Is Builders FirstSource a good company to work for?

Builders FirstSource has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 807 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Builders FirstSource to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Builders FirstSource have been left by employees working as Anonymous , Class A Truck Driver and Sales .

Does Builders FirstSource pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Builders FirstSource employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Builders FirstSource. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Builders FirstSource?

63% of Builders FirstSource employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Builders FirstSource 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Builders FirstSource?

Inside Sales Representative (39) , Anonymous (28) , Outside Sales Representative (24) , Sales (14) , Truck Driver (14) , Manager (11) , Production Assembler (11) , Sales Associate (11) , Class A Truck Driver (10) , Load Builder (9) , Office Administrator (9) , Forklift Operator (8) , General Manager (8) , Inside Sales (8) , Material Handler (8)

What are the pros of working at Builders FirstSource according to real employee reviews?

"benefits are good but should be offered at time of hire without wait period" ((in 63 reviews)); "Good pay and they work with your schedule when needed" ((in 51 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good coworkers and stuff like that" ((in 18 reviews)); "Nice manager and friendly" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Builders FirstSource according to real employee reviews?

"No training for current employees to possibly move up." ((in 17 reviews)); "Long hours starting from 6am" ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is happy to manage by email but does little to support." ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours due to lack of planning/communication." ((in 9 reviews)); "the salary is low and I can't live a quality life with after tax earnings I get from the company" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Builders FirstSource layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Builders FirstSource layoffs and their outlook for job security at Builders FirstSource in 2026.

What Builders FirstSource locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Austin , San Diego , Dallas , Colorado Springs , Charlotte , Raleigh , Schertz , Orlando , Jacksonville

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3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(107 total reviews)

Peter Jackson

76% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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3.7

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3.6

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3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

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2.0

Jan 6, 2026

Great start, but management issues arose later

Logistics scheduler

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Pros

- Hired under an understanding and flexible, manager - Manager valued employees as individuals, not just staff - Felt genuinely supported and respected initially

Cons

- New manager lacked proper team leadership skills - Experienced unfair treatment and disrespect from new manager

5.0

Jan 2, 2026

Great Work Culture and Environment

Office administrator iii

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Builders FirstSource is a great company to work for with a strong workplace culture and excellent benefits. The environment is supportive, team-oriented, and respectful, which makes even fast-paced days manageable. Leadership sets clear expectations and values safety, teamwork, and customer service. Combined with solid benefits and steady work, it’s a dependable and rewarding place to work.

Cons

Career growth can be challenging without relocating, as opportunities for advancement are often location-dependent.

3.0

Dec 3, 2025

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Material handler

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Pros

Work and life balanced. They want there employees to take time off. They push to get everything done in 8 hours

Cons

They use the family atmosphere slogan but it’s not. They treat there employees as numbers instead of a human being They have hard working employees but don’t compensate them well. They do things as a check off mark to make it seem they care but don’t They are not engage what really goes on in the warehouse

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