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. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to warehouse personnel.
• Manage the flow of emails so as not to interrupt the workflow and delay shipments.
• Plan, coordinate and schedule shipments.
• Work with carriers/brokers to ensure that all orders are scheduled and picked up according to ship dates.
• Ship prepaid orders ensuring the cost-effective method.
• Data maintenance/ M3 Cloud –Record any shipping related inventory transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Generate various daily reports (Shipping Schedule, Open Orders Report, etc.).
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for position.
• Assist Customer Service Representatives with order/ inventory related matters.
• Identify process inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvements.
• Manage and file shipping documents.
• Records operational data into relevant systems, generating reports on key metrics.  
• Maintains accurate operational documentation.  
• Acts as a liaison between operational teams, management, and other departments, communicating updates and addressing any issues that arise.  
• Provides administrative support to manufacturing team.  
• Maintain filing systems and databases.  
• Assist in daily office management tasks, as needed.  
• Support senior leaders and other colleagues, as needed.  
• Maintain housekeeping and lean manufacturing standards.  
• Identify quality issues, attain established productivity standards. 
• Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures. 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and knowledge in or ability to quickly learn other computer applications.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal relation skills.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in a self-directed environment and complete tasks on time and thoroughly as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively to cross functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail.

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 talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

• Must be able to maneuver around and work safely in a production environment.
• 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.