Adhesives Manufacturing Technician - Polymer Processing

Adhesives Manufacturing Technician – Polymer Processing

H.B. Fuller (NYSE: FUL) is the world’s largest pure-play adhesives company. Since 1887, our functional coatings, adhesives, and sealants have helped make everyday products safer and higher performing. In 2024, we generated $3.6B in revenue, and our 7,500+ team members collaborate across 30+ market segments in more than 140 countries. Our mission is to Connect What Matters. Learn more at hbfuller.com .

Location

Bellevue, OH

Report Line

This role reports to the Production Manager/Supervisor.

Your day at a glance

Picture starting your shift with a safety huddle and process review. You move from staging to weighing raw materials, then set up and run production equipment to achieve the targeted run rates. Throughout the day, you monitor controls, perform in-process checks, and conduct initial product tests so materials meet specification before release. You verify labels and packaging against instructions, then pack finished goods to H.B. Fuller’s quality standards. Between batches, you keep your area clean, follow EHS procedures, and support teammates by cross-training on different process steps. You wrap up by documenting results and handing off clear updates to the next operator.

Shifts

• 12-hour Day Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (2-2-3 schedule; every other Saturday, Sunday, and Monday required)
• 12-hour Night Shift: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. (2-2-3 schedule; every other Saturday, Sunday, and Monday required); $1.00 per hour shift differential

What you’ll do

• Stage and accurately weigh raw materials for production.
• Operate processing equipment following defined procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor equipment performance to maintain desired run rates.
• Conduct initial testing and product release to confirm specification compliance.
• Verify packaging components and apply labels per established rules.
• Package finished products to H.B. Fuller quality standards.
• Comply with all quality, operating, and EHS procedures and regulations.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Production Manager/Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, general education diploma, or equivalent basic educational credential.
• Familiarity with common software tools (MS Office).
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, production processes, safety regulations, and quality procedures/instructions.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule.
• 3+ years in an industrial setting operating machinery.
• Background in plastics machine operation preferred.
• Willingness to be cross-trained to run all production process equipment.

Physical environment

• Prolonged standing with frequent walking and stair climbing.
• Manual handling to remove or lift boxes; reaching with extended arms.
• Regular stooping and bending.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Work in a typical chemical manufacturing environment with normal temperature, dust, odor, and noise conditions.

Compensation & benefits

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 a competitive total rewards program including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognition programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off, and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

Preferred proficiencies

• Equipment troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Material handling
• Mixing operations
• Weighing raw materials
• Plastic extrusion experience