Does Cornerstone Building Brands pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cornerstone Building Brands employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cornerstone Building Brands. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cornerstone Building Brands?

44% of Cornerstone Building Brands employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cornerstone Building Brands 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cornerstone Building Brands?

Machine Operator (14) , Human Resources (9) , Manager (8) , Sales (7) , Production Supervisor (6) , Project Manager (6) , Maintenance Technician (5) , Production Associate (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Engineering Manager (4) , Accountant (3) , Analyst (3) , Anonymous (3) , Buyer (3) , Design Engineer (3)

What are the pros of working at Cornerstone Building Brands according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good for associates" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great benefits; hybrid days" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great people to work with and to learn from" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great coworkers to work with on a day to day basis" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good salaries and flexibility to work from home." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cornerstone Building Brands according to real employee reviews?

"The managers do not care to employee" ((in 11 reviews)); "Zero training for new employees." ((in 11 reviews)); "Lots of overtime there's no work/life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "Work environment at the manufacturing locations is harsh at times." ((in 9 reviews)); "No bonus check" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cornerstone Building Brands layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cornerstone Building Brands layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cornerstone Building Brands in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cornerstone Building Brands locations?

Houston , Cary , Raleigh , Dallas , Rocky Mount , Welcome , Jasper , Elizabethton , Lansing , Phoenix , Oklahoma City , Lexington , Saint Marys , Atwater , Mount Pleasant , Monticello , Atlanta , Peachtree City , Salt Lake City , Paris , Bryan , West Chester , Sidney , Toledo , West Sacramento , Vacaville , Denver , Lithia Springs , New Brunswick , Kansas City

Cornerstone Building Brands reviews

2.9

44% would recommend to a friend

(409 total reviews)

Gunner Smith

78% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

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Cornerstone Building Brands has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 409 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cornerstone Building Brands employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

409 reviews

1.0

Apr 19, 2021

No time for anything

Welder/fitter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s a job that pays bills

Cons

If you like working 10+ hours a day and most Saturdays and not knowing those Saturdays until friday it’s great other than that it’s crap pay and just management up your you know what 24.7 and no time to relax and be with family

3.0

Apr 19, 2021

Typical cooperate environment

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, good hours, quarterly bonuses

Cons

Bad communication, no help offered from management for training or learning, very much a sink or swim learning environment

3.0

Apr 13, 2021

Cornerstone Building Brands Shipping Employee

Shipping department (second shift - 7: 00p-7: 00a)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Independence; good work-out; great benefits package, including pet insurance.

Cons

Poor management with poor communication; HR is unorganized and non-supportive; long hours during peak season (12 hrs/day, 6 days/wk)

Cornerstone Building Brands Response

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Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you found value in the comprehensive benefits package that we offer to all employees from day one, but we are sorry to hear about your experience with management and appreciate your insight. We believe that teamwork and communication at all levels of the company are essential for us to continue to grow. In addition to reaching out to management/HR regarding scheduling concerns, employees are encouraged to utilize the Integrity Helpline for support with unresolved questions/issues. We strive to provide a supportive and collaborative work environment where everyone feels empowered to be their best. Thank you again for your candid feedback as we continue to improve the team member experience at Cornerstone Building Brands.

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