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?

42% 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 2.7 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 20 reviews)); "And flexible work from home." ((in 7 reviews)); "advancement opportunities, Good pay for the area, Overtime is available if desired." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"The managers do not care to employee" ((in 12 reviews)); "Zero training for new employees." ((in 9 reviews)); "Lots of overtime there's no work/life balance" ((in 8 reviews)); "Work environment at the manufacturing locations is harsh at times." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management is volatile and emotional" ((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

42% would recommend to a friend

(409 total reviews)

Gunner Smith

78% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

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

3.0

Apr 20, 2023

good company

Operations planning manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For the most part cared for about associates by upper management, however there is room for improvement. Pay well.

Cons

Disorganized, processes not fully established and consistent across sites.

Cornerstone Building Brands Response

3y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. We strive to create a supportive environment where all team members can thrive, and we’re glad to hear that you had a positive experience with your managers. We’re also glad to hear that you benefitted from our competitive compensation. Like you, we understand that continuous improvement and growth can be challenging. We are driven to provide best-in-class products and solutions our customers and communities need, and we are committed to working toward our goals while improving our systems and processes. As these changes come, we understand that there will be opportunities for improvement. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We value your insights as we work to ensure an overall positive team member experience at Cornerstone Building Brands.

1.0

Apr 17, 2023

PE owned

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Was a good company before acquired by a private equity firm.

Cons

PE firm slashing costs and jobs, so I wouldn't recommend joining for that reason.

Cornerstone Building Brands Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. At Cornerstone Building Brands, we recognize that our team members are central to our success, so we keep them at the forefront of every decision we make. As we experience the changes that result from our company’s growth, we continue to work hard to support our teams and focus on the clear outcomes we want to achieve in every decision we make, including our hiring decisions. Remaining rooted in our heritage and our diverse knowledge base is important and grounding for us. It helps to form our interconnected culture going forward. We thank you for your feedback and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

1.0

Apr 5, 2023

Decent Job

Data entry

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy Job, Little Communication With Higher Up

Cons

Terrible Benefits. Terrible Managers. Fired Me For Nothing.

Cornerstone Building Brands Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that you felt a lack of strong leadership and open communication. As part of our ongoing training and development program, we engage with people leaders using a curriculum that gives them tools to support each team member and cultivate an open, supportive environment. We’re disappointed to hear your experience did not align with these standards. Our aspiration is for all team members to have a thriving, long-lasting partnership on our team. Regarding benefits, we continuously evaluate and update our comprehensive benefits package to better serve our team members and ensure our offering is in line with the marketplace. We appreciate your feedback and will take your insights with us as we continue to grow.

Viewing 178 - 180 of 409 Reviews

Jobs at Cornerstone Building Brands

Material Handler 1st Shift

Pennsboro Days Shuttle Unloader

Customer Service Representative

Material Handler Day Shift

Production Associate Night Shift