Building Materials Industry Careers

The Building Materials Industry Needs You!

Building homes, schools, office buildings and communities can’t happen without professionals in the construction trades and lumber and building materials (LBM) industry.

Today there is a shortage of skilled workers in these industries.  These jobs pay well, are fun to work in, and have abundant opportunities for career growth.

Lumber and Building Materials

There are various roles in the building materials industry for anyone willing to work hard and be responsible.  These include Sales Specialist, Kitchen and Bath Designer, Building Component Designer, Material Estimator, Carpenter, and Truck Driver.

Training for these positions is often acquired on the job from attending seminars, workshops, and working alongside more experienced co-workers.  The Midwest Building Suppliers Association has a very good video at LBM Careers that provides great insight into your future in this industry.

Construction Trades

In the construction trades there are opportunities as electricians, plumbers and carpenters that do require additional education and apprenticeships, but not a four year college degree.  These jobs pay very well and offer long term job security.

Build Your Future Indiana

We’d encourage you to learn about construction careers and training opportunities now emerging in our state.  Build Your Future Indiana’s goal is to help Indiana residents to qualify for and get jobs in these high-demand occupations.  To learn more go to Build Your Future Indiana.

Henry Poor Lumber and Flooring Express

We are always looking for talented, hardworking individuals at Henry Poor Lumber and Flooring Express.

If you have the desire to learn and are willing to work hard there may be an opportunity for you.  Go to our Careers webpage and fill out our employment application.  If you have specific question, please contact Debbie Davis at 765-474-1388 or ddavis@henrypoor.com.