Installation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: As an Installation Associate, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining building materials for our customers, including but not limited to doors, windows, flooring, and other building products. This position also assists with yard operations as needed, including loading and unloading materials, preparing customer orders, organizing inventory, and providing customer service. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Install building materials, including doors, windows, flooring, and other building products, according to company standards and safety procedures.
• Ensure accuracy, precision, and quality workmanship in all installations.
• Safely operate hand and power tools to complete installation projects.
• Inspect completed installations, identify issues, and perform necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at job sites and company facilities.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
• Occasionally drive company vehicles to and from job sites as needed.
• Assist with door shop operations when not assigned to job site installations.
• Assist with yard operations, including loading and unloading trucks, staging materials for deliveries and customer pickups, and organizing inventory.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment according to company procedures.
• Assist customers with locating, loading, and handling building materials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support installation, door shop, and yard operations.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience installing building materials, including doors, windows, and decks, preferred but not required.
• Basic carpentry skills and knowledge of construction practices are a plus.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools and their safe operation.
• Ability to accurately read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to safely lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to assist with door shop and yard operations as needed.
• Ability to safely operate or willingness to learn to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.  We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.