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CURRENT OPENINGS


Job Description
Polaris Windows & Doors, a leading Vinyl Window Manufacturer in the replacement window industry, is seeking an experienced Sales Representative located in the East Coast Region (Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, New York). The position will service existing accounts, as well as establish new accounts. The job requires overnight travel, and will be based out of your home. The position reports directly to the National Sales Manager. The ideal candidate will be coachable and have a strong desire for professional growth.

Job Type: Full-time

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will be responsible for essential job duties including, but not limited to:
  • Meet revenue and profit goals for defined geographic territory by growing and maintaining market share;
  • Train Dealers Sales Force on our full product offering: Vinyl Replacement Windows, Steel and Fiberglass Doors;
  • Teach Dealer Sales Representatives or Purchasing Agent on how to order our windows and doors;
  • Communicate all product or service changes Polaris Windows & Doors implements to our customers;
  • Introduce new products and product line extensions offered by Polaris Windows & Doors;
  • Collect marketing intelligence on competitors and potential new dealers in territory;
  • Resolve complaints on a timely basis – 30 days;
  • Expedite paperwork on returns, damaged goods, credits, model home discounts and other promotions;
  • Effectively and aggressively manage complex sales relationships through our Dealer network, based on value selling; (this product has to be sold and requires that you tell the story).
  • Sell value instead of price;
  • Manage a territory by choosing the right dealers in a market, and helping them grow the business; and
  • Annual forecast by customer and product they use.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Overnight travel is required;
  • Experience with building materials sales, vinyl replacement windows, exterior trim, siding, consultative selling, or selling any product that can be demonstrated and doesn’t sell itself is preferred but not required;
  • Must be comfortable working in a sales channel where you make a direct sale;
  • Selling experience to a Dealer network that presents products directly to the homeowner;
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to easily develop strong relationships;
  • Demonstrated success at selling differentiated products, understanding and communicating manufacturing technologies and testing protocols and showcasing them in a variety of presentations – formal group presentations all the way to the jobsite presentation;
  • Strong negotiation skills;
  • Ability to develop, execute and track programs through the Dealer to the homeowner;
  • A self-starter, motivated and goal oriented and excellent at finding and closing business; and
  • Must be comfortable working toward key performance goals independently while based in a remote office.

JOB BENEFITS
  • Medical benefits including hospitalization, life insurance, disability, dental and vision;
  • 401K with a company match;
  • Vacation time;
  • Personal time;
  • Paid holidays;
  • Competitive salary with commission; and
  • Auto allowance.


Job Description
Polaris Windows & Doors is seeking candidates for a Foreman in our Austintown, OH plant. The foreman will work to ensure the productivity of daily window and door operations. The position will work closely with the Management team to determine hiring needs, quality standards, deadlines for specific tasks, and safety protocols to enforce among workers.

To maximize efficiency and productivity, it is crucial for a Foreman to possess analytical skills for handling unexpected issues and delays while resolving any problems that may arise. It’s also helpful for a Foreman to possess the following qualifications and skills:

Job Type: Full-time, hourly

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will be responsible for essential job duties including, but not limited to:
  • Manage projects onsite and host meetings with teams of Line Workers to establish daily line unit volume, safety procedures, and line cleanliness standards;
  • Participate in quality initiatives by making sure windows are within the quality standards set by Polaris Windows & Doors and AAMA;
  • Ensure all corporate Safety policies are implemented on their assigned production lines;
  • Ensure production lines are clean and safe for all employees;
  • Communicate with line employees and administration to develop a positive working relationship;
  • Manage employees, plant, machinery and equipment to improve efficiencies;
  • Daily line audits and finished product inspections to make sure product meets industry standards;
  • Effectively delegate tasks to lower-level managers, and line workers;
  • Ensure all new employees or current employees are trained to work multiple positions on production lines;
  • Provide clear orders, explain complex information to line workers and discuss technical details with other Managers;
  • Meet deadlines and ensure manufacturing orders are completed on time;
  • Work with Management on implementing a 5S program on all production lines; and
  • Report the amount of scrap that comes off each of their assigned production lines to Purchasing department.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Foreman experience in a Manufacturing Plant is preferred;
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;
  • Problem-solving skills;
  • Conflict-resolution skills;
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills;
  • Ability to instruct and train personnel;
  • Knowledge of OSHA and other local and federal safety standards; and
  • Working knowledge of computer programs such as MS Office – Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Explorer.

JOB BENEFITS
  • Medical benefits including hospitalization, life insurance, disability, dental and vision;
  • 401K with a company match;
  • Vacation time;
  • Personal time;
  • Paid holidays;
  • Polaris Window and Doors is an equal opportunity employer.


Job Description
Polaris Windows & Doors is seeking a Research & Development Testing Coordinator to support the testing and regulatory certification and compliance of products manufactured at Polaris Windows & Doors. This position will report directly to the Product Design Engineer.

Job Type: Full-time

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will be responsible for essential job duties including, but not limited to:
  • Perform product development testing and industry standard testing;
  • Perform fabrication and glazing of framing systems and components in the traditional tooling, and test lab equipment;
  • Coordinate with third party labs for certification testing;
  • Review and execute test plans;
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards;
  • Collect of test data, analyze results, and communicate to stakeholders; and
  • Maintain various product and performance manuals; and
  • Perform general maintenance of test equipment and schedule 3rd party maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum of a two-year associate degree in related field or equivalent experience;
  • Knowledge of basic power tools and hand tools including drills, saws, and basic bench hand tools;
  • Basic understanding and ability to read technical drawings and specifications;
  • Strong MS Office skills specifically with Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
  • Excellent technical writing skills and strong analytical skills;
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate throughout organization;
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds;
  • Knowledge of fenestration products within the building industry is preferred; and
  • Experience in construction laboratory environment is preferred.

JOB BENEFITS
  • Competitive Salary;
  • Medical benefits including hospitalization, life insurance, disability, dental and vision;
  • 401K with a company match;
  • Vacation time;
  • Personal time;
  • Paid holidays;
  • Polaris Window and Doors is an equal opportunity employer.


Job Description
Polaris Windows & Doors is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Department at our Austintown, OH plant. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, driven to succeed, dependable, and reliable.

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will be responsible for essential job duties including, but not limited to:
  • Painting;
  • Plumbing;
  • Light electrical work;
  • Machine maintenance; and
  • Building maintenance for all three locations, primarily Austintown.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be willing to train in all aspects of the Maintenance Department;
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;
  • Ability to work in a team environment and independently;
  • Strong mechanical and electrical skills;
  • Knowledge of hand tools;
  • Basic computer skills; and
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

JOB BENEFITS
  • Medical benefits including hospitalization, life insurance, disability, dental and vision;
  • 401K with a company match;
  • Vacation time;
  • Personal time;
  • Paid holidays.


Job Description
Polaris Windows & Doors is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Department at our Austintown, OH plant. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, driven to succeed, dependable, and reliable.

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will be responsible for essential job duties including, but not limited to:
  • Providing support for all plant machinery;
  • Performing daily assignments requiring mechanical and electrical skills in a timely manner;
  • Performing preventative maintenance as directed;
  • Completing periodic inspections of production equipment in effort to identify sources of potential defects; and
  • Responding rapidly when an equipment breakdown occurs.

REQUIREMENTS
  • 2-year technical degree or skill trades training preferred;
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;
  • Ability to work in a team environment and independently;
  • Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including hydraulic and pneumatic repair;
  • Knowledge of PLC’s, electronics, and wiring schematics;
  • Basic computer skills; and
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

JOB BENEFITS
  • Medical benefits including hospitalization, life insurance, disability, dental and vision;
  • 401K with a company match;
  • Vacation time;
  • Personal time;
  • Paid holidays.


Job Description
Polaris Windows & Doors is a growing manufacturing division of Modern Builders Supply. Founded in Youngstown, OH, the company has been in business over 60 years. The largest Polaris Windows & Doors manufacturing plant is currently located in Austintown, OH. We are seeking candidates that will work in a manufacturing plant assembling vinyl replacement windows.

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ability to work on an assembly line performing repetitive tasks;
  • Follow directions accurately;
  • Must be efficient and timely;
  • High commitment to workplace safety;
  • Ability to work and communicate well with others.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Physical ability to complete job duties, which may include standing for long periods, working in a space that lacks climate control and/or lifting objects with an established maximum weight;
  • Ability to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

JOB BENEFITS
  • Starting pay rate of $16 per hour with potential increases every 90 days, up to $19.58 per hour;
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance;
  • 401K with a company match;
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance;
  • Personal time earned after 90 days of employment;
  • Vacation time accrued annually;
  • Overtime opportunities majority of the year.