Is 84 Lumber a good company to work for?

84 Lumber has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 993 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 14% over the last 12 months. 43% of employees would recommend working at 84 Lumber to a friend and 49% 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 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at 84 Lumber. This rating has decreased by 21% 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, 3.1 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 45 reviews)); "Good training and plenty to do" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good pay and bonuses." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good culture and family organization" ((in 14 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 96 reviews)); "Pay is low and takes a while to really move up and make more money." ((in 94 reviews)); "Long hours are expected and the norm." ((in 34 reviews)); "poor management." ((in 28 reviews)); "Little to no work life balance" ((in 24 reviews))

What 84 Lumber locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Asheville , Atlanta , Philadelphia , Rochester , Lubbock , Murfreesboro , Charleston , Concord , Baltimore , Mount Airy

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84 Lumber reviews

3.1

43% would recommend to a friend

(969 total reviews)

Maggie Hardy

52% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Senior management

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Work/Life balance

84 Lumber has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 969 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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

969 reviews

1.0

Apr 1, 2011

Chaotic

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was adequate. 84 Lumber has a strong brand presence. The main office employees are the biggest cheerleaders for the organization..

Cons

84 Lumber prides itself with doing the most with the least. They do not invest in facility or IT upgrades, your per diem is $20 per day and they do not invest in employee growth.

2.0

Feb 3, 2011

stepping stone

Co-manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

hands on experience is good, you're "thrown into the fire" in some senses but you catch on quick...the chance to learn new skills in the industry

Cons

way too many to list but some touch points are low pay/hours ratio...too corporate and "textbook". Managers are too restricted which makes no sense, since they are the ones familiar with local trends and markets, not corporate up in PA.

2.0

Oct 25, 2010

some good, much bad

Co-manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunity for young/inexperienced applicants. Good ability to learn multiple areas of the industry through extensive "hands-on" work. Flexible scheduling.

Cons

Must conform to "84 way." There is little tolerance for "outside the box" thinking. Management will take credit for all positives but find a "fall guy" for any negative performance. False promises for promotion. Longevity/commitment to the company not appreciated or rewarded. Pay is good if you don't look elsewhere. Commission/bonus structure is geared for a strong housing market ONLY. Pay structure will change based on the company's interest without any input from or concern for the employee(s) affected. "Family" atmosphere looks believable until you get involved. If you are a family minded employee then you will likely get ridiculed and eventually tossed out by the "Animal House" style fraternity that is upper management. "Skeleton crews" make it difficult if you get a poor/lazy manager.

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Jobs at 84 Lumber

Lumberyard Forklift Operator