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 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 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. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

This position is for a QC Technician I, located in Surbourg (France), reporting into Plant Manager. It promotes awareness of quality and ensures that the quality management system is monitored regularly and supports all functions to ensure that the system is up-to-date and that practices are carried out.

Primary Duties

• Ensures that all safety protocols are followed and that proper maintenance is maintained

• Handle all activities related to quality control of received raw materials, production products and finished products to meet customer requirements.

• Raw material inspection upon receipt: verify the presence of the certificate upon receipt or check the conformity of the materials

• Authorize the use of the raw material or block its use if non-compliant, in consultation with the Quality Coordinator if necessary

• Ensure that all equipment is calibrated as required.

• Work closely with production: review Process Orders and propose good manufacturing practices, perform analysis of production batch samples and, if necessary, provide adjustment instructions, perform analysis of finished products and authorize shipment to customers.

• Prepare the necessary documentation and create certificates of conformity, if required.

• After each instance of non-conformity, inform all relevant departments with the appropriate written documentation, in consultation with the Quality Coordinator if necessary.

• Organizes the handling of non-conforming products

• Maintains an up-to-date inventory of analyzed samples of raw materials & finished products; manages their storage according to company guidelines.

• Analyzes samples of raw materials or finished products that require further extension and provides feedback on their status and subsequent handling.

• Internal and external communication of commitment and environmental culture

• Consistent compliance with environmental regulations, contributes to protecting and preserving the environment by adhering to environmental guidelines, sorting waste, conserving energy daily, and reporting any environmental hazards or suggestions

• Take care of your own safety and the safety of others by respecting safety instructions and reporting any hazards or suggestions regarding health and safety.

• Participate in internal and external audits (ISO, automotive, maintenance, etc.).

• Collaborate with all internal departments on the continuous improvement of the system and thus increase quality awareness.

Minimum requirements:

• Knowledge of chemistry and quality control
• Experience in the adhesives industry is an advantage
• Good written and oral communication skills (French). English is a plus
• Good computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP
• Rigorous, methodical, organized, and able to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 would be an asset

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.