Carpenter Trainee (Entry-Level)

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.

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.

• Perform  residential framing, exterior trim, interior trim, deck construction, roof sheathing, and back-out work
• Partner closely with  Foremen to execute daily build plans and maintain production pace
• Execute work with  high quality, efficiency, and consistency
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites
• Support crews in meeting project schedules and build timelines

• 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)

• 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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