PGT Innovations to Host Career Fair to Fill 100 Open Manufacturing Positions

November 4, 2020 – Venice

 PGT Innovations  (NYSE: PGTI), a national leader in the premium window and door  industry, seeks  to  fill  100  available  positions  at  a career  fair on  Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.  —  noon.  

The 3-hour employment event will take place at  the Venice-Nokomis Elks Lodge  at  1021 Discovery Way  in  Nokomis.  Participants can park in the Elks Lodge main parking lot and enter through the front door.  Interviews will be held during the event, and on-the-spot job offers will be extended to qualified candidates.  

Open positions include  manufacturing  assembly line roles,  such as  technicians, fabricators, machine operators,  and  industrial mechanics,  as well as  Class A CDL drivers, among others.  No  prior  experience or certifications are necessary for entry-level manufacturing positions, as  PGT Innovations  provides  on-the-job training for new team members.   

In an effort to ensure the personal health and wellness of PGT Innovations team members and event  participants, everyone will be required to undergo a temperature check, wear a face covering and  complete a health questionnaire prior to entering the career fair. Masks will be provided, if needed.  

To  expedite  the hiring process,  applicants  can  complete an application online at pgtijobs.com. Candidates with all types of work backgrounds and skill sets are encouraged to apply for the career opportunities available with  the company’s  innovative team.   

PGT  Innovations  is the largest private employer in Sarasota County with approximately 2,000 team members at  its North  Venice-based headquarters. The manufacturer offers  opportunities for advancement, a supportive working environment, a  robust  benefits package that is among the best in the  area and  competitive pay – ranging from $13 to $16.50 – for entry-level positions.  

In addition,  PGT Innovation  offers paid time off, volunteer time off, profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, and up to 100-percent tuition reimbursement. The company  also  offers numerous non-traditional employee-focused benefits and programs, such as leadership development training, financial wellness classes, personal and professional skills certifications, the ‘Inspire the Future’ scholarship program for dependents of team members, personal wellness programs, and employee assistance programs.  PGT Innovations’  Venice campus offers a full-service café, wellness center, fitness center, and child care center.  

To learn more about PGT Innovations’ culture, visit  careers.pgtinnovations.com  or call 941-480-1600.