Trainer

Quanex; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with company match

ESPP 15% return

Employer paid disability plans and/or/

Life insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Trainer to develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs for new hires and current employees. The role focuses on employee development, safety compliance, quality standards, and workforce readiness, with a classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training approach.

The Trainer will evaluate training effectiveness, maintain records, update materials, and collaborate with supervisors to identify learning needs.

Qualifications

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs for employees.
• Assess training effectiveness and maintain records.
• Create training materials and SOPs; ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Train employees on policies, SOPs, quality standards, and safety.
• Maintain training records and certifications.
• Identify training needs with supervisors and close skill gaps.
• Update materials and visual aids as processes change.
• Support cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as SME for training questions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Training platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Trainer

• Posted on October 20, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• On-site
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TRAIN007992

Description

Quanex is looking for a Trainer to join our team located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Trainer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs that support employee development, operational effectiveness, safety compliance, quality standards, and workforce readiness. This role facilitates classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training for new hires and existing employees, evaluates training effectiveness, maintains training records, and supports continuous learning initiatives.

Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm or Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-6:30 pm.

We Offer You!

• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about this position?

• Will have an impact on the success of the company.
• Visibility and access to leaders within the company.
• Growth Potential
• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs for new and existing employees.
• Train employees on company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Assist with developing SOPs
• 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.

Your Credentials:

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Education, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of training, operations, manufacturing, instructional, administrative, or related experience preferred.
• Experience delivering classroom, hands-on, or workplace training programs preferred.
• Experience developing training materials and instructional content preferred.
• Experience with SAP and employee training platforms preferred.
• Train-the-Trainer certification or related instructional certification preferred.
• 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.

The hourly rate of pay for this position starts at $23.00 per hour and would be commensurate with experience.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

Qualifications

Preferred

Communication Novice

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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