Job Description

QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and related products, and the second largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials in North America. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.

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 7 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 across the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago, including:

• 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 & McHenry Counties: Mundelein, Volo, Huntley, Crystal Lake, Johnsburg

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'll 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'll 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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Salary Range:

USD $20.00 - USD $55.00 /Hr.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Traineeship, Immediate start

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