Plastics Unit Operator

Plastics Unit Operator – Teknor Apex Company – Brownsville, TN

This position offers a base pay range of $17.00/hr – $20.00/hr, with actual pay based on skills and experience. Teknor Apex is a privately held company with a legacy of growth and a global footprint.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision with extremely low deductibles
• Low‑cost insurance plan – 85% paid by the company
• Wellness program with substantial discounts for medical premiums
• Up to 7% Employer Contribution to 401(k)
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Pay increases throughout the first year and annual merit increases
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Incentives
• Employee Recognition Program – earn points to purchase a wide variety of products

• Package PVC compound in bags, boxes, and bulk
• Label packaging and assemble boxes according to schedule
• Monitor finished material for proper quality
• Operate forklift and electric hand truck safely
• Utilize proper tools for the job
• Use weight scales and floor scales to weigh finished product accurately

• Operate Banbury type batch mixer or continuous mixer
• Operate pelletizing system
• Collect data on production area
• Perform all Utility Operator functions

• Load and clean ribbon blenders
• Weigh compound ingredients
• Sample and transfer samples to lab

• All Blender Loader functions
• Read and understand schedule
• Add bulk oil and resin to blenders

• All Blender Loader functions
• Weigh and label small ingredients accurately

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing – Plastics Manufacturing

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.