Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings is looking to expand our construction crews and employee owners. Morton Buildings, Inc., the industry leader in post‑frame construction, has been in business for 120 years with over 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants that service more than 100 construction centers nationwide.

Salary ranges from $22.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience.

Bonus:
Earn an additional $2,000 during your first year. New crew members also receive a $500 bonus every quarter throughout their first year of employment (subject to applicable taxes).

• Learn, keep current with, and apply the 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.
• Execute tasks such as digging and installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows, entry and other doors, and installing siding and roofing materials—including hi‑rib steel, shingles, wood and other siding materials, and mortarless masonry units—followed by finishing with metal and wood trims.
• Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive, and enjoyable work environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect.

• Building construction (post‑frame), carpentry, or framing experience preferred (on the job or in school).
• Willingness to participate in and complete a training program.
• Valid driver’s license 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.
• Willfully maintain and operate construction tools safely.
• Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently.
• Standard weight‑lifting requirement: 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).
• Reasonable expectation of 25% travel, including overnight travel up to two weeks at a time.

• $500 quarterly retention bonus for the first year of employment.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Excellent medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Training bonus.
• Safety incentives.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Bad weather pay.
• 401(k) opportunity.
• And so much more.

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

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre‑placement test, which includes a drug screen.