 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Title: Production Operator I

Location: Bellevue, OH

Shift: Hiring All Shifts: 12-Hr Days (6AM - 6:30PM) & 12-Hr Nights (6PM - 6:30AM) - (2-2-3 Schedule; every other Saturday, Sunday, Monday required)

Rate: $22.00 per hour + $1.00 Shift Differential for Night Shift and 90-days: $.50 increase w/training completion.

Position Overview

The Production Operator I report to the Production Manager/Supervisor 
The job holder has the responsibility to operate the equipment and all of its affiliated processes (preparing raw materials & packaging, unloading, packing & labeling), in compliance with legal and company rules.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation of raw material from staging to weighing.
• Operating processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures
• Monitors equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• Complete the initial testing and release of products in order to ensure that there are no deviations to specifications
• Check labels & packaging material, ensure correct labeling following the existing rules and instructions
• Packaging the final products in accordance with instructions and H.B. Fuller quality standards
• Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected Quality Standards and Operating procedures of H.B. Fuller and Respecting all legal and company EHS-rules.
• Responsible for housekeeping in his area responsibility
• Carry out any other duties requested from the Production Manager/Supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• Basic educational degree or High school diploma or general education diploma
• Knowledge of common software programs (MS office)
• Ability to read and understand work orders, production process, safety regulations and quality procedures and instructions.
• Availability to work 12-hour shifts 2-2-3 schedule
• 3 years' experience in an industrial environment with machine operating skill set
• Background in Plastics machine operation preferred
• Able to be cross trained to operate all production process equipment

Physical Environment

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Walk and climb stairs
• Use hands to remove or lift boxes
• Stretch and reach with arms extended
• Stoop and bend
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Temperature, dust, smell and noise are under normal chemical environment conditions

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

The salary for this role is $22.00 per hour + $1.00 Shift Differential.

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, age, 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.