What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polymer Production Unit Specialist position at Teknor Apex?
Step into the world of Teknor Apex, a company that began its remarkable journey in 1924 when Alfred Fain set up a modest tire store in Rhode Island. Today, Teknor Apex is a leader in custom compounding with presence in the U.S., Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. This private company, governed by Fain's descendants, continues to cherish its foundational relationships with employees and clients alike, paving the way for innovative compound solutions and superior customer products.
The Role Awaits: Polymer Production Unit Specialist
- Ensure cleanliness in your designated area.
- Adhere to quality benchmarks outlined in production mandates.
- Collect and scrutinize samples methodically.
- Keep operations aligned with designated conditions.
- Maximize efficiency and speed across machinery.
- Precisely document all production data.
- Undertake additional tasks as determined by your supervisor.
- Operate assigned and auxiliary machinery effectively.
- Report any operational, safety, or mechanical issues immediately.
- Accurately log all process actions on assigned documents.
Specialized Relief Training:
- Execute general duties meticulously.
- Provide breaks for fellow operators and support on operational challenges.
- Resolve operational issues employing troubleshooting skills.
- Communicate instructions clearly and mentor when required.
Skills & Requisites:
- Articulate written communication on production reports legibly and accurately.
- Adhere to operational guidelines and hose specifications meticulously.
- Competency in basic arithmetic operations.
- Certification to operate a forklift.
Physical Expectations:
- Manipulate machinery components up to 50 lbs.
- Maneuver garden hose reels weighing up to 1200 lbs, multiple times per shift.
- Deconstruct and assemble tools using hand tools proficiently.
- Endure heat exceeding outdoor temperatures by 15 degrees.
- Demonstrate agility in bending, lifting tasks, repetitively.
Joining the Teknor Apex family grants you exciting benefits like:
- Complimentary medical, dental, and eye-care plans with low deductibles.
- Company-sponsored 85% insurance coverage.
- Wellness incentive programs reducing medical costs.
- A generous 401K with up to 7% employer match.
- Paid time-off and holiday entitlements.
- A $1,000 signing bonus.
- Frequent pay raises and annual merit-based increments.
- Quarterly attendance recognitions.
- Redeemable employee recognition points.
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.
