Operations Trainer

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

About the Role

The Operations Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality operational, technical, and safety training to frontline employees within the manufacturing environment. This role focuses on consistent execution of approved training content through classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and on-the-job training (OJT), ensuring employees can perform their work safely, efficiently, and to standard. Working under the guidance of the Operations Training Supervisor or HR Business Partner, the Operations Trainer supports new-hire onboarding, skills qualification, and ongoing capability development. The role plays a critical part in reinforcing training standards, documenting skill attainment, and providing feedback on training effectiveness and learner readiness.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
• Training Delivery & Facilitation
  • Deliver operational, technical, and safety training using approved curricula, materials, and facilitation guides.
  • Conduct classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and on-the-job training in alignment with defined delivery standards.
  • Adapt delivery approach to meet learner needs while maintaining content integrity and safety requirements.
  • Support new-hire onboarding and transition employees through structured training pathways.
• On-the-Job Training (OJT) & Skill Qualification
  • Provide hands-on instruction and coaching to employees during OJT activities.
  • Observe and evaluate trainee performance against defined skill standards and qualification requirements.
  • Support skill demonstrations, practical assessments, and related activities as assigned.
  • Ensure trainees demonstrate required competency before working independently.
• Training Documentation & Records
  • Accurately complete training documentation, qualification records, and attendance logs.
  • Ensure all required training records are submitted in a timely and compliant manner within the LMS or designated systems.
  • Maintain awareness of training requirements tied to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Training Environment & Safety
  • Ensure training spaces, equipment, and materials are prepared, safe, and appropriate for instruction.
  • Model safe work practices and reinforce safety expectations during all training activities.
  • Immediately escalate safety concerns or training risks to the Training Lead, Supervisor, or HR Business Partner as appropriate.
• Operational Alignment & Communication
  • Coordinate with supervisors and operations leaders to support training schedules and trainee availability.
  • Communicate trainee progress, readiness concerns, or barriers to learning to appropriate training leadership.
  • Support training delivery across shifts or production areas as assigned.
• Continuous Improvement & Feedback
  • Provide feedback on training materials, delivery challenges, and learner readiness to support continuous improvement.
  • Participate in calibration sessions, train-the-trainer activities, and refresher training as required.
  • Demonstrate openness to coaching and ongoing development as a trainer.

Requirements

• 1+ years of manufacturing or operations training experience delivering hands-on technical or operational training.
• Train-the-Trainer certification or equivalent facilitation training preferred.
• Manufacturing, safety, or technical certifications relevant to training in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in an extrusion or plastics manufacturing environment preferred.

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $34.44 per hour. The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary. Individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Time Off: Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. Trex covers a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through the wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and Trex will match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Trex will pick up part of the tab for your degree.
• Training and Education: Dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: Discount on Trex products.

About Trex

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live.

Core Values

• Innovate with Purpose
• Obsess over the Customer
• Own the Outcome
• Operate with Excellence
• Win Together

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving, and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

Career Advancement

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

Job Location: Winchester, Virginia, United States. Position Type: Full-Time/Regular.