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Lumberyard Assistant & Delivery Driver LOCATION NAME: WESTERN BUILDING CENTER, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT SHIFT: DAY SHIFT, INCLUDING SATURDAYS, ALL SEASONS TRAVEL: NO 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 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
• 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:

• BENEFITS INCLUDED
• 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 M

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

 

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   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!

Shift: Day shift, all seasons Western Building Center of Polson 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.  Delivering products to construction and residential sites. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.      Maintain and organize inventory in the 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 • Benefits included • 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!

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.

Western Building Center:  Paint Sales Associate / Maintenance Position:   Customer Service Representative / Cashier Shift:  Day Shift, including Saturdays, All Seasons 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, including assisting customers in our paint department. 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. Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to ensure an outstanding retail experience
• Achieve sales targets as set by the store manager
• Maintain a clean and organized retail facility, with a focus on the paint department and paint mixing equipment
• Plan and manage your work efficiency to meet daily, weekly, and project-based productivity goals
• Adhere to all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or co-workers

Qualifications

• Knowledge of company products is 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

• 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!