Extrusion Operations Team Lead

Step into the lead at Teknor Apex

When your shift starts at 2:30 pm, you’ll set the tone for safety, pace, and quality. You’ll confirm batch cards, stage raw materials, and align people and equipment so production flows without a hitch. You’ll champion quality standards established by our customers and Teknor Color Company, keep equipment running safely, support operators during changeovers, and capture accurate performance data before handing off a well-prepared line at 10:30 pm.

Key responsibilities

• Hit daily production targets while planning ahead for upcoming runs
• Uphold customer and Teknor Color Company quality standards
• Collect and verify batch cards for each product run
• Ensure safe operation of extrusion and related equipment at all times
• Troubleshoot and operate machinery when needed to maintain uptime
• Partner with operators to streamline changeovers and keep lines moving
• Record shift metrics in the daily production report
• Model and enforce company rules, policies, and safe work practices
• Flex to overtime or alternate schedules as business needs require
• Lead a safe, compliant shift environment
• Stage equipment, materials, and staffing for upcoming production before it’s urgent
• Follow documented procedures, work instructions, and test methods to perform and log in-process tests and final QC inspections

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or GED
• 2–3+ years operating production equipment; plastics processing experience preferred
• Familiarity with plastic extrusion equipment (preferred)
• Current forklift certification
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask
• Proven team leadership capability
• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs
• Ability to wear a respirator as required

Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.

Schedule, location, and reporting

• Hours: 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm; initial training on 1st shift
• Reports to: Production Manager
• Location: Jacksonville, TX

Preferred proficiencies

• Quality inspection
• People leadership and team coordination
• Root-cause troubleshooting
• Warehouse operations
• Plastic extrusion experience

Rewards and benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision with very low deductibles; company pays ~85% of premiums
• Benefits eligibility within 30 days of hire
• Company-paid wellness programs (smoking cessation, mental health, weight loss)
• Up to 7% employer 401(k) contribution plus free financial planning
• Employee Assistance Program
• Two weeks of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• $1,000 sign-on bonus: $250 at 30 days, $250 at 90 days, and $500 at 180 days
• Employee referral bonuses
• Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• 8-hour production shifts; paid weekly
• Overtime production schedule posted one year in advance; most holiday weekends unscheduled
• Monthly attendance and performance bonuses
• Recognition points redeemable for a wide variety of rewards
• Discounts on gyms, restaurants, theme parks, travel, auto, and more
• Regular employee appreciation meals, giveaways, and contests
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• Service anniversary recognition

Legal and compliance

***Teknor Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. ***

Ability to pass a drug screen and physicians physical examination