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

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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969 reviews

1.0

Mar 12, 2026

Much better jobs to choose from even in fast food....

Manager trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job i guess...

Cons

Low pay but guess what they make it up in the amount of overtime required. suppose to be a management roll regardless of the trainee but you literally start in the lowest possible inside position. You do everything from sweeping, mopping, bathrooms to restocking self sales and estimates to inventory. Commission is laughable. Hope you like walking around because you'll average 15,000 steps a day or better. Oh and you better be clean shaven everyday or you wont last long. Lastly they expect you to twice a week after you clock out to drive the daily deposits to the bank for free. Seriously could do better pretty much anywhere else.

84 Lumber Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation and benefits packages, and we are always working to improve our processes to ensure that associates are properly compensated for their time. We take all feedback seriously. If you have any other feedback to share, please contact us at hr@84lumber.com

3.0

Feb 26, 2026

I'm sure it was a great job in the 80's

Outside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Products are solid, local people are great.

Cons

They over promise and under deliver. It is like working in 1989 with their technology and you get zero compensation driving for the company.

84 Lumber Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation and benefits packages, and we are always working to improve our processes to ensure that associates are properly compensated for their time. We take all feedback seriously. If you have any other feedback to share, please contact us at hr@84lumber.com

4.0

Feb 17, 2026

Great place

Oustide sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great freedom and pay structure.

Cons

Commission can fluctuate wildly with economy.

84 Lumber Response

3mo

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 and we appreciate your feedback.

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