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Building Material Distributors, Inc.

Finish Carpenter I

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Building Material Distributors, Inc.

Ankeny, US · Full-time · $50,000 – $50,000

About this role

Moehl Millwork, an employee-owned distributor of millwork products, seeks a Finish Carpenter I to install windows and doors according to manufacturer specifications. Perform interior and exterior trim carpentry while reading blueprints and installation instructions. Join our team serving Iowa lumber dealers and Des Moines contractors as part of Building Material Distributors.

Daily tasks include safely operating hand and power tools like saws, drills, routers, and sanders. Load and unload materials, prepare job sites, and complete installation paperwork. Provide professional customer-facing service while following all safety guidelines and PPE requirements in varied indoor and outdoor environments.

Work in a team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Benefit from a stable, growing company with over 75 years in building products. Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, we emphasize innovation and skilled workforce through employee ownership.

Advance into higher-level or lead carpentry roles with local routes and company vehicle, home each night. Enjoy paid time off, medical, dental, vision benefits, disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, and 401k with match via ESOP. Starting pay at $25.00 per hour based on experience rewards long-term efforts.

Requirements

  • 1–3+ years of carpentry or window/door installation experience (preferred)
  • Strong trim carpentry and finish skills (preferred)
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical instructions (preferred)
  • Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively
  • Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
  • Commitment to safety (pass a pre-employment physical and drug test)
  • Perform heavy physical demands, lift up to 100lbs occasionally, frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting
  • Strong attention to detail and quality standards

Responsibilities

  • Install windows and doors according to manufacturer specifications
  • Perform interior and exterior trim carpentry
  • Read and interpret blueprints and installation instructions
  • Safely operate hand and power tools (saws, drills, routers, sanders, etc.)
  • Load/unload materials and prepare job sites
  • Complete installation paperwork and job documentation
  • Provide professional, customer-facing service
  • Follow all safety guidelines and PPE requirements

Benefits

  • Pay starting at $25.00 per hour based on experience
  • Company vehicle for work travel; local routes – home each night
  • Opportunity for advancement into higher-level or lead carpentry roles
  • Paid time off; medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Short and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance
  • 401k with company match through employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)