Batch Operator Level 2 (3rd shift)

Job Opportunity

Franklin International, based in Columbus, Ohio, is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. Established in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company, we are now known as Franklin International to reflect our global distribution across 60 countries on six continents. 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.

Our vision is to be the most trusted adhesion company in the world.

Batch Operator

We are currently hiring for a Batch Operator in our Construction plant. Compensation: $25.79 per hour plus $1.20 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift. Training hours worked on 1st shift will not include shift differential.

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

18 years of age or older

Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check

Chemical processing/batch experience strongly preferred

Capabilities:

Ability to lift at least 55 pounds on a regular basis

Standing 50-100% of the time

Must be able to wear a respirator while performing this job

Must be able to wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including head, eye, ear, and foot protection 90-100% of the time

Shift: 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am). Initial training will occur during 1st shift which is 7:00am - 3:15pm. Occasional overtime may be required.

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