Bait and switch - Manager Trainee 84 Lumber Employee Review

2.0
19 Jan 2023
Recommend
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Pros

They give you a paycheck

Cons

They do really well on selling you on the job. However, it’s nothing like the job description. Being a comanager is basically being a glorified cashier/salesman. That does whatever the store manager doesn’t want to do. As a trainee you have to unload and load windows and doors, that are heavy, and carry them across the warehouse. No carts or easier way to do it. They have training videos, but my store manager just told me how to answer the phone, and then threw me to the wolves, with no one to help me. Instead of having me actually complete my training first and understand a little more how things work . No work life balance, you may compensate people for their time but most people do not want to work 48 hours a week. The schedule is horrible you’ll be at work lol day with no time to schedule appointments. And they don’t pay enough for basically having you do everything. Lastly, the pod system is so complicated for no reason. The most complicated pod system I’ve ever seen.

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84 Lumber Response
3y
Thank you for your feedback about the working conditions at 84 Lumber. The nature of our field makes for challenging work that is ultimately rewarding if you put in your best effort every day. We provide many different tools to assist with the more difficult work and heavy lifting, and we are always searching for new ways to make the job as efficient as possible. We wholeheartedly believe that associates who put in the work, leave each day feeling a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work. We regret to hear of your negative experience with the company, and if you wish to provide any additional feedback that can help us to improve in the future, please email us at hr@84lumber.com.

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5.0
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Excellent management, people take an active interest in your long term development in house.

Cons

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84 Lumber Response
4mo
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.
4.0
11 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good benefits, pay is decent. If you work from home FT as a Manager , you can also run your own business while on the clock get paid for it. Who wouldn't want to work there.

Cons

You can work your butt off, put in more hours than you should and get no respect in return.

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