forklift operator

warehouse worker

truck driver

sales coordinator

driver

Huskey Building Supply

Opportunities! Opportunities! Opportunities!

I came to Huskey 18 years ago as a load puller in the Franklin yard. I then worked as a Delivery Driver, on the Inside Sales Counter, as an Estimator, and now work as an Outside Sales Rep.

I came to Huskey because I needed a job, but what I got is an INCREDIBLE education, from amazing people that are deeply invested in my success.
That “job” I needed turned into a full blown career and I have never looked back.

Huskey cares deeply about every employee in large things and small. 
Management has a deep understanding that their employees need tools, training, and encouragement to be their highest and best. Management’s door is always open, and they want feedback from the people closest to the job at hand, because they know that is where the best improvements come from.

Over the last few years, Huskey has fostered a very strong Team Culture that has radically changed the way the company operates for the better. As famous management guru Peter Drucker says: Culture eats Strategy for Breakfast. That quote sums up the Huskey employee experience. 

Huskey aim is ALWAYS to promote from within. We are growing and we need principled and friendly people. If you can get a seat on the Huskey Bus and you’re eager to learn and willing to work hard, Management will take note and will develop your God-given abilities to their fullest potential and provide you with new opportunities.

I am forever grateful that I have been, and am still getting so many opportunities to succeed at Huskey.

A typical day would be to arrive at 7:30 a.m. I would turn on my desk and counter computer. Check paperwork for merchandise that was waiting to be picked up or was on order. I would answer incoming calls, help customers at the front counter, process computer generated orders and go to lunch at Noon. After lunch, I would continue to answer incoming calls, process computer generated orders, and assist customers at the front counter. I would leave at 4:30 p.m. I learned how to use the computer system, the various products available and the needs of the customer. I interacted with the manager throughout the day with questions on products and account information. I worked with another associate who had a desk next to mine. He trained me on using the computer, products offering and daily operating procedures. The hardest part of the job was having slow periods of time in the afternoon and answering a large volume of calls. The most enjoyable part of the job was having a co worker with positive attitude and was always very helpful.

Very little and poor training. My first couple weeks I could not access anything. When I could, it was very limited. Management was always changing positions, seemingly every other week. There are two locations in Franklin and the millwork side seems to be known as the group of misfits, ignored and left to their own devices, so much so that the slack is picked up by the other location despite being an entirely different area of expertise. This frequently led to verbal complaints from the customer who could not get through at the other building. I definitely see the potential which is why I didn't rate it 1 star across the board but definitely only to the right personality. 

I can't speak to other's experiences, but i was personally verbally berated and insulted before ending my time there. The lack of professionalism leaves me in a position where I would not recommend the job to anyone.

Huskey is extremely team oriented. Management does a good job about seeking the opinion of the team members actually doing the job and they LISTEN to those team members. I have seen massive improvements in overall attentiveness & action on the small things by management over the past year - things like cleanliness of the workplace & replacement of old, worn out tools, trucks, computers, etc. These things make it easier to take pride in what we do. Huskey truly wants to solve problems and takes action to do so as opposed to just talk and talk and talk about it. They have several different avenues to help you grow both professionally & personally - they'll buy you books on leadership and teams if you'll commit to read them and have a leadership development group along with a bible study group. They'll ask a lot of you and give you responsibility if you show them you can handle it. Overall, if you don't work well in a team or if you're uninterested in solving problems and unwilling to bring to management problems you don't know how to solve yourself than this place is probably not for you. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The staff members were all open to my suggestions and were interested in making changes for improving morale and employee satisfaction. Their commitment to improving the workplace environment was secondary to their pursuit of higher profits, which ultimately led to increased productivity and improved efficiency, which ultimately led to higher profits. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Some long term employees had to be reassigned roles or terminated due to their incompetence or inability to accept changes. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family centered and friendly. They always tried to fit the employee into positions where the employee could be successful. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Interactions with all levels of employees from receptionist to owners, and with salespeople and trades.

Huskey is the perfect example of a happy and healthy workspace. To be able to wake up every morning and be joyous to go to work is such a blessing. I have this company to thank for that. They allow me to not only fervently succeed and strive in my position, but willingly share their knowledge with me to be able to do more. I'm not stuck in a bubble or feel like I will get reprimanded if I make a mistake. Every single person within the company, at all four of our locations, is more than willing to help, answer questions and educate you about anything they can. The love, kindness and integrity of Huskey is unmatched. 

If you are looking for a job that rewards your hard work and truly cares about their employees then look no further. This is a family owned company that makes you feel like family from the first day you start. You get what you give here. Work hard and the right people will notice. I personally started out with little to no construction experience and have grown to be well versed in all aspects of building while also getting to work with the best in the industry. There is so much room to grow here and they really like to promote within. There are leaders all around Huskey that started as forklift drivers, delivery drivers, order pullers, etc. Very team oriented. Family like environment. Potential to grow. 401k matching programs and you have weekends off too?!? What are you waiting for? 

I never planned to fall in love with the lumber and building component manufacturing industry... then someone convinced me to interview with Huskey Truss--Wow!  If you love teams and helping the people around you succeed, and an opportunity for promotion based only on what you deliver, then you will have found a home.  These are principled folks, down-to-earth, friendly, it feels like a family. If driven and ethical describes you, come home to Huskey. 

Really a disappointing experience. I was hired in with the expectation of coming into a great culture with room for advancement. Unfortunately I was met with a toxic environment run by sales people stepping on whoever they needed in order to make themselves a larger commission. The pay was extremely low for the work. The hours you needed to work to not fall behind were insane.  Advancement was talked about but after 6 months they still had not put a solid plan in place for me to achieve those goals.

The only bright side was my immediate manager and my co-workers, they were amazing.



5+ years, 3 different departments and ever evolving truly invested management and ownership makes this THE best place in our industry I have been apart of. Life and career focused training. Promote from within. Phenomenal team and interpersonal building possibilities. Work from home and matched 401k with full benefits and PTO! Peak season can strain/stress the best. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Forklift operator 9 salaries reported	$41,220 per year
Warehouse worker 4 salaries reported	$41,600 per year
Truck driver 3 salaries reported	$56,000 per year
Sales coordinator 3 salaries reported	$54,080 per year
Driver 1 salary reported	$41,600 per year

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