Exterior Door Shop Associate

Who We Are

Building Products Inc. (BPI) is an independently owned wholesale distributor of building materials and millwork serving the Upper Midwest for over 50 years. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with multiple locations across the region, we supply building material dealers with the products, support, and reliability they need to serve their customers. Our business is built on leadership, integrity, accountability, and teamwork.

About the Role

As an Exterior Door Shop Associate at BPI, you will help build and assemble high-quality exterior door systems at our Sioux Falls Millwork facility. This hands-on role involves working with a variety of materials, tools, equipment, and assembly processes to produce doors accurately, efficiently, and according to customer specifications.

Success in this role requires attention to detail, a dependable work ethic, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Why This Role Matters

Your work helps ensure our customers receive accurately built, properly finished, and securely packaged exterior doors. By maintaining quality standards and supporting an organized production environment, you will contribute directly to the dependable service BPI customers expect.

What You’ll Do

• Build, assemble, and customize exterior door units according to production requirements and customer specifications.
• Install insulation and apply caulk between frame components.
• Mark hinge locations using templates and attach hinges with appropriate tools.
• Attach metal panels to doorframes using hand tools or a rivet gun.
• Install metal and rubber weatherstripping as required.
• Apply protective cardboard and package completed door units for handling and delivery.
• Operate power tools and learn to use production equipment, including the door lite cutter and CNC machinery.
• Inspect work throughout the assembly process to help maintain BPI’s quality standards.
• Follow production schedules and work at a steady, consistent pace.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow safe work practices and wear required personal protective equipment, including high-visibility clothing, safety glasses, and safety footwear.
• Work collaboratively with teammates to support daily production goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to accurately read and use a standard tape measure.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Willingness and ability to learn new machinery and production processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to take a proactive approach to assigned work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, production instructions, and schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous carpentry, construction, manufacturing, millwork, or assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of building materials.
• Experience operating production machinery or CNC equipment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work at a steady pace in a production environment.
• Ability to frequently lift and move 30–40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 70 pounds during the production process.
• Team lifts are encouraged whenever possible.

Location and Schedule

This position is based on-site at BPI’s Sioux Falls Millwork facility.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Why Join BPI?

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) profit-sharing plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount on building materials
• Career growth opportunities

Apply Today

Building Products Inc. (BPI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and welcomes all applicants.

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