Careers

Since 1947, John’s Lumber is proud to serve homeowners and builders throughout the area.

We are currently seeking a friendly and outstanding sales person to be trained for future advancement to one of our three sales teams (Outside Sales, Inside Sales, or Contractor Sales).

The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the drive to succeed in becoming an accomplished member of our sales team.

Duties include:

• Daily interaction with customers
• Entering and processing customer orders and quotes
• Determining customer needs and recommending appropriate products
• Present and explain products to customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Providing estimates
• Plan and prioritize work to ensure commitments and deadlines are met

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic construction knowledge
• Fundamental computer skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Must understand the urgency and importance of following up.

We offer a full benefits package and hourly pay plus commission.

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please send your resume to Jobs@johnslumber.com

Installed Sales Measure Technician

The purpose of this position is to support the installed sales team by performing measurements of existing window and door openings. These measurements will be used for ordering the proper replacement windows, exterior doors, and storm doors for our installed sales projects. The accuracy of the measurements is critical to the success of the sale and installation process.  The measure technician is responsible for communicating additional materials needed for the installation, and any special requirements on site to the Field Installation Coordinator. The ideal candidate would have previous window and door experience in either sales, installation, or have measuring experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Field measurement of replacement windows and exterior doors is initiated by the installed sales team and referred to Measure Tech to conduct measure in the field. Initial lead is referred to Measure Tech after pre-qualification by salesperson
• Appointment is scheduled with customer, details of jobsite and locations of openings to be confirmed by Measure Tech to ensure proper equipment needed to complete measure
• Openings are measured and a list is generated for product and additional material required for interior and exterior installation
• Tech communicates details of the measure to the salesperson and field service coordinator
• Measure tech is responsible for measurements and material needed
• Update and view shared calendar on Microsoft Teams to schedule daily activities in advance

Peddler Load Driver

Responsible for loading, transporting and delivering material to customer sites. This is a non-CDL driver position operating a non-commercial motor vehicle weighing less than 10,000 lbs.

* Loads and secures product, material and supplies inside delivery vehicle. Delivers customer orders to delivery sites and unloads material safety and accurately, taking precaution to protect product and customer property.

* Required to use a hand-held device, except while driving, to ensure compliance with DVIR and HOS.

* Verifies order details and maintain log of deliveries, including amounts and/or weights, mileage and locations of deliveries. Check items against invoice to ensure accuracy of order.

* Acts as customer service liaison. Handles customer concerns and helps to resolve issues as they arise.

* Maintains service logs and pre/post trip inspection procedures.

Requirements: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), 18+ years of age and a valid driver’s license. Previous delivery experience, preferably with building materials and delivery equipment is desired. Must be able to pass MVR report and obtain a DOT medical card. Forklift certification

• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing driving and materials handling tasks • Good verbal and written communication skills • Ability to read and understand maps, routes, road signs • Excellent customer service skills • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out route assignment • Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills

  WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described 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.

  o Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
  o Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and on occasion may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, up to 200 pounds.
  o Must be able to physically operate crane equipment (climb up and down into cab or on top of truck and/or load, twist torso for 360 degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.).

Field Service Technician

Builders FirstSource / Johns Lumber has an immediate opening for a field service technician. This position will perform service duties in the field on exterior doors, windows, and jobsite screen installation. The ideal candidate will have some experience working with windows and doors. This is a great opportunity to work in a professional team atmosphere in a fast-growing company.

Field Service Duties

• Diagnoses service issues for windows and exterior doors on jobsite
• Replace sash due to stress crack, seal failure, or warped sash
• Perform operating adjustments for / out of square / brick pressure, identify and correct if possible
• Repair or replace broken or damaged units on delivery or on jobsite
• Screen installation onsite
• Hardware installation (foot bolts, handles, locks)
• Hidden screen installation
• Expedite service completion to ensure customer satisfaction

Office duties

• Communicate issues and status of service with sales and Installation team
• Find part numbers for ordering
• Reorder / order parts and sashes
• Create PO and order in POS system for ordering, tracking, and receiving in yard
• Enter information into Andersen Window web care
• Identify concealed damage and screen issues
• Bill service to appropriate vendor, manufacturer, customer when applicable

Since 1947, John’s Lumber has been proud to serve professional contractors and builders throughout the area.

We are currently seeking a friendly and motivated sales person for our contractor sales team at our Clinton Township location.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the drive to succeed in becoming an accomplished member of our sales team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to sell lumber, engineered lumber, decking, windows, doors, interior trim and doors, among other products to professional contractors, builders, and DYI homeowners.

We will consider all levels of experience to find the right fit for this position in our company.

Duties include:

• Daily interaction with customers at the sales order desk
• Prospecting for new business as soon as COVID protocols allow for external sales calls
• Determining customer needs and recommending appropriate solutions
• Present and explain products to customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Plan and prioritize work to ensure commitments and deadlines are met
• Positive and productive interaction with both internal and external customers
• Processing quotes, orders, and special orders

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of the construction or building industry
• Fundamental computer skills
• Effective listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a competitive desire to succeed
• Positive and Professional demeanor with the ability to relate to varying personalities
• Must understand the urgency and importance of following up.
• Commitment to serving our customers

We offer a full benefits package and hourly pay plus commission.

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please send your resume to Jobs@johnslumber.com

Since 1947, John’s Lumber has been proudly serving professional contractors, builders, and homeowner’s throughout the area.

We are currently seeking an experienced Kitchen and Bath Cabinet Sales Associate for our Clinton Township showroom. This is a full time position with opportunity for growth and great earning potential.

Successful candidates for this position will have:

• Prior industry related sales experience
• Kitchen cabinet design experience or education
• Working knowledge of 20/20 design software
• Strong interest in selling to compliment the design aspect of this position
• Creativity and confidence
• Strong communication skills
• Professional, positive attitude
• Ability to work with various customers including home owners, contractors and builders
• Detail orientated

This position’s working environment is primarily at our store showroom, however there will be occurrences in which visits to a builder’s office, customer homes, or jobsites are necessary.

We offer:

• Salary plus commission
• Competitive benefits package
• 5 day work week to include Saturday, which allows for some flexibility

Store hours Winter: M-F 8am – 5pm & Sat. 8am -12pm
Store hours Summer: M-F 7am – 6pm & Sat. 8am – 2pm

Window & Door Sales for both locations

Since 1947, John's Lumber has been proudly serving professional contractors, builders, and homeowner's throughout the area. We are currently seeking an experienced Window and Door Sales Representative for our Clinton Township location on Gratiot S. of 15 Mile Road. This is a full time position with opportunity for growth and great earning potential. The primary focus of this position is to increase the company’s window and exterior door sales. Successful candidates for this position will have:

• Prior experience selling, and general product knowledge of windows and exterior doors
• Installed sales experience
• Confidence in selling to Contractors, Builders, and Homeowners
• The ability to prospect for new business outside of the store
• Self motivation with a competitive desire to succeed
• Determine customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
• Present and explain products to customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Positive and productive interaction with both internal and external customers
• The ability to learn our Point of Sale system and all necessary vendor software
• Effective listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to serving our customers with a positive and professional demeanor
• Patience and understanding with a willingness to work through problems

This position's work environment is primarily in our store showroom, however there will occurrences in which visits to a builder/contractor's office for a sales call will take place and
customer jobsite field measures are necessary and appropriate. A typical schedule would be as follows:
– Monday – Friday 8am-5 or 6pm (store hours are seasonal)
– Saturday – 8am – 2pm (every other week)
– Closed Sunday
– An occasional sales event before, during, or after hours

We offer a full benefits package along with hourly pay and commission.

Window & Door Sales Apprentice at Clinton

Since 1947, John’s Lumber has been proudly serving professional contractors, builders, and homeowner’s throughout the area.

We are currently seeking a Window and Exterior Door Sales Apprentice for our Clinton Township location. This is a full time position which will provide training and mentoring opportunities to gain the experience needed for advancement to a full time window sales position with Johns Lumber.

Candidates for this position need to have some or all the following basic skills and abilities:

• General product knowledge of windows and exterior doors from previous sales, service, or installation experiences
• A desire to build a sales career and grow in a professional environment
• Self motivation with a competitive desire to succeed
• Positive and productive interaction with both internal and external customers
• The ability to learn and effectively utilize our Point of Sale system, as well as all necessary vendor software
• Effective listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to serving each customer with a positive and professional attitude
• Patience and understanding with an ability to problem solve and achieve favorable outcomes

As a progression of this apprenticeship a successful candidate will gain the following skills, abilities, experience and knowledge needed to advance into a window sales position with Johns Lumber.

• Product knowledge of Andersen Windows and Therma Tru Exterior Doors
• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
• Present products and services to customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Comprehensive understanding of installation and installed sales processes which include, field measures, product presentation, sales, product procurement and payment schedules, culminating with complete customer satisfaction
• Confidence In selling to Contractors, Builders, and Homeowners

This position’s work environment is primarily in our store showroom, however there will be in the field mentoring opportunities which include customer jobsite or office visits, field measures and fulfilling product service needs.

A typical schedule would be as follows:

• Monday – Friday 8am-5 or 6pm (store hours are seasonal)
• Saturday – 8am – 2pm (every other week)
• Closed Sunday
• An occasional sales event before, during, or after hours

We offer a full benefits package along with hourly pay and commission

CDL Drivers for both locations

John’s Lumber is currently seeking an experienced delivery driver for our Clinton Township location. This position does require heavy lifting and driving a 24′, manual transmission box van. Typical deliveries include large windows and cabinets.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Accurately gather, prepare and hand load materials for delivery
• Organizing and properly securing loads
• Attain yard supervisor inspection and approval of load integrity and material count
• Complete timely and safe delivery of materials
• Off-loading materials, by hand
• Complete all necessary paperwork
• Provide satisfactory service to customers
• Attend yard/store meetings and training
• Participate in inventory cycle counts

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to successfully complete all company training and certification requirements pertaining to equipment use, including obtaining forklift certification
• Ability to meet driver eligibility guidelines
• Safely operate the type of commercial motor vehicle required for delivering materials, by reason of training, experience or both
• Ability to successfully maintain Commercial Driver’s License with endorsement appropriate for equipment (Chauffeur License)
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical requirements:

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to grasp, finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls
• Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; push/pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear

Must pass pre-employment drug test and physical.

We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes 401k, profit sharing, vacation, health insurance, life and short term disability.

Yard Associates for both locations

John’s Lumber is currently seeking an experienced delivery driver for our Clinton Township location. This position does require heavy lifting and driving a 24′, manual transmission box van. Typical deliveries include large windows and cabinets.

John’s Lumber is currently seeking Yard Associates for our Clinton & Shelby Township locations. This is a customer service position that requires waiting on customers that have purchased yard materials. This position does require heavy lifting.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Greet and assist customers in a professional manner
• Load materials into customer vehicles
• Ensure the selected materials match those being purchased
• Safely operate equipment required to complete tasks (forklift, saws, banding)
• Assist with load building and preparation for deliveries, as needed
• Assist with unloading and restocking lumber, as needed
• Participate in inventory counts
• Maintain a clean, safe and hazard free working area in the warehouse and yard

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to successfully complete all company training and certification requirements pertaining to equipment use, including obtaining forklift certification
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical requirements:

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to grasp, finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls
• Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; push/pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear

Must pass pre-employment drug test and physical.

We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes 401k, profit sharing, vacation, health insurance, life and short term disability.