Entry-level Shop Assistant

Keep Our Projects Running Strong - Join Xanadu Builders as a Entry-level Shop Assistant! Position Title: Entry-level Shop Assistant Company Name: Xanadu Builders Pay Range: $20-$25+ per hour (based on experience) Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Commercial Construction Job Overview Xanadu Builders is seeking a reliable and hands-on Entry-level Shop Assistant to support our growing operations in Elgin, IL. In this vital role, you'll be responsible for managing materials, tools, equipment, and deliveries to ensure our field teams have everything they need to succeed. From keeping the shop organized to building custom shipping crates, this position offers variety and ownership of a key support function within our company. Who We Are Xanadu Builders is a family-owned, coast-to-coast general contractor with a reputation for building projects with integrity, precision, and excellence. With a dedicated, tight-knit team, we handle everything from custom residential builds to large-scale commercial facilities. We value collaboration, reliability, and professionalism, and we know our success depends on every role - including the crucial support provided by our shop and logistics team. Key Responsibilities • Organize and maintain the shop, storage facilities, and company vehicles. • Receive, inspect, and stock incoming tools, materials, and equipment. • Prepare and stage materials for upcoming projects. • Safely load, unload, and transport deliveries. • Build and fabricate basic shipping crates when needed. • Deliver materials to job sites and pick up supplies from vendors using company vehicles (including a box truck). • Track and manage inventory using basic software or mobile tools. • Support additional operational needs as part of a small, collaborative team. Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in construction, warehouse, or a related field (preferred but not required). • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; experience driving a box truck preferred. • Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. regularly. • Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment. • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently. • Basic computer or mobile device skills for inventory and communication. Benefits • Competitive pay: $20-$25/hour based on experience • Consistent Monday-Friday schedule (8-hour shifts, no overtime) • Uniforms Provided • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays) • Employee-Obtained Medical Insurance Reimbursement • Retirement Savings Program • Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle • Career Development Opportunities • Supportive, Family-Oriented Team Culture Schedule • Full-Time, Monday to Friday • Standard 8-hour shifts • No overtime required Location • Primary Work Location: Elgin, IL • Deliveries and vendor pick-ups will be made in the surrounding Chicagoland area using company vehicles. Equal Employment Opportunity Xanadu Builders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. #MGE25 Apply tot his job