Grinder Warehouse
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Vocational or technical training in machining or tool and die making is preferred.
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills certification is preferred.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety certification is preferred.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification is preferred.
- Frequently use hands and arms to operate equipment, grasp, and manipulate materials.
- Frequently push, pull, lift, or carry building materials weighing approximately 100 pounds using proper lifting procedures, and occasionally handle greater weights; push and pull loaded carts over various distances and surfaces. Some functions may be performed as a team.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, safety shoes, and clothing.
- Grind and finish welded frames.
- Perform quality control inspections of finished frames while staging them.
- Stage completed work.
- Assist the loading crew in locating and staging completed work.
- Pull and stage stock material to be welded.
- Put incoming stock into racks and shelves.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
- Follow all safety protocols and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.
- Use proper lifting techniques.
- Support company values in safety, customer focus, teamwork, integrity, and being a company of choice for employees and customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Vocational or technical training in machining or tool and die making.
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills certification.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety certification.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification.
About the company
Foundation Building Materials distributes specialty building materials to construction projects across North America through 370+ locations and brands like RIS, PacSource, and Unified Door and Hardware Group. It sources and distributes gypsum wallboard, suspended ceilings, metal framing, insulation, and related products via local branches and brand platforms that simplify purchasing and provide project support. The company differentiates itself with a wide geographic footprint, a diversified brand portfolio, and a strong emphasis on service and community, focusing on relationships as much as transactions. Its goal is to help customers complete projects efficiently by delivering quality materials and expert guidance through a broad, relationship-focused distribution network.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Tustin, California
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Lowe's completed FBM acquisition on October 9, 2025, accelerating Pro spend capture.
- Pilots combining Lowe's, ADG, and FBM started in 2026 for builders.
- FBM exposure to data centers, hotels, and universities boosts demand beyond housing cycles.
What critics are saying
- Lowe's said 2026 integration may dilute margins before synergies arrive.
- Leveraged acquisition debt pressures FBM's autonomy until Lowe's deleverages by 2027.
- Home Depot, GMS, and specialty distributors can undercut pricing on commercial jobs.
What makes Foundation Building Materials unique
- Over 370 FBM locations give Lowe's dense Pro distribution across U.S. and Canada.
- FBM specializes in drywall, metal framing, ceilings, doors, insulation, and hardware.
- Ruben Mendoza's team stays, preserving trade relationships built since FBM's 2011 founding.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Legal Services
- Critical illness