Is 84 Lumber a good company to work for?

84 Lumber has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 997 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months. 43% of employees would recommend working at 84 Lumber to a friend and 46% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about 84 Lumber have been left by employees working as Area Manager , General Manager and Field Operations Manager .

Does 84 Lumber pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, 84 Lumber employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at 84 Lumber. This rating has decreased by 20% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at 84 Lumber?

43% of 84 Lumber employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated 84 Lumber 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at 84 Lumber?

Manager Trainee (137) , Co-Manager (60) , Manager (43) , Store Manager (38) , Sales Coordinator (29) , General Manager (21) , Outside Sales Representative (20) , Yard Worker (17) , Co Manager (14) , Area Manager (13) , Forklift Operator (12) , Operations Manager (12) , Field Operations Manager (11) , Management Trainee (11) , Coordinator (10)

What are the pros of working at 84 Lumber according to real employee reviews?

"The work here is mentally stimulating and I the people I work with are great." ((in 53 reviews)); "Benefits are good and that’s about it" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good training and plenty to do" ((in 29 reviews)); "Bonuses are good if you are at a larger store, otherwise the pay alone is insulting." ((in 18 reviews)); "Great training program that they pay to send you to and compensation raises based on completion." ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at 84 Lumber according to real employee reviews?

"You will work long hours at minimum 48hrs a week The company is Not diverse at all." ((in 100 reviews)); "Pay is low and takes a while to really move up and make more money." ((in 93 reviews)); "Long hours are expected and the norm." ((in 34 reviews)); "Management is terrible and only looking out for themselves" ((in 29 reviews)); "No work life balance whatsoever" ((in 24 reviews))

What are the top reviewed 84 Lumber locations?

Eighty Four , Pittsburgh , San Antonio , Charlotte , Lenexa , Houston , Greenville , Manassas , Rochester , Murfreesboro , Cartersville , Baltimore , Louisville , Indianapolis , Las Vegas , Philadelphia , Mount Airy , Fort Myers , Asheville , Concord , Lubbock , Charleston , Atlanta , Rockaway , Georgetown , Durham , Denton , Moundsville , Knoxville , Hendersonville

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84 Lumber

84 Lumber reviews

3.0

43% would recommend to a friend

(973 total reviews)

Maggie Hardy

50% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Senior management

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Work/Life balance

84 Lumber has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 973 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The 84 Lumber employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

973 reviews

3.0

Feb 3, 2020

It’s a decent job and a little stressful

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, hours, stability, lenient, and

Cons

Certain managers are disrespectful and lazy No appreciation Negativity

84 Lumber Response

Thank you for the feedback on pay, hours and the stability of the company. I would encourage you to reach out to HR if you are having problems with a specific manager.

4.0

Jan 22, 2020

You live there

Manager trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gives opportunity to those who could use a second chance and gives a great opportunity to promote fast if you apply yourself.

Cons

Working long hours and working outside.

84 Lumber Response

Thank you for your feedback about opportunity and working long hours. Our stores have material stored inside and out. Associates do work indoors and outdoors throughout the year. Most of our associates like the fact they are not trapped in an office all day.

2.0

Jan 21, 2020

Not For Everyone

Coordinator-finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Potential store bonuses, and potential positions once everyone inevitably quits.

Cons

Working hours are insane with not exact end time.

84 Lumber Response

Over 25% of 84 Lumber associates have been with the company for 10 years or longer. The main reason people stay is because of the culture. We work long hours, indoors and out to achieve our goals. 84 Lumber pays overtime and gives associates the opportunity to earn bonuses.

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Jobs at 84 Lumber

Accounts Payable Clerk

Multi-Family Estimator

Production Associate Trainee (Carpentry)