Manufacturing Trainer

Igloo Products Corp. is an iconic, fast-growing American brand known for its exceptional and durable coolers that meet everyday needs. For more than 75 years, Igloo has been a leader in the housewares industry and has since evolved into a high-growth lifestyle brand, inspiring outdoor experiences centered around fun, family, and friends.

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America's most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Manufacturing Trainer.

This role is responsible for will provide On the Job Training (OJT) to new hires and will provide reinstruction and refresher training to assist employees with improving quality and performance. This position plays a vital role in preparing new employees for their new position; facilitates new hire onboarding and guides them through learning the business, evaluating skill sets, as well as setting the expectations of our employees in the workplace.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trains new hires and existing employees in a variety of manufacturing processes at workstations and in the classroom, including, but not limited to documentation handling, assembly methods, and equipment operation (setup, operation, cleaning, troubleshooting, etc.).
• Serves as solid resource for new hires for questions and support to assist in the new hire assimilation into the workforce.
• Reads and interprets work instructions and process procedures.
• Coordinates with manufacturing and human resources to prepare and deliver onboarding for new employees.
• Ensure that the training schedule is being adhered to.
• Provides feedback to both production and human resources on activities and observations on progress of new hires and employee concerns.
• Conducts follow-up touch point meetings with all new employees.
• Prepares new employee "tool" kits needed for them to start in their new position i.e. gloves, knifes for molding.
• Ensures/verifies new employee work assignments and gets them to the machine for timely shift and break transitions.
• Works with current employees to either reinforce training or conduct retraining as necessary.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a positive learning environment and responds to the individual needs of trainees.
• Ensures the new employees are aware of output expectations for the jobs they are doing.
• Evaluates progress of each trainee during the training period; identifies strengths and weaknesses of trainees and provides feedback to the trainee on their progress; documents this progress and reports out to management.
• Coordinates completed training information with Manufacturing and Human Resources.
• Continuously monitors the progress of employees after they have entered the production environment.
• Coordinates with Supervisors Leads and Employees to gain knowledge of work situations that may require additional training for employee(s).
• Remains updated on all changes in procedures and regulations.
• Participates in Continuous and Process Improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that the materials presented in the training programs reflect the most recent process updates.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of current manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Completes Training Checklists with new employees in accordance with operating procedures.
• Communicates with supervisor and department supervisors regarding any issues related to trainees under their instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous - which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance
5. Short term & Long-term disability
6. Accidental death insurance
7. Supplemental life insurance
8. Company paid holidays
9. Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 month prior experience in manufacturing environment; preferably plastics manufacturing in assembly, blow molding, or injection molding.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have solid time management skills and the ability to meet goals and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail and quality oriented.
• Ability to work and promote safety of oneself and other coworkers. Ability to recognize and communicate unsafe practices to management for continuous improvement of the work environment.
• Dependable and prompt for the start of the shift and return from breaks or lunch periods.
• Understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have solid attention to detail.
• Language skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend either English or Spanish.
• Math skills: Basic.
• Must be able to work overtime to support production schedules as required.

Standing & Walking
Roles may involve extended periods (up to 12 hours) of standing and walking, including moving at a brisk pace and occasional stair climbing.

Postural Requirements
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in low or awkward positions during production or maintenance tasks.

Lifting & Material Handling

• Operator-level roles may involve lifting up to 25 lb repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Technician-level roles may involve lifting up to 50 lb multiple times per day, including overhead lifts.
• Where possible, mechanical aids (e.g., hoists, forklifts) are used.

Fine Motor Skills & Tool Use
Use of both hands is required to operate tools, perform adjustments, and handle assembly materials with precision.

Visual Requirements
Sufficient visual acuity (e.g., 20/40 with or without correction) is necessary for tasks involving inspection and safe equipment operation.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed in a production setting where seasonal temperatures may range from 100-120°F (with humidity) in summer to cooler conditions in winter.
• High noise levels are common; hearing protection is provided and required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and protective clothing may be required depending on the task.

Additional Job Considerations
These roles can be physically demanding, involving repetitive motions and long hours. Technicians may be required to handle heavy molds and materials; use of material handling equipment is provided and encouraged.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Experience: Prior training experience in a manufacturing setting.

And of course - our Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us

Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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 notice from the Department of Labor.

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