Industrial - Batch Operator; 2nd shift

Posted Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.

To be the most trusted Adhesion Company in the world.

We have an opening for a Reactor Operator

• The role of a batch operator apprentice is to safely operate and control systems in weighing, metering, and mixing raw materials to make consistent batches while following batch sheets and quality standards to meet customer requirements.

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

2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:30 am)

Occasional overtime may be required.

$25.79 per hour until certified, then $30.18 per hour

Shift differential of $1.75 per hour is paid for 2nd shift in addition to wage rate above

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site fitness center staffed by trainers