Trainer

Quanex • Wayne Township, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Quanex is seeking a Trainer to join its team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Trainer develops, coordinates, and delivers programs that support employee development, operational effectiveness, safety compliance, quality standards, and workforce readiness. The role provides classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training to new and existing employees, evaluates training effectiveness, maintains training records, and supports continuous learning initiatives.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The hourly pay rate starts at $23.00 and is commensurate with experience.

Quanex is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor products markets. The company emphasizes continuous innovation, customer production efficiency, community involvement, shareholder value, and employee learning and growth.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple training projects and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Education, Operations, or a related field.
• Two to five years of training, operations, manufacturing, instructional, administrative, or related experience.
• Experience delivering classroom, hands-on, or workplace training programs.
• Experience developing training materials and instructional content.
• Experience with SAP and employee training platforms.
• Train-the-Trainer certification or a related instructional certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs for new and existing employees.
• Train employees on company policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Assist with developing standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate employee knowledge, skills, and competency through assessments, observations, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain training records, certification documentation, attendance logs, and training matrices.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to identify training needs and skill gaps.
• Update training materials, work instructions, presentations, manuals, and visual aids as processes change.
• Ensure training programs comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and customer standards.
• Assist with cross-training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility and operational efficiency.
• Support quality, continuous improvement, and safety training programs, including refresher training and compliance requirements.
• Promote a culture of learning, teamwork, safety, and accountability.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for training-related questions and guidance.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• 401(k) with 5% company match, vested after two years
• 15% immediate return for participation in the company's ESPP
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Various work schedules
• Tuition support for degree and continuing education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree