Enjoy the beauty of Montana every day in your new position at Western Building Center. Join an experienced team of lumber professionals in a long-standing Montana business. Western Building Center offers great opportunities to succeed — call us today!

Western Building Center is a great place to work, and we’re glad you’re considering us for your career. We believe Western combines the best of everything you’re looking for: challenging jobs, strong compensation and benefit programs, and a family spirit of high energy and positive attitudes in a drug-free atmosphere.

Our goal at Western Building Center is simple: to offer our contractor and homeowner customers the best quality construction products and world-class service at competitive prices. We carry out our goal by serving others as we would like to be served. That’s not just a saying to us; it’s something we aim for every day with our co-workers, suppliers, and customers. Our mission of serving our customers is possible only if the best people are part of the Western team. Our staff’s quality and efforts have earned Western Building Center’s good reputation. Thank you for your interest in Western.

Reasons why you’ll love working for Western Building Center:

  • Benefits included – call for details
  • Being a part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team in beautiful Northwest Montana
  • Excellent opportunity for advancement: Western Building Center is proud to promote from within. Over 10% of our more than 200 employees have worked with us for 20 years or more!

Current Openings

Bonners Ferry

Pro X Home Center (Western Building Center):  Contractor Sales  Position Summary: WBC is looking for an experienced Contractor Salesman to assist in the sales experience of our customers.   Their focus will be on selling products or services to construction contractors and builders.  Responsibilities typically include generating leads, building relationships, quoting materials, processing orders, and providing excellent customer service.  This role also involves understanding construction plans, providing technical advice, and staying up-to-date on industry trends.   Responsibilities:
  • Generating leads and building relationships
  • Providing quotes and meeting sales targets
  • Customer service
  • Understanding construction needs and what products they will need
  • Excellent communication skills with following up with customers and closing the sale
  • Staying informed with continued education and product knowledge
Job Requirements: 
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Sales skills:  Closing sales and achieving sales targets
  • Technical skills:  Understanding construction processes, materials, and industry standards
  • Problem-solving skills:  Identifying and resolving customer issues and concerns
  • Organizational skill:  Managing multiple tasks, prioritizing deadlines, and maintaining accurate records
  • Safety-minded
  • Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Physical Requirements:
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds. 
  • Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, or stooping for extended periods. 
The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Offered:
  • Medical insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision, dental, & short-term disability insurance. 
  • 401K
  • Personal time off
  • Vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee discount

Customers Service Representative / Cashier

Location Name: ProX a division of Western Building Center Shift: Day shift, Must be able to work Saturdays - all seasons ProX is seeking an outgoing person who takes pride in excellent customer service. This part-time cashier/customer service position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced retail environment. A successful applicant will be able to hone their knowledge of all aspects of building materials sales, from customer service and sales to administration and logistics. Training is provided, but some computer experience is necessary. Experience in the lumber and building materials industry is recommended. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Ensure that WBC customers and clients have the best possible retail experience
  • Answer phones, provide customer service over the telephone or route calls appropriately.
  • Fulfill sales goals as directed by the store manager
  • Maintain clean and organized appearance of the retail facility
  • Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
  • Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
  • Other duties may be assigned
COMPETENCIES
  •  Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate applications
  •  Good customer service and communications skills
  •  Ability to work independently
  •  Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations
  •  Working knowledge of Windows operating systems
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • A drug test will be administered prior to employment
  • Must be able to work Saturdays
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Principle work environment will be a retail facility
  • Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse
 BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
  • Employee discount
  • Excellent opportunity for advancement: Western Building Center is proud to promote from within. Over 10% of our more than 200 employees have worked with us for 20 years or more!
 
Lumberyard Assistant Location Name: ProX a division of Western Building Center Shift: Day shift, all seasons Travel: No Description: Lumberyard Assistant ProX a division of Western Building Center in Bonners Ferry, ID is seeking a hardworking person who takes pride in a job well done. This full-time lumberyard assistant position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Feeling strong? Applicants must be able to lift items weighing eighty pounds. Forklift experience is recommended but not required. Materials and equipment training will be provided. PURPOSE   Perform duties pertaining to lumberyard maintenance and customer service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ·        Assembly of lumber packages to fill customer orders ·        Maintain and organize inventory in lumberyard and associated warehouse ·        Assist customers with loading building materials in all weather conditions ·        Unload freight from vendors and distributors ·        Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals. ·        Maintain logs of equipment repair status ·        Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures. ·        Other duties may be assigned COMPETENCIES ·        Knowledge of company products ·        Good customer service and communications skills ·        High level of organizational skills ·        Math skills required ·        Ability to work independently ·        Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations ·        MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ·        Clean driving record ·        A drug test will be required prior to employment. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   ·        Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 80 pounds. ·        Work environments include lumberyard/warehouse, all seasons, all weather conditions BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES Western Building Center in Evergreen is seeking an outgoing person who takes pride in excellent customer service. This full-time cashier/customer service position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced retail environment. A successful applicant will be able to hone their knowledge of all aspects of building materials sales, from customer service and sales to administration and logistics. Training is provided, but some computer experience is necessary. Experience in the lumber and building materials industry is recommended. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Ensure that WBC customers and clients have the best possible retail experience
  2. Answer phones, provide customer service over the telephone or route calls appropriately.
  3. Fulfill sales goals as directed by the store manager
  4. Maintain clean and organized appearance of the retail facility
  5. Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
  6. Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
  7. Other duties may be assigned
COMPETENCIES Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate applications Good customer service and communications skills Ability to work independently Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations Working knowledge of Windows operating systems MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A drug test will be administered prior to employment WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  •  Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Principle work environment will be a retail facility
  • Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health & life insurance
  • Short term disability, vision, dental, accident coverage, & critical care coverage
  • 401K
  • PTO & vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee discount
  • Excellent opportunity for advancement: Western Building Center is proud to promote from within. Over 10% of our more than 300 employees have worked with us for 20 years or more!

Columbia Falls

Western Building Center is seeking an outgoing person who takes pride in excellent customer service. Are you a plumber, electrician, or carpenter who is looking to ditch the bags? This full-time OR part-time customer service position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced retail environment.  A successful applicant will be able to hone their knowledge of all aspects of building materials sales, from customer service and sales to administration and logistics. Skilled trade or lumber and building materials industry experience is recommended. Training is provided, but some computer experience is necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.      Ensure that WBC customers and clients have the best possible retail experience 2.      Fulfill sales goals as directed by the store manager 3.      Maintain clean and organized appearance of the retail facility 4.      Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals. 5.      Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures. 6.      Other duties may be assigned COMPETENCIES ·        Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate applications ·        Good customer service and communications skills ·        Ability to work independently ·        Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations ·        Working knowledge of Windows operating systems MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A drug test will be administered prior to employment WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ·        Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 80 pounds. ·        Principle work environment will be a retail facility ·        Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES ·        Medical insurance - Life Insurance - Vision, Dental, & Short-Term Disability Insurance - 401K - Personal Time Off - Vacation - Paid Holidays - Employee Discount ·        Become a part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team in beautiful Northwest Montana ·        Excellent opportunity for advancement: Western Building Center is proud to promote from within. Over 10% of our more than 300 employees have worked with us for 20 years or more!
Western Building Center is seeking an outgoing person who takes pride in excellent customer service. Are you a plumber, electrician, or carpenter who is looking to ditch the bags? This full-time customer service position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced retail environment.  A successful applicant will be able to hone their knowledge of all aspects of building materials sales, from customer service and sales to administration and logistics. Skilled trade or lumber and building materials industry experience is recommended. Training is provided, but some computer experience is necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.      Ensure that WBC customers and clients have the best possible retail experience 2.      Fulfill sales goals as directed by the store manager 3.      Maintain clean and organized appearance of the retail facility 4.      Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals. 5.      Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures. 6.      Other duties may be assigned COMPETENCIES ·        Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate applications ·        Good customer service and communications skills ·        Ability to work independently ·        Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations ·        Working knowledge of Windows operating systems MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A drug test will be administered prior to employment WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ·        Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 80 pounds. ·        Principle work environment will be a retail facility ·        Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES ·        Benefits included - call or visit www.westernbuildingcenter.com for details ·        Become a part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team in beautiful Northwest Montana ·        Excellent opportunity for advancement: Western Building Center is proud to promote from within. Over 10% of our more than 300 employees have worked with us for 20 years or more!

Corporate Distribution Yard, Columbia Falls

Diesel Mechanic   Western Building Center Corporate Yard Western Building Center is looking for an experienced mechanic Diesel Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel, gas and propane powered vehicles and equipment. This role ensures all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.  They will be responsible for repairs and maintenance projects being completed in a timely manner as well up to all industry standards.     Position Responsibilities:
  • Instructs, directs and supervises the activities of workshop employees. 
  • Identifying mechanical issues in a variety of equipment, including engines, brakes, and electrical systems 
  • Ensuring equipment is properly maintained and cared for
  • Perform tire pressure checks and rotations and inflate as needed
  • Install new batteries, wiper blades, and air filters
  • Use specialized tools and equipment to complete repairs and installations
  • Assisting in body work projects such as paint, sandblasting, detailing, and light body work
  • Fabricating, rebuilding, and strengthening equipment parts using welding equipment
  • Keeping records of work activities, repairs, and maintenance
  • Planning and assigning work, and reprioritizing assignments as needed
  • Other duties may apply
  Skills:
  • Strong technical knowledge of automotive systems and components
  • Must be able to operate a variety of vehicles including manual and automatic 
  • Excellent hand and eye coordination
  • Practical knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment
  • Sound problem solving skills
  • Working knowledge with engines, hand tools, power tools, transmissions, and tires
  • Good communication skills written and verbal
  • Computer proficient
  Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen
  • Being a team player who strives to get the task done on time and correctly
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality history 
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks as required
  • Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and have frequent contact with other employees, suppliers, and vendors. 
  • Minimum of 2 years experience working large diesel mechanics and diagnostics 
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  Benefits:
  • Health & life insurance
  • Short term disability, vision, dental, accident coverage, & critical care coverage
  • 401K
  • PTO & vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee discount
 

Great Falls

LOCATION NAME: JOHNSON MADISON GREAT FALLS JOHNSON MADISON / WESTERN BUILDING CENTER IS LOCALLY OWNED AND HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 100 YEARS. SHIFT: DAY SHIFT, ALL SEASONS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY JOHNSON MADISON / WESTERN BUILDING CENTER IS SEEKING A HARDWORKING PERSON WHO TAKES PRIDE IN A JOB WELL DONE. THIS FULL-TIME LUMBERYARD ASSISTANT & DELIVERY DRIVER POSITION WILL GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEL IN A FAST-PACED MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT. FEELING STRONG? APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT ITEMS WEIGHING 80 POUNDS. FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE IS RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED. POSITION EXPECTATIONS:
  • ASSISTING CUSTOMERS WITH THEIR PURCHASES IN OUR LUMBERYARDS AND AT THEIR PLACE OF DELIVERY.
  • INSPECTING ALL ORDERS BEFORE THEY ARE SENT OUT TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE CORRECT.
  • UNLOADING BUILDING MATERIALS THAT ARRIVE ON STOCK TRUCKS.
  • LOAD BUILDING MATERIALS BY USING KNOWLEDGE OF PRODUCTS, INVENTORY, AND MATERIALS HANDLING TO ENSURE LOADS ARE SAFELY BUILT AND LOADED ON TRUCKS.
  • MAINTAINING A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED LUMBERYARD.
  • PLAN AND PACE OWN WORK EFFICIENCY IN ORDER TO MEET DAILY, WEEKLY, PROJECT, OR TEAM RELATED PRODUCTIVITY GOALS.
  • KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS OF MAINTENANCE LOGS OF VEHICLE REPAIRS AND STATUSES.
  • UNDERSTAND AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES IN ORDER TO PREVENT INJURY TO SELF, CO-WORKERS, OR CUSTOMERS.
  • ATTEND MONTHLY SAFETY MEETINGS AS REQUIRED.
  • SAFELY OPERATING HEAVY EQUIPMENT, HAND TOOLS, AND POWER TOOLS.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  
  • KNOWLEDGE OF COMPANY PRODUCTS IS SUFFICIENT TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE APPLICATIONS.
  • PROFICIENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
  • ABILITY TO READ THE CUSTOMER’S ORDER AND FILL IT ACCORDINGLY.
  • MUST BE ABLE TO ADHERE TO ALL OF OUR SAFETY REGULATIONS.
  • ABLE TO PASS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OUR INSURANCE CARRIER TO BE ADDED TO OUR FLEET OF DRIVERS.
  • CLEAN DRIVING RECORD AND A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE.
  • CLASS A OR B CDL.
  • PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
  • THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DESCRIBED ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
  • WILL BE REQUIRED TO FREQUENTLY LIFT, CARRY, PUSH, PULL, OR OTHERWISE MOVE OBJECTS UP TO 80 POUNDS.
  • DRIVING ASSIGNMENTS WILL REQUIRE TRAVEL OF UP TO 200 MILES.
  • OTHER WORK ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDE LUMBERYARD, WAREHOUSE, STORE, AND CUSTOMER FACILITIES.
BENEFITS:
  • EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT
  • MEDICAL, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE, SHORT-TERM DISABILITY, CRITICAL CARE, AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
  • PTO & VACATION PAY
  • PAID HOLIDAYS
  • 401K

Dispatcher/ Scheduler – Great Falls

Johnson / Madison - Western Building Center – Great Falls, Montana (Monday through Friday) Johnson / Madison - Western Building Center in Great Falls is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Dispatcher/Scheduler to join our team. This full-time position plays a vital role in coordinating deliveries, communicating with customers and staff, and ensuring materials are delivered safely and on time. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to providing excellent customer service.

Position Summary

The Dispatcher/Scheduler is responsible for coordinating daily deliveries, assigning drivers and equipment, communicating with customers, and working closely with the Store Manager, Yard Foreman, and Sales Team to ensure efficient and accurate delivery scheduling. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude.

Benefits & Opportunities

  • Wage dependent upon experience
  • Health insurance provided
  • Dental and Vision insurance available
  • 401(k) program available
  • Paid vacation and personal days
  • Opportunity for advancement—Western Building Center is proud to promote from within. More than 10% of our 300+ employees have been with us for over 20 years.
  • Background check and pre-employment drug screen required

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and coordinate daily deliveries to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Work closely with the Store Manager, Yard Foreman, and Sales Team to prioritize deliveries and meet customer needs.
  • Receive delivery requests and accurately schedule drivers, trucks, and equipment.
  • Ensure delivery paperwork is complete and accurate before dispatch.
  • Monitor driver progress and adjust schedules as needed throughout the day.
  • Communicate delivery updates with customers, drivers, and store personnel.
  • Plan delivery routes to improve efficiency while minimizing travel time and costs.
  • Coordinate vehicle availability and report maintenance concerns when needed.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with customers, drivers, and fellow employees.
  • Assist in resolving delivery issues and finding timely solutions.
  • Follow and promote all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Attend required safety meetings and training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Outstanding customer service skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and other business software.
  • Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing schedules.
  • Knowledge of the Great Falls area and surrounding delivery routes is preferred.
  • Commitment to safety and teamwork.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous dispatching, scheduling, logistics, transportation, customer service, or related experience preferred.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • Ability to work effectively with customers, drivers, sales staff, and management.
  • Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

The work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
  • Primarily office-based with extended periods of sitting and computer work.
  • Frequent communication by phone and in person.
  • Occasional walking throughout the yard to coordinate deliveries or communicate with staff.
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
LOCATION NAME: JOHNSON MADISON GREAT FALLS JOHNSON MADISON / WESTERN BUILDING CENTER IS LOCALLY OWNED AND HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 100 YEARS. SHIFT: DAY SHIFT, ALL SEASONS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY JOHNSON MADISON / WESTERN BUILDING CENTER IS SEEKING A HARDWORKING PERSON WHO TAKES PRIDE IN A JOB WELL DONE. THIS FULL-TIME LUMBERYARD ASSISTANT & DELIVERY DRIVER POSITION WILL GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEL IN A FAST-PACED MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT. FEELING STRONG? APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT ITEMS WEIGHING 80 POUNDS. FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE IS RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED. PURPOSE:
  • PERFORM DUTIES PERTAINING TO LUMBERYARD MAINTENANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. MAINTAIN AND ORGANIZE INVENTORY IN LUMBERYARD AND ASSOCIATED WAREHOUSE
  2. ASSIST CUSTOMERS WITH LOADING BUILDING MATERIALS IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS
  3. UNLOAD FREIGHT FROM VENDORS AND DISTRIBUTORS
  4. PLAN AND PACE WORK EFFICIENCY IN ORDER TO MEET DAILY, WEEKLY, PROJECT, OR TEAM RELATED PRODUCTIVITY GOALS.
  5. MAINTAIN LOGS OF EQUIPMENT REPAIR STATUS
  6. UNDERSTAND AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES IN ORDER TO PREVENT INJURY TO SELF OR CO-WORKERS; ATTENDS PERIODIC SAFETY MEETINGS AS REQUIRED; MAY RECOMMEND CHANGES TO IMPROVE SAFETY PROCEDURES.
  7. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED
COMPETENCIES:
  • KNOWLEDGE OF COMPANY PRODUCTS
  • GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
  • HIGH LEVEL OF ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
  • MATH SKILLS REQUIRED
  • ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY
  • ABILITY TO READ CUSTOMER ORDERS AND FOLLOW SAFETY REGULATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • CLEAN DRIVING RECORD - MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD
  • VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
  • A DRUG TEST WILL BE ADMINISTERED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DESCRIBED ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
  • WILL BE REQUIRED TO FREQUENTLY LIFT, CARRY, PUSH, PULL, OR OTHERWISE MOVE OBJECTS UP TO 80 POUNDS.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDE LUMBERYARD/WAREHOUSE, ALL SEASONS, ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES: ·         HEALTH & LIFE INSURANCE ·         SHORT TERM DISABILITY, VISION, DENTAL, ACCIDENT COVERAGE, & CRITICAL CARE COVERAGE ·         401K ·         PTO & VACATION ·         PAID HOLIDAYS ·         EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT ·         EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT: JOHNSON MADISON / WESTERN BUILDING CENTER IS PROUD TO PROMOTE FROM WITHIN. OVER 10% OF OUR MORE THAN 300 EMPLOYEES HAVE WORKED WITH US FOR 20 YEARS OR MORE!

Kalispell

Customer Service Representative / Cashier

Location Name: Western Building Center in Kalispell, MT Shift: Day shift, all seasons Western Building Center in Kalispell is seeking an outgoing person who takes pride in excellent customer service. This full-time cashier/customer service position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced retail environment. A successful applicant will be able to hone their knowledge of all aspects of building materials sales, from customer service and sales to administration and logistics. Training is provided, but some computer experience is necessary. Experience in the lumber and building materials industry is recommended. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure that WBC customers and clients have the best possible retail experience
  • Answer phones, provide customer service over the telephone or route calls appropriately.
  • Fulfill sales goals as directed by the store manager
  • Maintain clean and organized appearance of the retail facility
  • Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
  • Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
  • Other duties may be assigned
COMPETENCIES
  •  Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate applications
  •  Good customer service and communications skills
  •  Ability to work independently
  •  Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations
  •  Working knowledge of Windows operating systems
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A drug test will be administered prior to employment WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  •  Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Principle work environment will be a retail facility
  • Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health & life insurance
  • Short term disability, vision, dental, accident coverage, & critical care coverage
  • 401K
  • PTO & vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee discount
  • Become a part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team in beautiful Northwest Montana
  • Excellent opportunity for advancement: Western Building Center is proud to promote from within. Over 10% of our more than 200 employees have worked with us for 20 years or more!
Freight / Aisle Tech Western Building Center in Kalispell is looking for a full time person to assist with freight and aisle maintenance.  In this position you will have the opportunity to perform several different tasks within the store.  It is a fast paced position with a lot to do throughout the day.  You will be able to help customers with their shopping needs and to direct them to the correct person if they need further help.  This is a fantastic opportunity to learn all about WBC and the many ways we can help our customers. Job Duties:
  • Receiving freight as it comes in
  • Keeping freight room clean and organized
  • Loading product on carts to put out on the floor
  • Facing the shelves while stocking them
  • Letting the manager know when certain products are running low
  • Cleaning the aisleways from debris and clutter
  • Assisting customers as needed
  • Helping maintain a clean store
  • Updating price tickets within the store
  • Helping with inventory
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Vision, dental, life, critical care, and accident insurance
  • Short term disability
  • PTO & Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K
  • Starting wage $18
Physical Requirements:
  • Able to lift up to 50lbs
  • Standing and walking for long periods of time
  • Bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing and pulling
  • Good hand eye coordination
  • Good communication skills written, verbal, and spoken

Libby

Lumberyard Assistant Part-Time or Full-Time
Location Name: Western Building Center of Libby
Shift: Day shift, all seasons, including Saturdays
Western Building Center is seeking a hardworking person who takes pride in a job well done. This full-time lumberyard assistant position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Feeling strong? Applicants must be able to lift items weighing 80 pounds. Forklift experience is recommended but not required. Materials and equipment training will be provided.
PURPOSE
  • Perform duties pertaining to lumberyard maintenance and customer service.
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Maintain and organize inventory in lumberyard and associated warehouse
  2. Assist customers with loading building materials in all weather conditions
  3. Unload freight from vendors and distributors
  4. Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
  5. Maintain logs of equipment repair status
  6. Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
  7. Other duties may be assigned
COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge of company products
  • Good customer service and communications skills
  • High level of organizational skills
  • Math skills required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Clean driving record
  • A drug test will be administered prior to employment
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:  The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 80 pounds.
  • Work environments include lumberyard/warehouse, all seasons, all weather conditions
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health & life insurance
  • Short term disability, vision, dental, accident coverage, & critical care coverage
  • 401K
  • PTO & vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee discount

Missoula

Millwork Estimator / Takeoff Specialist Location: Missoula, MT Shift: Day shift, all seasons Western Building Center is excited to open our new Missoula location, and we're looking for a Millwork Estimator / Takeoff Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you'll review residential and multifamily building plans and determine the materials needed for each project. You'll prepare estimates for doors, trim, moldings, hardware, and other millwork products that help our sales team provide accurate quotes to customers. If you enjoy working with construction plans, paying attention to details, and being part of a team that helps projects succeed from the beginning, this could be a great fit for you. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ● Review residential and multifamily building plans and specifications. ● Count and measure materials needed for each project. ● Prepare accurate takeoffs and estimates for: ○ Interior doors ○ Exterior doors ○ Trim and moldings ○ Door hardware ○ Other millwork products ● Make sure estimates match the plans and project requirements. ● Ask questions when plans are missing information or need clarification. ● Work closely with sales staff, vendors, and managers to keep projects moving. ● Balance several projects at the same time while meeting deadlines. ● Learn about new products and construction methods. ● Help support the sales office as needed. ● Perform other duties as assigned. We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, and enjoys solving problems. ● Reading construction plans or blueprints ● Construction estimating or quantity takeoffs ● Finish carpentry ● Millwork ● Doors and trim ● Residential construction ● Framing or cabinetry We understand that experience comes in many forms. If you have related construction knowledge and are willing to learn, we'd love to hear from you. COMPETENCIES ● Strong attention to detail ● Good math skills, including measuring and basic calculations ● Ability to read and understand construction drawings ● Comfortable using computers, Microsoft Office, and learning new software ● Good communication and teamwork skills ● Ability to stay organized while working on multiple projects ● Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions when needed Work Environment This is primarily an office position. You'll spend most of your day: ● Working on a computer ● Reviewing construction plans and drawings ● Preparing estimates ● Communicating with team members and vendors Occasionally, you may: ● Stand, walk, bend, or reach ● Lift office materials or sample products up to 50 pounds BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES Western Building Center offers a competitive benefits package, including: ● Medical insurance ● Dental insurance ● Vision insurance ● Life insurance ● Short-Term Disability insurance ● 401(k) ● Paid Time Off (PTO) ● Vacation ● Paid Holidays ● Employee Discount

Polson

Cashier Location Name: Western Building Center Shift: Day shift, all seasons Travel: No Western Building Center in Polson is seeking an outgoing person who takes pride in excellent customer service. This full-time cashier/customer service position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced retail environment. A successful applicant will be able to hone their knowledge of all aspects of building materials sales, from customer service and sales to administration and logistics. Training is provided, but some computer experience is necessary. Experience in the lumber and building materials industry is recommended. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Ensure that WBC customers and clients have the best possible retail experience
  2. Answer phones, provide customer service over the telephone or route calls appropriately.
  3. Fulfill sales goals as directed by the store manager
  4. Maintain clean and organized appearance of the retail facility
  5. Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
  6. Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
  7. Other duties may be assigned
COMPETENCIES Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate applications Good customer service and communications skills Ability to work independently Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations Working knowledge of Windows operating systems MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A drug test will be administered prior to employment WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  •  Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Principle work environment will be a retail facility
  • Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
  • Medical insurance - Life Insurance - Vision, dental, & short-term disability insurance - 401K - Personal time off - Vacation - Paid holidays - Employee discount
  • Become a part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team in beautiful Northwest Montana
  • Excellent opportunity for advancement: Western Building Center is proud to promote from within. Over 10% of our more than 200 employees have worked with us for 20 years or more!

Ronan

Western Building Center is seeking a hardworking person who takes pride in a job well done. This is a Full-Time) lumberyard assistant position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Feeling strong? Applicants must be able to lift items weighing eighty pounds. Forklift experience is recommended but not required. Materials and equipment training will be provided. Shift: Day shift, all seasons Must be able to work Saturdays PURPOSE Perform duties pertaining to lumberyard maintenance and customer service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain and organize inventory in lumberyard and associated warehouse
  • Assist customers with loading building materials in all weather conditions
  • Unload freight from vendors and distributors
  • Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
  • Maintain logs of equipment repair status
  • Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
  • Other duties may be assigned
COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge of company products
  • Good customer service and communications skills
  • High level of organizational skills
  • Math skills required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Clean driving record
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Able to pass a drug test
  • CDL is not required but helpful
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 80 pounds.
  • Work environments include lumberyard/warehouse, all seasons, all weather conditions
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health & life insurance
  • Short term disability, vision, dental, accident coverage, & critical care coverage
  • 401K
  • PTO & vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee discount

WBC Building Components, Columbia Falls

Prefab Wall, Floor, & Roof Truss Assembly  Location Name:   WBC Building Components, Columbia Falls, MT Travel: No Wage:  Starting at $20-23 DOE an hour with full benefits Description: Building Components Manufacturing General Labor - Day and Night Shifts Available Western Building Center Building Components in Columbia Falls is seeking a hardworking person who takes pride in a job well done. Building prefab walls and/or roof trusses.  This full-time assembly position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Forklift, materials, and equipment training will be provided. PURPOSE Perform duties pertaining to the manufacture of prefabricated wall-panels  and roof trusses. OVERVIEW
  •       Health insurance offered 1st month of employment
  •       Must be able to work in indoor/outdoor conditions
  •       Help in the manufacture of trusses and prefabricated wall panels
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Able to use hand tools (Tape measure, hammer,nail guns,  etc.)
  • Able to lift, bend, carry, squat, walk, and stand for 8-12 hrs.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills with the rest of your team
  • Must be able to follow all safety-related procedures and practices
  • GOOD ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY ARE A MUST FOR TEAM ENVIRONMENT
  • Able to lift 50lbs consistently
  • Previous construction/framing experience preferred but not required
  • Candidate will be subject to drug test prior to employment
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
  • Benefits included - call or visit www.westernbuildingcenter.com for details
  • Employee discount
  • Become a part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team in beautiful Northwest Montana
  • Excellent opportunity for advancement: Western Building Center is proud to promote from within.