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. 44% 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?

44% 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 48 reviews)); "Benefits are good and that’s about it" ((in 46 reviews)); "Good training and plenty to do" ((in 27 reviews)); "Before quotas were massively increased the bonuses were good." ((in 22 reviews)); "Good culture and family organization" ((in 16 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 95 reviews)); "Long hours are expected and the norm." ((in 36 reviews)); "No work life balance whatsoever" ((in 26 reviews)); "Management is terrible and only looking out for themselves" ((in 25 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

44% 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 26, 2025

Tough work

Territory manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family oriented, team culture, Tough but fair.

Cons

Low wages, compared to work output. Micro managed

84 Lumber Response

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We take all associate feedback seriously, and we'd like to address the concerns you mentioned in your review. Our HR team has an open-door policy to listen to and answer associates’ questions, complaints, suggestions, and challenges. Please contact us at hr@84lumber.com to discuss further so that we may improve our working environment in the future.

3.0

Feb 14, 2025

A lot of work

Co-manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunity to promote, can make good money if store is doing well

Cons

Messed with the bonus structure and really capped earnings for co manager

84 Lumber Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to the best possible working environment for our associates. We pride ourselves on our competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as a comprehensive training program that helps prepare associates for their future in the industry. We appreciate your comment, and we will use your suggestions to improve our associate experience moving forward.

5.0

Feb 14, 2025

Great place to work!

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company is the best for career development. They promote 100% for within. Very rewarding company to work for

Cons

Hours can be long and it can be hard to maintain a good work/life balance

84 Lumber Response

Thank you for taking the time to review 84 Lumber. We are happy to hear that you have had a great experience with the company. We appreciate your feedback about the pros and cons of the job.

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Jobs at 84 Lumber

Part Time Store Associate

REGIONAL SAFETY MANAGER