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

Ratings by category

3.5

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 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

4.0

Aug 21, 2012

Fast paced.

Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The income potential is high for outside sales persons and anyone with a head on their shoulders, a sense for economics, the gift of gab and a strong back can go from rags to not so raggedy with 84.

Cons

It's a good old boys club. If your not white, be prepared for a constant non stop game of king of the hill. It's like being the new guy even when there is a new new guy.

2.0

Jul 26, 2012

Honesty, Integrity.... Not here folks!

Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay attention early on and you can become a virtual expert about the LBM industry and retailing in the industry. The training, while dumbed down considerably from a decade and a half ago, Will provide you the necessary tools to springboard virtually anywhere you want to go in the industry

Cons

LONG HOURS, purposely & consistently short staffed at store level. Poor communication from top management down, seeming lack of clear goals coming from upper management. Lots of nepotism and game playing, their is a definite lack of honesty and integrity coming from upper management, clearly the Area Managers are pawns to carry out agendas. The shadier you are to cover up a problems and save a buck, the more you are esteemed by 84. Honesty will not reward you with this company Current compensation/bonus structure defeats the "team" mentality that helped make 84 great in the mid 90's.

2.0

May 5, 2025

Awful company that is stuck in the past

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great coworkers for the most part.

Cons

- Pay is far below the market average for this industry and raises are hard to come by. - Management and the company as a whole are disorganized and do not have a clear vision for the future - Little to no training - Expected to handle the workload of 5 people by yourself - 10 hour work days - Facial hair policy; men must be clean shaven every day - Company is stuck in the past and will eventually be left behind because they are too resistant to change -Long story short if you are looking for new employment, LOOK ELSEWHERE

84 Lumber Response

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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.

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