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Behind every truss and door we build. At the core of every digital solution we introduce. Engrained into every piece of millwork we craft, you’ll find it. Something more. For our customers and your career. At BFS, we’re continually growing, evolving, innovating, and advancing. The desire to make an impact fuels our collective purpose. It inspires us to new heights and drives us to be the best every day as we transform the future of homebuilding. We want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. It’s about helping you achieve your potential. That’s why we offer and embrace more. More opportunities to advance. More access to the latest tools and technologies. More reasons to celebrate each other’s wins. More chances to make a meaningful difference in our communities. Join us and see what’s possible when you have team members from coast to coast all pulling together, up for every challenge, ready for anything, and Built for More. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 17902

CEO: Peter Jackson

Joining Builders FirstSource - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Builders FirstSource is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Builders FirstSource employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	100%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Builders FirstSource are rated an A+. At Builders FirstSource most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 75% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Builders FirstSource.

Answer	Percent
Every week	34%
Once a month	27%
Once a quarter	15%
Once a year	17%
Never	7%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 33% of employees at Builders FirstSource said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Builders FirstSource employees earn $135,000. Builders FirstSource ranks in the Top 20% for compensation in Dallas. Learn More about Salaries at Builders FirstSource.

Average Salaries at Builders FirstSource by Department

$135k

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Builders FirstSource, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Builders FirstSource the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Builders FirstSource, many employees say it’s because of the co-workers.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	33%
Co-Workers	34%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	33%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	50%
I eat at my desk	50%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	100%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Builders FirstSource ranks in the Top 20% of companies for professional development in Dallas. 77% of employees feel as though Builders FirstSource is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 44% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Builders FirstSource.

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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