Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years. We have locations spread across Idaho and one in Nevada.
We supply just about everything besides plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with providing materials, we install a wide range of products including framing, overhead doors, insulation, gutters, siding, and more. We also manufacture some products including trusses, cabinets, doors, and granite countertops.
Our company is full of outstanding people who have been working for Franklin Building Supply for 10, 20, or 30 years. We’re working harder than anyone else in our market to get better every day, adding value for customers and improving the value of our company for our employee-owners.
We are committed to working safer, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. We are investing significantly in tools, equipment, training, and positions like this to help our team reach its potential.
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Description
Let’s share a little about FBS and then we welcome you to apply:
We are so proud to be 100% Employee Owned.
We hire owners, not employees! This means that employees earn ownership in our company through their work and build their net worth based on the company’s change in value over time. Once eligible, you start your journey to ownership with an annual gift of stock averaging
17%
of what you make each year!
For our
seventh
consecutive year, we ranked in the
Top 10 Best Places to Work in Idaho
.
Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years. We have locations spread across Idaho and one in Nevada.
We supply just about everything besides plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with providing materials, we install a wide range of products including framing, overhead doors, insulation, gutters, siding, and more. We also manufacture some products including trusses, cabinets, doors, and granite countertops.
Our company is full of outstanding people who have been working for Franklin Building Supply for 10, 20, or 30 years. We’re working harder than anyone else in our market to get better every day, adding value for customers and improving the value of our company for our employee-owners.
We are committed to working safer, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. We are investing significantly in tools, equipment, training, and positions like this to help our team reach its potential.
Along with competitive compensation, we offer competitive benefits that would be expected, including medical/Rx, vision and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Material List Compilation:
Create and compile comprehensive material lists for building projects based on blueprint analysis.
Software Utilization:
Enter material lists into the software system to ensure accurate documentation and tracking (including Paradigm, Marvin OMS, Open Janela).
Customer and Contractor Interaction:
Interact with customers and subcontractors in a friendly and professional manner to address inquiries and ensure project clarity.
Policy Adherence:
Follow all Franklin Building Supply policies and procedures, prioritizing safety and professionalism in all tasks.
Vision and Values Support:
Support Franklin’s vision, mission, and values, including safety initiatives, lean practices, and prioritization of employee well-being.
Important, may be essential depending on specific duties/tasks assigned:
Adaptable Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to contribute to various aspects of the estimation process.
Meeting Participation:
Actively participate in scheduled meetings and training sessions to stay updated on project requirements and company policies.
Requirements
Required:
Structural Understanding:
Possess an understanding of the components associated with the structure of a home and/or commercial building to accurately assess material needs.
Spatial Visualization:
Ability to interpret 2-dimensional drawings and visualize the 3-dimensional structure accurately to ensure precise material estimation.
Time Management:
Capable of managing time effectively to complete tasks accurately and efficiently within deadlines.
Problem-Solving Skills:
Recognize problems and suggest and execute solutions to ensure smooth project execution.
Communication Skills:
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey information clearly and concisely.
Task Prioritization:
Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain focus, and manage time effectively amidst distractions.
Versatility and Directions:
Willingness to be versatile, understand, and follow directions to adapt to evolving project requirements.
Strongly Preferred:
Blueprint Understanding:
Basic understanding of blueprints to interpret project specifications accurately.
Building Industry Experience:
Past involvement in the building industry to leverage industry knowledge and experience in estimation tasks.
Design Software Proficiency:
Experience with design software such as CAD or Bluebeam to enhance accuracy and efficiency in material estimation processes.
Material Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of commercial/residential building materials and their applications to ensure accurate material selection and estimation.