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. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Printing and filing of batch cards.
• Maintaining batch record integrity and ensuring the records are in proper storage for review. Determine when records must be archived in storage areas.
• Work with the Inventory Control Coordinator to maintain inventory control of all raw materials, in process compounds, finished goods and scrap.
• Coordinate the re class of raw materials and finished goods.
• Process sample orders and distribution orders (DO’s).
• Coordinate repackaging activities with the Production Supervisors.
• Check batch cards to ensure data integrity (raw materials are relieved properly, time is reported properly, and MO’s are closed regularly).
• Resolve any questions posed from the plant accounting team.
• Assist in the plant’s daily cycle count process.
• Back up the raw material handlers on locating key raw materials.
• Back up the Inventory Control Coordinator.
• Report and manage scrap and look for opportunities to sell and/or blend b-grade material.
• Manage and disposition b-grade and E&O inventory.
• Retrieve batch records for complaints or quality investigations.
• Learn the process of production scheduling to be able to back up the Production Scheduler.
• Perform other duties 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.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of clerical experience required
• 2 years experience with Inventory Control Management
• Experience in MRP, production and inventory control techniques
• Experience in batch manufacturing processes
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Time management and decision-making ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong computer skills (eg Microsoft Office, ERP systems) required

Physical Requirements:  

• 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 or sit for long periods of time, squat, bend, twist and turn as needed to perform the job.     
• Must be able to wear required safety equipment.  

This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

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.