When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that's carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain's gran... more details
When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.
Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products.
“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain, Chairman of the Board
Join the team behind our custom compounds.
Position Responsibilities
Teknor Apex California manufactures vinyl compounds. The blender operator is responsible for converting a combination of specific additives into a powder mixture referred to as “Dry Blend.” The blender operator weighs compound ingredients, maintains the machines, cleans blenders between compound runs, maintains quality production, and maintains a clean and safe working environment.
- Responsible for verifying all item code numbers and recording all lot numbers of staged materials on the batch card prior to the charging of the blender.
- Responsible for the cleaning and inspection of the blender to ensure it is ready to accept the next compound charge, staging the necessary raw materials and preparing the blender to accept the next compound charge scheduled.
- Responsible for the charging of all hand adds to the blender as specified by the blender batch card.
- Responsible for reporting any variation from procedure to supervision and documenting this variation on the batch card.
- Responsible for coordinating blender production with other areas of operation.
- Must perform all job functions in a timely fashion and in accordance with all established safety rules and policies.
- Must practice good housekeeping and wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must meet or exceed all plant performance indicators.
- Provides break relief for fellow operators and is flexible to fill in on any job or line as needed.
- Must participate in and help sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Must be able to work overtime (up to 12 hours shifts), including weekends.
- Operate a forklift (stand up and sit down units).
Essential Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of the job 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.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to bend over inside blenders scraping walls.
- Handle drums and related equipment.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and lean over for a period of time.
- Ability to climb stairs and work in a hot environment.
- Ability to wear required safety equipment.
Skills/Qualifications
- Must have knowledge and/or experience in safe handling of chemicals.
- Able to read and comprehend English.
- Able to demonstrate sound decision-making, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong attention to detail to produce accurate work.
- Positive attitude with strong work ethic to be able to work independently as well as with a team.
- Possess good math skills.
- Forklift certified required
- One year of related experience; previous experience as compounder/mixer/blender preferred
- Education - High School Diploma/GED preferred
Compensation
Starting pay for this classification is $22.30 per hour, plus $1.00 shift differential when working 3rd shift hours.
Benefits
- Eligibility for medical, dental, health
- 100% employer-paid pension
- One week paid vacation after the first year of continuous service
- Paid sick time
- Employee assistance program
- Paid lunch break
- Weekly pay
- Paid holidays after successful completion of probationary period
Schedule
Work week begins at 10:45 pm on Sunday and ends at 7:00 am on Friday. Must be available to work overtime up to 12 hours shifts (11pm - 11am and/or 7pm - 7am) and occasional weekends as needed.
