Manufacturing Production Crew Captain

Lead with purpose. Build what’s next.

Imagine stepping onto the floor at 2:30 pm with a clear plan. Materials are staged, the team is briefed, and your lines are set to deliver. You’re the catalyst who keeps production safe, steady, and on-spec—aligning people, processes, and equipment to meet customer expectations and Teknor Color Company quality standards.

Your mission

Own daily output while anticipating tomorrow’s production needs

Guard quality: apply standards from customers and Teknor Color Company Secure and confirm batch cards for each product

Maintain safe operation of all machinery; jump in to troubleshoot or run equipment as needed

Work shoulder-to-shoulder with operators to minimize changeover time and maximize flow Capture accurate shift results in the daily production report

Champion company policies and a culture of safety

Support overtime or different schedules when required

Proactively prep equipment, raw materials, and team members for upcoming runs Execute procedures, work instructions, and test methods; maintain records for in-process tests and final QC inspections

Grow with a company that invests in you Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision with very low deductibles; ~85% paid by the company

Benefits kick in within 30 days Company-paid wellness resources: smoking cessation, mental health, and weight loss programs

Up to 7% employer 401(k) contribution plus free financial planning

Employee Assistance Program Two weeks’ paid vacation and 13 paid holidays $1,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments ($250 at 30 days, $250 at 90 days, $500 at 180 days)
Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts8-hour production shifts with weekly pay Overtime schedule posted 1 year ahead; most holiday weekends free of production

Monthly performance and attendance bonuses

Recognition points to redeem for a wide range of products

Discounts across gyms, restaurants, theme parks, travel, auto, and more Frequent appreciation events—meals, giveaways, and contests

Volunteer opportunities and community impact

Years-of-service recognition

What it takes

High school diploma or GED2–3 years running production equipment; plastics processing preferred

Experience with plastic extrusion equipment (preferred)
Forklift certification

Effective communicator—written and verbal

Detail-driven, accurate, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Proven leadership of a production team Physically able to lift/carry 55 lbs and to wear a respirator

Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.

Role details

Hours:

2:30 pm – 10:30 pm; training on 1st shift

Reports to:

Production Manager

Location:

Jacksonville, TX Preferred background

Quality inspection experience

Leadership and people management

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Warehouse/material handling

Plastic extrusion experience

Equal opportunity and requirements
*** Teknor Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws.
*** Ability to pass a drug screen and physicians physical examination