Be the hub that keeps shipments moving
Picture your morning: you review open orders with production, align dock times, and confirm carriers. By mid-day you’re quoting freight, booking with 3PL partners, and tracking loads in motion. Before the day wraps, you’ve scheduled tomorrow’s inbound materials, logged carrier detention, finalized shipping documents, and issued clear status updates to sales and customer service. That’s a day in the life of a Freight Scheduling and Traffic Analyst at Teknor Apex.
Founded as a Rhode Island tire shop in 1924, Teknor Apex has grown into a global custom compounder with nine U.S. sites and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Still privately held and led by the founder’s family, we succeed through strong relationships—with each other and with our customers.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate seamlessly across shipping, production, sales, customer service, and carriers.
- Own orders end-to-end—from planning through on-time completion.
- Provide freight quotations and monitor shipments; communicate updates proactively.
- Prepare traffic/shipping/customer reports and maintain accurate documentation.
- Manage inbound and outbound load schedules and document detention.
- Direct drivers throughout the day and collaborate with security at the gate.
- Weigh trucks in and out as needed and keep carrier logs accurate and timely.
- Partner with 3PLs and customer-directed carriers to schedule pickups and deliveries.
- Maintain a shipping schedule that supports an efficient daily work plan.
- Confirm shipment accuracy and completion for every load.
- Set delivery appointments for inbound materials.
- Develop working knowledge of air freight, international, and hazardous shipments.
- Cross-train with multiple business units and uphold 6S housekeeping standards.
- Identify quality concerns, meet productivity goals, and follow all safety procedures.
- Flex to related responsibilities as required in a team-based manufacturing setting.
Schedule and work environment
This is a full-time, on-site role within a team-based manufacturing environment where regular, timely attendance is essential for safety and success. Mandatory overtime may be required to ensure safe coverage and to support production beyond scheduled shifts.
What you bring
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1–3 years of clerical experience required.
- Transportation/shipping experience (1–3 years) preferred; prior experience helpful but not required.
- Strength in multitasking within a fast-paced setting; solid time management and sound decision-making.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- General office proficiency and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Role-specific physical demands
- Stand for extended periods; ability to squat, bend, twist, and turn to perform tasks.
- Wear required safety gear consistently.
Benefits and rewards
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Training and growth opportunities, plus a company rewards program.
- Paid breaks; uniforms provided with cleaning service.
- Company events and a Monthly Bonus Program.
- Paid benefits including 401(k) retirement, dental, vision, and health insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation (time may be taken after 90 days of employment).
- $1,000.00 sign-on bonus paid in 3 installments.
“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain
Compliance statements
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
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.
This summary outlines primary responsibilities and may not include every duty assigned.