Chemical Reactor Operator Level 2 (2nd shift)

  • Franklin International
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time

About Us

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. We opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and today are known as Franklin International to reflect our global distribution across 60 countries on six continents around the globe. Our Construction Building Products division provides the Titebond brand of glues, adhesives and sealants for use in woodworking and all facets of residential and commercial construction. Franklin International employs over 400 people in its laboratory, R&D center, sales/marketing offices and manufacturing facility, all located at its corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We are an American family-owned, U.S.-based company and our products sold in the U.S. are made in America.

Franklin International is proud of our family-friendly atmosphere. We are small enough that people know your name, but big enough to have the resources available to do amazing things within our industry. Our award-winning benefits program includes a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision insurance to more unique options like a free on-site fitness center, nurse health coach, 529 Plan matching, and adoption support. Our average employee tenure is over twelve years; learn more at www.FranklinInternational.com .

Our Vision: To be the most trusted Adhesion Company in the world.

We have an opening for a Reactor Operator Apprentice in our Polymer plant.

Responsibilities:

  • Supports the manufacture of Polymer products through safe material receiving and handling
  • Ensures quality and cost effective packaging of products (drumming-pumping)
  • Cleaning of equipment (powerwashing, other methods)
  • Proper handling and disposal of waste to meet customer requirements

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or equivalent required
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check
  • Industrial experience is strongly preferred
  • Must be able to wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Union membership required after 30 days of employment

Shift
2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
Occasional overtime may be required.

Pay
$25.79 per hour plus shift differential of $1.75 per hour for 2nd shift.
Training hours worked on 1st shift will not include shift differential.

Enjoy Great Benefits Including

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

On-site fitness center staffed by trainers

Company paid short term disability

401(k) with matching

529 savings matching

Tuition assistance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Paid holidays

Free Franklin Merchandise

Job ID: 487680949
Originally Posted on: 8/1/2025

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