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Cameron Ashley Building Products

Branches are run like franchises, corporate has the support center down in South Carolina that everything must go through. Some of them are very good, some of them are just roadblocks. There's a lot of going through the motions, and checking off boxes but no follow through and no accountability; there's whats on paper and then there's what's on the floor, and they more often than not don't line up. The company runs on a proprietary ancient MS-DOS warehouse software that was outdated 25 years ago. It takes at least 7 pieces of paper to make a single door, and if one piece of paper is lost there is no way to track the actual products location or completion. Just so much shuffling of paper that's disconnected from the actual work. The Dallas branch was toxic, just a pervasive "f this stupid place" attitude from anyone who has been there for more than a year. Just so many surly people that hate their jobs. Building products has their game on point and is filled with competent experienced people but they're chronically understaffed and rely on unpaid salary overtime to hit their numbers. The millwork side is just a disaster. The shop cant seem to build a days worth of doors without making at least a dozen of them wrong. People are steady getting fired and quitting so its constantly working to fix newbie mistakes and get extra hours for workers no longer there. Would not recommend.

They often talk about the “Cameron Ashley way”. Over and over I heard how it was great company culture. Not the case in the entire department I was in. The AP manager is cold and the least friendly person I had ever met. A few of the dealings I had with other departments all emails were mostly short and snarky. The training I received was subpar and not thorough. The last week of training where I was supposed to get “one on one” time both the supervisor and manager weren’t even there most of the time. I spent one whole day of what was supposed to be “training” literally in the dark. The whole side of the building I was on had the lights off.  I spent a fair amount of time stressed in certain aspects of the job and what would happen if I made an error which lead to a few errors in other places. They have certain people who are quick to spill their gossip, one that I found as a red flag, being that a few people close to retirement were let go right before retiring. They don’t care about anything other than the profit. Absolutely nothing warm and friendly about this place. 

It was a good place to work as along you didn't have to work with certain people. One person thinks he is better than you literally! He talks bad about you behind your back than when you go to confront him he acts scared and denies all of it. I have no clue how this person got his CDL, constantly messing up blaming the new help. One of the biggest fools I have ever worked with. The other is a "old timer" CONSTANTLY claiming how he is the best in everything - has never made a mistake in his life. Always says (you can't bat .1000 but I bat .999). He will come out (while he has nothing going on) give you 5 tickets to gather and won't offer to help. I guy I started with is a good honest worker and I can him running the warehouse one day. The manager of the warehouse is a nice guy and is always willing to help you no matter what is going on. Great guy. The branch manager is loud but kind. He will make you feel like an idiot if he is having a bad day.

Management is toxic to warehouse employees. The biggest problem is the work load and the 2 person staff they have. They over work and stress out warehouse employees and can be careless to how the warehouse works. Route trucks need to be pulled and loaded the instant the paperwork  is given to you while you have customers and trucks to receive non-stop. Like other jobs they couldn’t care less about your personal life or days you need off. With only 2 employees you could see how it could’ve been overwhelming when 1 employee can’t make it. And the office staff scold you for not being at work no matter the reason. Not a fun job at all nor is the pay worth it. Because they pay you barely minimum wage and work you like your making $30/hr. If they had an actually warehouse team it would be an easy job but for 2 people it’s unbelievable. 

Cameron Ashley Building Products has a high turnover rate, below average pay with no raises, short handed staff, very long days. Routes are consolidated and blended together for their best chance of profitability which in turn just makes the employees days longer. Low morale and minimal communication creating unnecessary drama and a toxic work environment. Safety is not present at Cameron Ashley nor do they address it, rather they choose to cut corners on it to maximize their profitability. Loads not secured safely and very long hours. Sales are the most important in the company. No trust or faith in the workers doing the job. Lot of micromanaging. I would look elsewhere for work. 0/10.

In short, there are significant challenges with leadership dynamics at the highest level. There tends to be a lack of trust in the management teams, resulting in frequent top-down interference and micro-management. Decision-making is often centralized, with even minor choices requiring upper-level input, which can leave managers and directors feeling sidelined. One member of leadership, in particular, maintains a strong presence despite a limited day-to-day role, often stepping in on matters typically handled by others.

That said, the broader team—staff and management alike—was a pleasure to work with. The core issue isn’t with the employees but rather stems from structural and leadership-related obstacles at the very top.

The in house team is unbelievable. A great team of knowledgeable people with a common goal, and that mindset it preached from the top down. You’re given instruction day to day, but otherwise you have the freedom to make the day what you want it to be. The job itself is fairly straightforward, due in large part to having knowledgeable people in the right positions. However, one con of the company (and one that can create quite the headache) is that there’s very little investment into product tracking, handheld inventory management devices, etc. If ownership takes that leap and invests in that kind of infrastructure, the sky is the limit as to how much more the company can grow. 

If you’re looking for career advancement and a great salary, this company is NOT a wise choice. This company is lost and has had a lot of great people, TMs, Branch Managers, Inside Sales quit due to lack of quality managers with integirty. Company constantly changing there minds as to what is important. They say there is an Incentive Plan but it is non existent. TMs make only $35k plus a commission, but the commission isn’t even accurate. It sometimes paid to folks who drink the Corporate Koolaid. They have had 5 CEOs in as many years. Career advancement is minimal at near, salaries will be stagnant for years, tenure means nothing, and hard work will get you nowhere. Cheap labor, look elsewhere folks.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people I worked with cared about each other and making sure each other were taken care of.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The corporate structure was screwed up, the owner had way too much involvement in such a large company, and they made too many changes too quickly.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment was great, as I felt like I was able to get questions answered, and deals pushed through on a quick basis.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
On the road, traveling around half the state.

Cameron Ashley is a great place to work because it values people, teamwork, and long-term growth. The company fosters a positive and respectful workplace where employees feel supported and appreciated for their contributions. Cameron Ashley emphasizes safety, integrity, and operational excellence, creating an environment where employees can take pride in their work every day. Leadership encourages open communication and provides opportunities for professional development, allowing team members to build meaningful careers rather than just hold jobs. The company’s commitment to collaboration helps create strong relationships across departments, making it easier to succeed together. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Driver 143 salaries reported	$22.97 per hour
Truck driver 116 salaries reported	$28.52 per hour
Inside sales representative 38 salaries reported	$28.37 per hour
Local driver 21 salaries reported	$25.38 per hour
Territory sales 12 salaries reported	$66,250 per year

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