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.
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.
JOB LOCATION
Winchester, Virginia, United States
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time/Regular
EXPERIENCE
We are looking for leaders with 1+ years of manufacturing or operations training experience
Edelivering 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.
SALARY
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.
At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and consider the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.
BENEFITS & PERKS
We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:
- Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
- 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
- Training and Education: We offer 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: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.
WHO WE ARE
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. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our 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.
EOE
Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.
E-VERIFY
Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
