Love Home Improvement? Check Out the Top Jobs at Menards
Simply Hired Staff
Home improvement and light construction fans – Menards is hiring all across the Midwest.
Menards is a family-owned and operated home improvement merchandiser that operates stores across 14 states in the Midwest. Its employees are highly trained across a number of DIY and construction departments including appliances, building materials, electrical, lighting and tools and hardware.
Menards employees benefit from a promote-from-within policy that provides a number of advancement opportunities. The company also offers medical, life and disability insurance, and weekend bonus pay for employees who work Saturday and Sunday.
Menards is currently hiring more than 700 positions across 14 states. Here’s an inside look at four popular positions:
Midwest Manufacturing Graphic Designer
The graphic designer works on the corporate side of the company developing and presenting a professional image for Menards Midwest Manufacturing branch. On the job, the graphic designer designs and produces graphic design projects including brochures, instruction guides, signage, logos and more. The graphic designer also designs 3D modular projects utilizing concrete blocks, UltraDeck decking materials and Dakota Panel room organizers.
Average salaries for Graphic Designer: $31,000
Position requirements:
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, Drafting-related field, Industrial Design, or Interior Design.
- Experience using the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience creating 3D designs using SketchUp.
- Experience creating videos in iMovie and animations in Photoshop.
- Experience in the printing industry.
- Knowledge of commercial photography preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office a plus.
- Able to work in both Mac and PC environments.
- Strong creative skills.
- Passion for current design styles and home improvement trends.
- Flexible and able to handle multiple projects.
The Menards office assistant provides support for team members in the department and ensure the proper functioning of the department. This position also enhances the productivity and effectiveness of the management staff.
Average salaries for Office Assistant: $20,000
Position requirements:
- Able to perform each of the primary responsibilities satisfactorily.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma / GED.
- Able to work independently and produce quality work in a timely manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be reliable, organized, detail oriented and able to multitask.
- Able to use MS Office, basic typing and computer skills.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., necessary for shipping and receiving duties.
Distribution Center and Manufacturing Plant Computer Support Technician
The Distribution Center and Manufacturing Plant Computer Support Technician provides exceptional technical support and enhancements to Menards, Inc. as part of the Computer Hardware Support team. In this position, the Computer Support Technician will install, modify, and make minor repairs to company computer hardware and software systems while providing technical assistance and training to system users.
Average salaries for Computer Support Technician: $37,000
Position requirements:
- Associate’s degree with a major in Computer Hardware Support or related discipline, with two years of related computer hardware experience, including: installation, repair, upgrade, and troubleshooting computers.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
- Knowledge of operating systems, such as WIN95, WIN98, WIN NT, WIN2000, and WIN XP.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), as well as Network/Client-Server experience (TCP/IP, Server, etc.).
- Knowledge and experience with printers (impact inkjet, and laser).
- Experience with configuring routers, switches, and hubs.
- Certification from Dell, Compaq, HP, or IBM is a plus.
- Ability to communicate both orally and written with a wide range of Team Members.
- Ability to work effectively independently, as well as in a team environment and able to interact with many departments on all levels.
- Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust to changing priorities.
- Must have strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as acute attention to detail.
- Must be willing to work an average of 48 hours per week or more; be available to work nights and weekends, including Sundays; and carry an on-call cell phone on a weekly rotating schedule.
Located inside the Menards retail stores, the Call Center Team Member answers incoming Guest and Team calls on product, pricing, deliveries, scheduling, calling off and more, in a timely, polite manner. This Team Member will also run transactions through the cash register for sales and special orders.
Average salaries for Call Center Team Member: $24,000
Position requirements:
- Able to perform each of the primary responsibilities satisfactorily.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma / GED
- Able to work independently and produce quality work in a timely manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be reliable, organized, detail oriented, and able to multitask.
- Able to use MS Office, basic typing and computer skills.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., necessary for shipping and receiving duties.
Read more about working for Menards on the Menards career page and by searching Simply Hired’s Search Engine for Menards jobs. Then prepare for your interview with these tips.
If you’re interested in companies similar to Menard’s, see Lowe’s, True Value and Home Depot.
