What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polymer Blending Technician, Batch and Packaging Operations position at Teknor Apex?
What your shift looks like
Your afternoon begins by reviewing the production schedule and the batch card for the next compound. You stage raw materials, double-check TA item code numbers, verify lot numbers and weights, and confirm customer packaging instructions. Before any charge, you clean and inspect the blender so it’s ready for the next compound.
With everything in place, you perform the compound charge and add all hand-add ingredients precisely as the batch card specifies. You coordinate with adjacent operations to keep material flowing, and when it’s time to package, you generate labels, align and apply them correctly, and be sure each container is packed, weighed, sealed, and labeled per the customer’s requirements. If anything looks off, you document the variation on the batch card and notify supervision—and you escalate scheduling, instruction, or potential issues to the Bagger Leadman.
During changeovers, you move efficiently and safely, using the required PPE, then communicate with mill area operators after the changeover is complete. You also stage future packaging needs (Gaylords, Supersacks, and more) so the next orders can start smoothly. Throughout the shift, you scan and enter finished goods into the computer system, maintain excellent housekeeping, and drive toward plant KPIs while contributing to Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Where you’ll contribute
- Learn and operate in the Line 4 Blending area; flex to other roles as needed.
- Verify TA item code numbers prior to charging the blender.
- Record all staged material lot numbers on the batch card; note any procedural variations.
- Clean and inspect the blender before each new compound charge.
- Stage raw materials and perform the compound charge per schedule.
- Add all hand-adds exactly as specified on the batch card.
- Coordinate blender output with other operating areas.
- Package accurately: pack, label, weigh, and seal to customer instructions; generate and correctly place labels.
- Execute packaging equipment changeovers quickly, cleanly, and safely; notify mill area operators once complete.
- Prep packaging materials for upcoming shifts (e.g., Gaylords, Supersacks).
- Scan/enter finished product into the computer system.
- Wear required PPE; maintain strong housekeeping practices.
- Meet or exceed plant KPIs; support Lean Manufacturing efforts.
Skills that set you up for success
- Ability to read and comprehend English; solid math proficiency.
- Operate—or learn to operate—a forklift and use an electric hand truck.
Schedule
2nd Shift: 2:45PM – 11:00PM
EEO
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 to work at Teknor Apex.