PVC Blending, Extrusion & Packaging Technician

Why Teknor Apex

From a single tire store in 1924 to a worldwide leader in custom compounding, Teknor Apex has grown through relationships—staying privately owned, family guided, and committed to the people who power our plants and serve our customers across the U.S., Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.

What you’ll do

• Produce high-quality dry blends by combining additives to exacting formulas (Blender Operator).
• Weigh raw materials for each run; organize and store inventory according to our raw material program (Compounder).
• Package finished PVC pellets into boxes and bags; follow schedules for silo use and labeling (Packaging Operator).
• Transfer bulk raw materials from silos/tanks into mixing vessels using computer-generated load sheets (Console Operator).

Your impact on the line

• Keep melt-mixing equipment safe and in spec.
• Use the correct processing instructions for scheduled jobs.
• Adhere to setup parameters; check in with the Lead and Supervisor when needed.
• Communicate quality/process info to teammates and support staff; escalate issues immediately.
• Cover breaks and step into other roles/lines as required.
• Complete a 90-day probation.
• Maintain a clean workstation.
• Model teamwork and be available for overtime to support coverage.
• Attend team meetings.

Skills & physical requirements

• Read and interpret instructions; apply practical judgment; troubleshoot issues.
• Math fluency: whole numbers, fractions, decimals; compute rate/ratio/percent; interpret bar graphs.
• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently; climb stairs; tolerate warm-to-hot environments.
• Lift/cut/dump 60-lb bags multiple times per shift; total shift loading can reach 20,000–40,000 lbs.
• Operate forklifts and hand trucks; valid forklift license required.
• Scrape blender interiors; bend, stoop, and lean as tasks demand.
• Handle drums; consistently wear provided PPE (safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, respirator as needed).

Training & schedule

• Up to four weeks on first shift for training, then assignment to second or third shift.
• Overtime (including weekends) as business requires.
• Open role: 2nd Shift (2:40pm – 11:00pm).

Pay, perks, and programs

• Medical, dental, vision with low deductibles; approx. 85% of premiums paid by the company.
• Benefits eligibility within 30 days.
• Company-paid wellness offerings: smoking cessation, mental health, weight management.
• Free on-site clinic for employees and spouses (prescriptions, wellness visits, immunizations).
• Up to 7% employer 401(k) contribution plus complimentary financial planning.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Two weeks paid vacation; 13 paid holidays.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus—paid $250 at 30 days, $250 at 90 days, and $500 at 180 days.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Shift differential: $1.25 for 2nd shift; $1.50 for 3rd shift.
• 8-hour production shifts; weekly pay schedule.
• Overtime calendar posted a year in advance; most holiday weekends are production-free.
• Monthly attendance and performance bonuses.
• Skill-based pay progression.
• Weekly food trucks on-site.
• Recognition points redeemable for products—awarded for perfect attendance, service milestones, and more.
• Discounts: gyms, restaurants, theme parks, travel, auto, and more.
• Frequent appreciation events—meals, giveaways, contests.
• Free income tax filing assistance (eligibility applies).
• Community involvement, volunteer events, Family Day, and service awards.

Who thrives here

• Consistent attendance and safety-first habits.
• Follows work instructions precisely.
• Proven, steady employment history.

Site standards

Fountain Inn is a smoke-free facility; tobacco products are not permitted on company premises.

Preferred background

• Compounder experience.
• Hands-on plastic extrusion experience.

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.