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, CEO

Join the team behind our custom compounds. 

Join the Teknor Apex Team and you will enjoy many perks and benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision with extremely LOW deductibles
• Low-cost insurance plan - 85% paid by the company
• Wellness program to earn substantial discounts for medical premiums
• Up to 7% Employer Contribution to 401K
• 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• $1,000 Sign on Bonus: Paid out in 3 installments 
• Pay Increases throughout the first year of employment and annual merit increases
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Incentives
• Employee Recognition Program – earn points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Safely maneuvering a forklift to pick up, transport, and place materials in designated storage areas
• Efficiently loading and unloading materials from delivery trucks and trailers.
• Assist with space allocation and utilization, transfer inventory when required.
• Performs daily pre-shift forklift inspections, reporting any malfunctions or maintenance needs. 
• Responsible for picking and prepping orders
• Receiving PO’s and keeping inventory records up to date
• Conduct cycle counts
• Ensure all shipments are compliant and meet DOT regulations
• Maintain housekeeping and lean manufacturing standards.
• Identify quality issues, attain established productivity standards, and maintain accurate daily production records.
• Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
• This role is a full-time position within our site where we have a team approach to manufacturing. Timely and Regular attendance is crucial to your success and the safety of the team.
• There is mandatory overtime associated with the role depending upon the needs of the business because, with team-based manufacturing, production areas must be manned for worker safety and may continue beyond the end of a scheduled shift or may require additional overtime hours outside of normal shift schedule.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Must be able to safely operate a forklift. 
  Must have computer skills as required. 
  Must be trained and familiar with shipping hazardous materials. 
  Must have basic math skills. 
  Basic computer skills required. Familiarity with ERP systems preferred.  
  Ability to work in a team environment.  
  Ability to operate in a self-directed environment and complete tasks on time and thoroughly as assigned.  
  Ability to communicate effectively to cross functional teams. 
  Strong attention to detail. 
  Basic math and ability to perform calculations.  

Essential Physical Requirements of the Job:

• 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
  Must be able to stand for long periods of time, squat, bend, twist and turn as needed to perform the job.
  Must possess good manual and mechanical dexterity to perform job duties. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
  Must be able to wear required safety equipment.

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.