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.
Lab Technician
Gainesville, FL
2nd shift (2p-12:30a), Monday-Thursday
Position Overview
The Lab Technician I reports to the Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for performing quality checks on raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods; maintaining sample retains; and keeping production informed of changes to work instructions. Reviews expiration dates on finished goods and tests obsolete materials to support decision on rework or extension of expiration date.
Primary Responsibilities:
Works with some direction and supervision of the plant manager to:
* Execute and adhere to all EHS requirement as well as maintain a safe work environment, and follow internal safety rules and procedures including wearing proper PPE as appropriate.
* Participate in the general housekeeping of plant and work area.
* 15%: Submit daily routine batch release report and immediately notify all affected personnel of any rejected batch/ lot number prior to shipping to customer.
* 40%: Perform quality checks on raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods; and provide timely and accurate QA information to production and distribution, such as proper documentation and labeling of skids that are ready to ship.
* 20%: Enter and back-up all QA data test results in database. Complete, maintain and process all other pertinent paperwork and records.
* 5%: Maintain critical equipment and laboratory inventory supplies to support uninterrupted QA lab support.
* 5%: Test obsolete (expired, damaged & returned goods), off-spec and rejected finished goods and provide the results to the facility technical manager (FTM) in order to minimize waste generation.
* 5%: Under the direction of the FTM. Test finished good retains on customer product complaints and returns and provide results to management within 48 hours. Collect time sensitive samples.
* 10%: Maintain retain inventory for raw materials and finished goods.
* Assist and become proactive in monthly meeting functions for Quality, Safety, Housekeeping and waste minimization.
* Communicate all critical issues and problems concerning QA, test equipment problems, schedule changes, and assignments to the plant manager.
* Volunteer to help where needed to get the job done and enhance skills.
Minimum Requirements
* High School diploma or GED
* A minimum of 1-3 years of demonstrated success as a lab technician I
* Ability to read and comprehend work instructions. Written communication and math skills are necessary to perform duties.
* Ability to communicate well with all facility co-workers, and conduct quality committee meetings.
* Familiarity with disciplined process improvement tools
* Solid knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs
* Experience in a controlled lab environment
Preferred Requirements
* 2 year Community college or equivalent AA degree in chemistry or biochemistry
Physical Environment
* Requires ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
* Frequent reaching, bending and moving off/on pallets.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is .
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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