boom operator

delivery helper

delivery driver

driver

outside sales representative

Patene Building Supplies Ltd.

Terrible place to work, management doesn't have a clue what goes on in the field, in the trucks or in the yard. Kids working in the warehouse wasting and breaking product on a regular basis and nothing is done about it, employees working in showroom spend their days talking trash about other employees and customers, one employee in particular is so bad that most contractors won't deal with this person, not supplied with right equipment and supplies to do your job properly to the point that they don't even have bungees to properly tarp a load. You are expected to supply your own supplies like gloves(or buy them from management) Equipment is in terrible shape because knowone does proper maintenance on any of it because none of them know how.  Highest turnover in employees I have ever seen at any company. Did I mention management is unprofessional and completely clueless as to what happens around the yard, trucks, and job sites

If you are looking for a place to feel rewarded or to fit in don't think it's here. This place has zero going for it and will not bring you any reward. In fact the company name alone should be a detourant . How many times have you seen their trucks on sites? Look around and study the company. Managers or charge hands play the games that nobody should play. These reviews shouldn't be taken with a grain of salt.. they should be considered strongly and taken into account before applying or accepting an offer. At least two locations can't hold new people and have horrible comments with only one responding to any of them. From the maintence of trucks to the deralic buildings this place is just wrong. If you want to be a team player and have a work ethnic and believe in yourself, pass this place up.

If you have a strong work ethic you will enjoy the work and atmosphere.  The team works extremely hard to satisfy customers.  We have grown rapidly over the last year with much change.  If you are tired of working for non-professionals and want to become part of a winning team you may fit in.  We want bright hard working individuals to become part of our team.  In return you will earn a fair wage, recieve excellent benefits and have access to advancement opportunities as they become available.  You will be treated with honesty and respect and the same will be expected in return.  We are a customer focused organization and strong customer service is in our DNA.

Very happy to not work here anymore.
Management is non existant and he expects all employees to listen but not speak.
Danger isnt an issue as he will force your hand.
The work life is so stressful and payless that nobody sticks around. Management will eventually run the company into the ground.
The job is 9 months of counting brick, stacking flagstone, carrying/delivering drywall and shoveling sand or gravel.
With the other 3 months sweeping the warehouse, shoveling snow, checking inventory counts and cleaning the store.
Dont waste your time, respect yourself

Only worked there as a stopgap job while I was laid off my current job. Management is clueless and work you to the bone with no regard for safety or home life. Most toxic environment I have ever been in. Was told that we work 7-330, but always had to work late so the traffic manager can brag to his boss how many deliveries went out that day and then he will send you home early some days to avoid paying overtime. Neither supervisor is qualified to drive or operate the trucks, booms or forklift, but still tell you how to do the job. The crew itself are great guys who were fun to work with, but it was a revolving door of workers coming and going.

There's. Reason this place is ALWAYS Hiring.
It's back breaking work.. and You're going no where fast.. The office guys aren't giving up their seat anytime soon . So it's Lift drywall with new people till they hurt you ... Or till you throw your back out.. and it's the end of the road for you!  No room for advancement...  driver or helpers are the most DEAD END JOBS there are to be had.  Most guys are nice.. but do something with your life... Don't work here..  make something of yourself .. this is for kids or people hard up for money going no where .

There's a reason that the turnover rate is so low at our Guelph Branch.
Of the 28 current employees, 15 have 20+ yrs .at the company, 18 have 15+ yrs.  If you show the desire and the ability to work hard and well with others there are always opportunities to grow within the company.
 Several have started at entry level positions and have worked their way into various departments. Forklift Operators, Truck Drivers, Sales Team, Management positions even into Head Office. 

Other things to consider:
* Group Retirement Savings Plans
* Benefits

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Boom operator 5 salaries reported	$27.60 per hour
Delivery helper 7 salaries reported	$20.11 per hour
Delivery driver 9 salaries reported	$26.47 per hour
Driver 4 salaries reported	$29.50 per hour
Outside sales representative 9 salaries reported	$61,111 per year

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