DOW SkillBridge Military Application (Nationwide Openings)

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments.  Work is performed under direct supervision. Our DOW SkillBridge opportunity is open for all active-duty service members within the last 180 days of their service contract with commanding officer approval.  Opportunities available across BFS locations nationwide.  To view locations and more about BFS, visit: Find a Location | Builders FirstSource

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with various projects in support of the department
• May perform duties such as gathering and organizing data to provide information for departmental special projects or reports.
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• May work with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will be dependent on the SkillBridge position selected for.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be active-duty military in good standing with the DOW within the last 180 days of service contract.
• Must receive commanding officer approval to participate. 

COMPETENCIES

• Strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people           
• Comfortable talking with and interacting with others
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Outlook

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here 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.

• Work may be in an office or on the job site setting and generally sedentary, but position may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 80 pounds.

*This is an unpaid, non-benefit eligible position in partnership with the DOW SkillBridge program.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. 

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. 

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.