Item: Builders FirstSource
Rating: 4
Author: Current employee - Anonymous employee

Question 1

Is Builders FirstSource a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does Builders FirstSource pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Builders FirstSource?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Builders FirstSource?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Builders FirstSource layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What Builders FirstSource locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

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

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