Reactor Operator Trainee

Troy, Michigan, USA
Full-time
Posted Nov 13, 2026

Job description

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 .

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES

Generally, performs, with supervision, entry level production tasks which include:

•Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identifying & preparing the right quantities and transport them to the appropriate production area, reporting any deviation from normal, note start and finish of process

•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

Add specified amounts of material into various vessels

Label the container with appropriate product and safety label(s)

Palletize bulk material for storage or shipment

Transport containers to storage areas, using HI-LO/Fork Truck or mechanical standup

Pick material for orders

Clean and maintain equipment

Record production data on specified forms

Examine materials in order to ensure conformance to established standards

*Responsible for housekeeping in area of responsibility

*Communicate any problems or critical issues affecting the general operation and goals to the Production Manager.

All other duties as assigned

Education/Experience Needed:

HS Diploma/Equivalent

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common factors and decimals. Ability to compute a ratio and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to operate a HI-LO in a safe manner around a manufacturing environment

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, 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.