Grow with a global, family-led materials innovator

About Teknor Apex:

• Founded in 1924 from a small Rhode Island tire store; now a leading custom compounder.
• Nine U.S. locations plus sites in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.
• Privately held and family led—Fain’s grandson continues the tradition of close employee and customer partnerships.
• We believe teamwork powers manufacturing success. “Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain

Your impact

• Blending: Create accurate “Dry Blend” powders by combining specified additives.
• Compounding: Weigh all materials for each production run; organize and store raw materials per our raw material program.
• Console operations: Transfer bulk materials from silos/tanks into mixers per computer-generated load sheets with exact quantities.
• Packaging: Pack finished PVC pellets into bags and boxes per schedule, including correct silo selection and labeling.

Core responsibilities

• Ensure melt-mixing equipment runs safely and properly.
• Follow processing instructions aligned to the manufacturing schedule.
• Adhere to set-up parameters; engage crew lead/supervisor for clarification.
• Communicate processing notes and quality alerts to operators, support staff, and relief operators; promptly report issues to Lead/Supervisor.
• Provide break relief and flex across jobs/lines as needed.
• Complete a 90-day probationary period.
• Keep your workspace clean and organized.
• Embody teamwork—assist peers and accept overtime to support coverage.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Physical requirements

• Lift/cut/dump bags up to 60 lbs repeatedly during a shift.
• Scoop material from boxes/drums; total loads per shift may reach 20,000–40,000 lbs.
• Operate fork trucks and hand trucks safely.
• Scrape blender interiors; frequent bending/stooping/leaning.
• Climb ladders and stairs.
• Handle drums with appropriate tools.
• Wear required PPE: certified safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and a respirator when needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read/interpret documents and troubleshoot with common-sense judgment.
• Math fluency with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rate/ratio/percent; read bar graphs.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic for a continuous production environment.
• Lift up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift; climb stairs; tolerate warm-to-hot conditions.
• Train on first shift for up to 4 weeks before assignment to 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Available for overtime, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• Forklift operation—able to drive safely with a valid license.

Schedule and shift

• 8-hour production shifts; paid weekly.
• Overtime schedule posted a year in advance—no production is scheduled for most holiday weekends.
• Shift differential: $1.25 (2nd) and $1.50 (3rd).
• Shift available: 3rd Shift (10:40pm – 7:00am).

Rewards and recognition

• $1,000 sign-on bonus ($250 after 30 days, $250 after 90 days, $500 after 180 days).
• Monthly bonuses for attendance and performance.
• Pay increases for learning additional skills.
• Referral bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision with very low deductibles (about 85% paid by the company).
• Benefits eligibility within 30 days of hire.
• Company-paid wellness programs: smoking cessation, mental health, weight loss.
• On-site medical clinic at no charge for employee and spouse (prescriptions, wellness visits, immunizations).
• Up to 7% employer 401(k) contribution and free financial planning support.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Two weeks Paid Vacation and 13 Paid Holidays.
• Onsite food trucks weekly.
• Employee recognition points redeemable for a wide variety of products (perfect attendance, milestones, achievements).
• Company discounts: gyms, restaurants, theme parks, travel, auto, etc.
• Annual appreciation activities: meals, giveaways, contests.
• Free income tax filing assistance for eligible associates.
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities.
• Family Day celebration and years-of-service recognition.

Who thrives here

• Excellent attendance
• Safety-first focus
• Follows work instructions consistently
• Proven, stable work history

Preferred experience

• Compounder
• Blending
• Plastic extrusion

Teknor Apex Fountain Inn is a smoke-free facility. The use of tobacco products is not allowed on company premises.

Equal Opportunity

Teknor Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.