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 with 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 serving of 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

Corporate Distribution Yard, Columbia Falls

Distribution Center Lumberyard Assistant Location Name: Western Building Center Corporate Distribution Center, Columbia Falls, MT Shift: Day shift, all seasons Description: Lumberyard Assistant   Western Building Center Corporate Distribution Yard in Columbia Falls 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

Evergreen

Western Building Center: Delivery Driver / Lumberyard Assistant Position Summary: This full-time, all-seasons driving position will give you the opportunity to hone your knowledge of the lumber business while providing our customers with the best customer service in the state! In this role you will be transporting goods from the retail lumberyard to the customers location. 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 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 drivers license. 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

Kalispell

Outside Sales Representative Job Summary: As a representative for Western Building Center you will sell products and services offered by the company to current and new clientele.  You will also continue to improve and strengthen customer relationships both in person and over the phone.   Duties/Responsibilities: Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.   Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.  Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs. Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.  Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.   Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.  Setting and achieving territory sales goals.   Provides periodic territory sales forecasts.  Working knowledge of industrial/construction background.   Assist with product deliveries.  Performs other duties as assigned.  Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Excellent sales and negotiation skills.  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  Strong analytical and problem solving skills.  Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.  Proficient with computers and programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and or related software.   Strong construction knowledge and background.   Ability to do cold calls in person and over the phone.   Takes initiative to get the job done and can see upcoming projects and needs.  Strong integrity and pride in your position/work that you do.  Ability to work in a team based environment.   Clean driving record and a valid driver’s license. Competent to drive to different locations and perform client visits. Able to pass a drug screen.  Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Ability to get around easily on any construction site.   Able to stand for long periods of time if needed.   Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.   Must be comfortable both physically and mentally driving from various job sites in a day.   Professional appearance and demeanor.   Experience Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent. 5+ years of experience in the construction sales industry. Proven success in the sales field.  Knowledge of building industry in particular territory.   Benefits:  Health, vision, and dental insurance.   Vacation time PTO 401K Life Insurance Disability Insurance Employee discount

Polson

Western Building Center: Cashier / Customer Service Representative Position Summary: In this exciting role at Western Building Center you will be helping our customers with excellent customer service and a friendly rapport. You will have the opportunity to be part of an exciting team and have the opportunity to continue to build on your skills and learn new ones. All while strengthening ours and your relationship with our customers. Position Expectations: Processing transactions: Using a point-of-sales system to scan products, process payments, and issue receipts. Customer service: Greeting customers, answering questions, and resolving complaints. Phone etiquette: Answering the phone with a smile on your face and before the third ring. Cross-selling and upselling products. Store maintenance: Keeping the checkout area clean and tidy, dusting, facing products, and restocking shelves. Sales promotions: Participating in sales promotions and campaigns, and cross selling or upselling products. Staying up to date on new merchandise product information. Inventory: Checking materials and supplies, and reporting when stock is low. Helping with quarterly and year end counts. Plan and pace your work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals. Other duties may be assigned. Position Requirements: Ability to calculate sales and change quickly and correctly. Accountability and accuracy in reconciling sales receipts and records. Service-oriented, and have a proven track record of service based positions . Customer service skills to main positive customer relationships & encourage customer loyalty. Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate applications. Ability to work independently if needed and as part of a team. Must comply with all safety regulations. Good communication skills written and verbal. Proficient computer skills with the ability to run multiple operating systems. Pre-employment drug screen. Physical Requirements: 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. Able to lift up to 50 pounds. Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, or stooping for extended periods of time. Benefits: Employee discount Medical, vision, dental, life, short term disability, critical care, and accident insurance. PTO & vacation 401K Paid holidays
Class A or B CDL Driver Western Building Center is seeking an outgoing person who takes pride in accuracy and excellent customer service. This full-time, all-seasons driving position will give you the opportunity to hone your knowledge of the lumber business while providing our customers with the best customer service in the state! Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement required, and a clean driving record is a must. Occasional heavy lifting will be required, so applicants should be able to lift 80 pounds. A drug test will be administered prior to employment. Wage will be dependent on experience. PURPOSE Transport goods from Western Building Center to retail and customer locations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Transport goods from and to retail and customer locations 2. Perform inspections before and after delivery 3. Unload building materials from trailer to retail and customer facilities 4. Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals. 5. Maintain logs of vehicle 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 sufficient to determine appropriate applications • Good customer service and communications skills • Ability to work independently • Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Clean driving record; Montana Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement; applicant must submit to a drug test 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. • Driving assignments will require travel of up to 100 miles • Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse and customer facilities BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES • Benefits included - call or visit our website at 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!
Western Building Center: Delivery Driver / Lumberyard Assistant Position Summary: This full-time, all-seasons driving position will give you the opportunity to hone your knowledge of the lumber business while providing our customers with the best customer service in the state! In this role you will be transporting goods from the retail lumberyard to the customers location. 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 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 drivers license. 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

Ronan

Western Building Center: Cashier / Customer Service Representative Position Summary: In this exciting role at Western Building Center you will be helping our customers with excellent customer service and a friendly rapport. You will have the opportunity to be part of an exciting team and have the opportunity to continue to build on your skills and learn new ones. All while strengthening ours and your relationship with our customers. Position Expectations: Processing transactions: Using a point-of-sales system to scan products, process payments, and issue receipts. Customer service: Greeting customers, answering questions, and resolving complaints. Phone etiquette: Answering the phone with a smile on your face and before the third ring. Cross-selling and upselling products. Store maintenance: Keeping the checkout area clean and tidy, dusting, facing products, and restocking shelves. Sales promotions: Participating in sales promotions and campaigns, and cross selling or upselling products. Staying up to date on new merchandise product information. Inventory: Checking materials and supplies, and reporting when stock is low. Helping with quarterly and year end counts. Plan and pace your work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals. Other duties may be assigned. Position Requirements: Ability to calculate sales and change quickly and correctly. Accountability and accuracy in reconciling sales receipts and records. Service-oriented, and have a proven track record of service based positions . Customer service skills to main positive customer relationships & encourage customer loyalty. Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate applications. Ability to work independently if needed and as part of a team. Must comply with all safety regulations. Good communication skills written and verbal. Proficient computer skills with the ability to run multiple operating systems. Pre-employment drug screen. Physical Requirements: 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. Able to lift up to 50 pounds. Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, or stooping for extended periods of time. Benefits: Employee discount Medical, vision, dental, life, short term disability, critical care, and accident insurance. PTO & vacation 401K Paid holidays
Class A or B CDL Driver Western Building Center is seeking an outgoing person who takes pride in accuracy and excellent customer service. This full-time, all-seasons driving position will give you the opportunity to hone your knowledge of the lumber business while providing our customers with the best customer service in the state! Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement required, and a clean driving record is a must. Occasional heavy lifting will be required, so applicants should be able to lift 80 pounds. A drug test will be administered prior to employment. Wage will be dependent on experience. PURPOSE Transport goods from Western Building Center to retail and customer locations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Transport goods from and to retail and customer locations 2. Perform inspections before and after delivery 3. Unload building materials from trailer to retail and customer facilities 4. Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals. 5. Maintain logs of vehicle 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 sufficient to determine appropriate applications • Good customer service and communications skills • Ability to work independently • Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Clean driving record; Montana Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement; applicant must submit to a drug test 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. • Driving assignments will require travel of up to 100 miles • Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse and customer facilities BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES • Benefits included - call or visit our website at 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!

Stevensville

Western Building Center: Delivery Driver / Lumberyard Assistant Position Summary: This full-time, all-seasons driving position will give you the opportunity to hone your knowledge of the lumber business while providing our customers with the best customer service in the state! In this role you will be transporting goods from the retail lumberyard to the customers location. 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 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 drivers license. 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

WBC Building Components, Columbia Falls

WBC Building Components in Columbia Falls is seeking an outgoing person who takes pride in accuracy and excellent customer service. This full-time, all-seasons driving position will give you the opportunity to hone your knowledge of the lumber business while providing our customers with the best customer service in the state! Class A or B CDL with doubles endorsement required, and a clean driving record is a must. Occasional heavy lifting will be required, so applicants should be able to lift 80 pounds. A drug test will be administered prior to employment. PURPOSE Transport goods from the building components plant to customer locations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Transport goods from building components plant to customer locations Perform inspections before and after delivery Unload building materials from trailer to customer facilities Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals. Maintain logs of vehicle 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 sufficient to determine appropriate applications Good customer service and communications skills Ability to work independently Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Clean driving record; Class A or B CDL with doubles endorsement; 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. Driving assignments will require travel of up to 100 miles Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse and customer facilities BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES Benefits included - call or visit our office 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!

Whitefish

Cashier Western Building Center in Whitefish 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 essential functions. Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds. The principal work environment will be a retail facility Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES Medical, life, short-term disability, accident, and critical care insurance available. Dental, vision, and life insurance. 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!