A Trainer job in Tacoma, WA, is available at Milgard Windows and Doors in our Vinyl Internal Supply building. You must provide general new hire and job-specific training to existing employees in the plant. In addition, you will be responsible for standard work audits, job instruction training (JIT), audits, and remedial training. The hourly compensation range is between $24.89 - $33.67, depending on experience. This position is eight hours per day Monday through Friday with variable start times.

Milgard Windows & Doors is the leading manufacturer of windows and doors in the Western United States with operations in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and California.

Why work at MITER BRANDS

Trainer job responsibilities include:

• Facilitate training for new hires related to Company policies, procedures, products, safety protocols, and continuous improvement (CI) tools and methodology.
• Provide individual and group training leveraging the Job Instruction (JI) method.
• Train new and existing JI Trainers, conduct regular audits of the JI process, and maintain records.
• Make required updates to Standard Work, maintain document control for the official Standard Work documents, and provide reports as required.
• Conduct Standard Work audits and provide corrective feedback to employees, leads, and supervisors when required.
• Coordinate training and participate in material updates as necessary in addition to managing in-house lab training facilities and equipment.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities as required.
• Demonstrate MITER Guiding Principles in all business interactions.
• Adhere to all facets of safety policies and procedures, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years of experience in custom manufacturing and warehouse processes.
• Experience as a certified Job Instruction (JI) trainer is preferred.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, leads, and employees.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy with the ability to learn new computer software programs.
• A strong advocate and proponent of Milgard to new employees.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Our medical plans include a PPO or Health Savings Account (HSA) option to help you save for healthcare costs. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

• Medical plans with a PPO or HSA options
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO), including Vacation, Personal, and 8 paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Wellness Clinic

Milgard Windows and Doors is experiencing strong growth, creating opportunities for our team members. This role is a great opportunity to learn about our business and show what you can do to build great products, processes, and people within an organization.

If you are interested in the Trainer position in Tacoma, WA, please apply now. We have built our success on our foundational philosophy of Respect, Service, and Excellence. Milgard Windows & Doors is a great place to grow your career as we continue to build an even greater organization!

MITER Brands is an equal-opportunity employer. Milgard Windows and Doors does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category. 

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