Chemical Reactor Operator (3rd shift)

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

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

We have an opening for a Reactor Operator

Responsibilities:

Tends to equipment or systems that process chemical substances into industrial products

Dumps specified amounts of solid materials into heating vessels or blending tanks

Turns valves to feed liquid and gaseous materials through equipment units

Maintains system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels

Observes chemical reactions; monitors gauges, signals, and recorders; and receives notification from control laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments.

Draws samples of products for laboratory analysis

Maintains log of gauge readings and shift production

Qualifications

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

Shift

3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am)

Occasional overtime may be required.

Pay

$24.85 per hour until certified, then $29.07 per hour

Shift differential of $1.20 per hour is paid for 3rd shift in addition to wage rate above

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

Other details

Job Family Production

Pay Type Hourly