Is 84 Lumber a good company to work for?

84 Lumber has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 994 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 15% over the last 12 months. 43% of employees would recommend working at 84 Lumber to a friend and 48% 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 3.5 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 54 reviews)); "Benefits are good and that’s about it" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good training and plenty to do" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great training program that they pay to send you to and compensation raises based on completion." ((in 20 reviews)); "Bonuses monthly can be great depending on location" ((in 19 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 101 reviews)); "Pay is low and takes a while to really move up and make more money." ((in 95 reviews)); "Long hours are expected and the norm." ((in 32 reviews)); "Management is terrible and only looking out for themselves" ((in 27 reviews)); "No work life balance whatsoever" ((in 23 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

84 Lumber reviews

3.0

43% would recommend to a friend

(970 total reviews)

Maggie Hardy

50% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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84 Lumber has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 970 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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970 reviews

3.0

Dec 18, 2017

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Manager trainee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Industry is secure. Building houses isn't going to stop anytime soon.

Cons

Equipment/POS is 20+ years old and a hindrance to getting work done quickly. Wages are pretty low until you're a store manager or successful salesman.

1.0

Aug 21, 2017

"Manager Trainee" - What a Joke

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are no pro's to this position or company.

Cons

Having to deal with incompetent staff & management. Terrible pay/ hours, mediocre benefits...this company is not worth your time.

84 Lumber Response

8y

The Manager Trainee position is an entry level position. In this role we challenge our Associates to show their leadership potential, and their drive to succeed. When we see this, we know that they have what it takes to move up with the company. We also recognize that our hours are sometimes longer than other employers. We schedule our hours the way we do to provide the best service to our customers. If you have any additional questions or suggestions feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@84lumber.com.

3.0

Aug 9, 2017

Project Manager

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, good people,

Cons

Unobtainable bonus structure, old outdated mail servers that prohibit efficient work flow, need to reconsider khaki pants and facial hair rules to attract younger employees

84 Lumber Response

8y

Here at 84 we want to maintain a level of consistency when we go out to sites to see customers. We hold ourselves to a higher standard and want to show that we are all experts in our field. By always dressing for success we convey that message.

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