Carpenter Trainee (Entry-Level) – Residential Construction

Overview

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

What you will do:

Start Your Career in Carpentry – We’ll Train You

We are the largest production residential carpentry contractor in the Chicago suburban market, and we’re hiring Carpenter Trainees to join our growing team.

Our job sites are located across the 8 counties surrounding Chicago, with immediate opportunities to learn the trade and build a long-term career in residential construction while working alongside experienced Foremen and crews.

Project Locations

This role supports active residential construction projects throughout the greater Chicago area, including the following counties and communities:

• Will County: Plainfield, Joliet, Lockport, New Lenox, Manhattan
• DuPage County: Aurora, Naperville, Woodridge, Lombard, Warrenville
• Kane County: Aurora, St. Charles, Elgin, Batavia, Huntley, Pingree Grove, Sugar Grove
• Kendall County: Oswego, Yorkville, Montgomery
• Cook County: Tinley Park, Schaumburg, Bartlett, Lemont, Hoffman Estates, Northbrook
• Lake County: Mundelein, Volo
• McHenry County: Huntley, Crystal Lake, Johnsburg
• DeKalb County:  DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa, Cortland, Maple Park, Sandwich, Somonauk, Kingston

Travel between project sites may be required based on business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with framing, sheathing, exterior trim, and general carpentry tasks
• Support work on decks, interior trim, and residential structures
• Work directly with Foremen and crew members to complete daily tasks safely and efficiently
• Help with material handling, staging, and jobsite setup
• Use hand and power tools under supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite

Work Environment

• Residential construction sites
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Physically active role (lifting, climbing, bending)
• Overtime available based on project needs

What you will bring:

• No experience required — we will train you
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Willingness to learn and take direction from Foremen and team leads
• Comfortable working outdoors in active construction environments
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. (team lift when needed)

What you will earn:

• Health Care Benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off 

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. 

To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation. 

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