Production Operator - 2nd shift 8 hours (M-F)

Teknor Apex Company; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid breaks

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Teknor Apex Company is hiring a Production Operator to support the manufacture of plastic materials used in medical, personal care, and other products. The role focuses on blending and extrusion operations on second and third shifts, with five days per week and overtime available.

Typical shifts run Monday–Friday 2:45 PM–11:00 PM with shift differentials. The company offers a competitive salary based on experience, sign-on bonuses, and a range of benefits including retirement, health, dental,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Verify manufacturing numbers including item, lot numbers and quantities.
• Document production information clearly and legibly.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Work well alone and with others.
• Monitor personal safety and team safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate blending and extrusion processes to manufacture plastic materials.
• Support shift-based production in a 2nd/3rd shift schedule.
• Adhere to safety procedures and quality standards.
• Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and routine maintenance.

Skills

Blending operations

Extruder operations

Troubleshooting

Mechanical abilities

Leadership skills

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Paid benefits

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

Join the team behind our custom compounds.

Schedule

• Five (5) workdays every week
  • 2nd shift
    • Monday - Friday, 2:45 PM - 11:00 PM
• Voluntary overtime available.
• Shift differentials are provided.

As a Production Operator, you will be a key team member for the manufacture of plastic materials used in medical, regulated, personal care, and various other products you may personally use every day! Positions are available for blending and machine operation on second and third shifts.

Sign-on Bonuses

$ 250 after 30 days of employment, $ 250 after 90 days of employment, $500 after 180 days of employment

Teknor Apex Provides

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Training and growth opportunities with increased compensation for advancement
• Rewards program
• Wellness program including free healthy snacks
• Paid breaks
• Uniforms provided with cleaning service.
• Company events
• Paid benefits
• Retirement: 401k with employer match and an additional non-contributory 401k
• Dental, vision, and health insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Monthly bonus program
• Incentives for safety and customer satisfaction
• Vacation time
• Accrued to 40 hours in the first year.
• Two weeks after one year of service with additional time as years progress

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Verification of manufacturing numbers including item numbers, lot numbers and quantities.
• Legibly document production information on required paperwork.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Work well alone and with others
• Monitor personal safety along with the safety of other team members.

Advanced Skills Sought

• Blending operations
• Extruder operations
• Troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical abilities
• Leadership skills
• Adhere to proper and safe fork truck operation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift items up to 55 lbs
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
• Required to climb, bend, and stretch regular

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 or older to work at Teknor Apex.