Building Materials Associate

Position Summary Rocky Mountain Building Solutions is seeking a customer-focused Retail Associate to join our team. This position serves as a key point of contact for contractors, homeowners, builders, and remodelers purchasing lumber, building materials, rebar, paint, and related products. The Retail Associate provides outstanding customer service, maintains merchandise displays and inventory, processes sales transactions, and helps customers find the right solutions for their projects.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Sales

• Greet customers promptly and professionally
• Maintain strong relationships with repeat customers and contractor accounts
• Assist contractors and homeowners in selecting appropriate building materials and products
• Answer questions regarding lumber, hardware, doors, windows, and related building products
• Generate quotes and assist customers with product recommendations
• Process sales transactions, returns, exchanges, and special orders
• Promote additional products and services when appropriate
• Assist customers in selecting paints, stains, primers, coatings, and related paint accessories for residential and commercial projects.
• Mix and tint paint colors using computerized color-matching and dispensing equipment.
• Accurately match customer paint samples and existing colors while maintaining quality and consistency.

Store Operations

• Stock shelves, displays, racks, and sales floor merchandise
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of low stock items
• Assist with receiving, checking, and organizing incoming inventory
• Conduct inventory procurement and sourcing of new and alternative product lines
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe retail and warehouse areas
• Participate in inventory counts and cycle counts

Sales & Fulfillment Support

• Direct customers to material pickup locations
• Assist in loading customer purchases when needed
• Coordinate with yard, warehouse, and delivery personnel
• Participate in training and product knowledge development

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic point-of-sale system proficiency
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with standard office software and equipment (Microsoft Office, email, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (phone and email)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail, hardware, lumber yard, building materials, or construction experience
• Knowledge of lumber, framing materials, paint products, rebar, hardware, or general construction
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Key Competencies

• Ability to perform basic to intermediate math, including measurements, quantities, and material calculations
• Ability to learn building material products and applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service

Work Environment

• Retail location-based role with computer work and outside yard exposure
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Constant communication with customers, contractors, and internal teams
• Frequent handling of materials of various sizes, lengths, and weights up to 80 lbs

Work Schedule

• Full-time, M – F, 7AM – 5 PM
• Flexibility to support operations as business needs require

Benefits & Compensation

• $22 - $30 per hour commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (IRA, Sick Leave, PTO, Gym Membership)

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Training and career advancement opportunities
• Stable employment with an established, locally owned company
• Opportunity to learn the building materials industry from experienced professionals
• Benefits package available to eligible employees
• Focus on quality, reliability, and expert service