Construction Worker - Carpenter Job at Morton Buildings Inc. in Rockford

Overview

Morton Buildings is expanding construction crews and employee owners. Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for over 120 years and operate more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants serving over 100 construction centers nationwide. Thousands of new buildings are constructed across America each year. Salary is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour based on experience. Paid Weekly.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of your crew foreman, learn, keep current with, and apply Morton Buildings\' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards.
• Read, understand, and build according to construction plans.
• Utilize various tools and equipment to safely and efficiently construct buildings.
• Efficiently execute tasks such as digging and installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows and doors, and installing siding and roofing materials including hi-rib steel, shingles, wood and other siding materials, as well as mortarless masonry units. Finish with metal and wood trims.
• Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Building construction (post-frame), carpentry or framing experience preferred (on the job or in school).
• Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
• A valid driver\'s license is preferred.
• Available to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season.
• Ability to take direction and produce quality work efficiently.
• Agree to comply with all safety processes and procedures.
• Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools in a safe and proper manner.
• Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Standard weight lifting requirements – 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 feet).
• This position requires 50% travel, which includes overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time.

Benefits

• $500 quarterly retention bonus for the first year of employment.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Excellent medical/dental/prescription/vision coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• Training bonus.
• Safety incentives.
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time.
• Bad Weather Pay.
• 401K Opportunity.
• And So Much More...

Our construction crew positions are eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based upon experience, required training, and attendance.

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which includes a drug screen.

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