truck driver

stocker

material handler

inside sales representative

outside sales representative

L&W Supply

So far this is a pretty good place to work. After reading other reviews, how you rate L&W as a whole is based on the branch you work. 

First of all, the interview process is very easy and laid back. I came in knowing NOTHING about this company and the products. My branch manager has taken the time to educate me and he uses his resources to add additional training and product knowledge. It's pretty much on-the-job training and there's plenty of training materials available be it in-person, computer, manuals, and phone calls.

The pay is  pretty low which is drastically lower than my previous job; however, the atmosphere is drastically calmer for me. 
We typically work 9+ hours and that's because we work from the time the branch opens until close. 

The customers are quite friendly and most of them have given me tips about the MANY products. If you are a people person you'll love the regulars and the conversations. You get to have an idea about what's going up or getting renovated in your area. It's an awesome place if you're into the networking thing and/or an extrovert.

Co-workers are just that, some you like and vibe with while there are some you don't; it's with EVERY job/company and it's simply up to you on how you deal with them. Multitasking is something you will do, so if you stay busy working you should be able to avoid problematic people. It's ALWAYS something to do and learn.

It seems to be food provided everyday; if it's not someone in your branch, it's a vendor sales rep. Gotta have some discipline and restraint if you're dieting. 

Overall, my experience has been very pleasant and interesting. 

I can't really say how working at L&W Supply was or is because even though the manager there said the job was mine (twice)... he never actually hired me. I don't get why anyone would lie the way he did especially the way decent jobs in our economy right now hard to come by. As far as I know the interview went well, or so he said. I supposedly met all of the qualifications and I was "liked by the crew there", but he NEVER called me to officially start work. A few days passed after my initial interview and I begin calling L&W trying to figure out when I could come in and start. After my second call speaking with the manager he said he was waiting on some type of transference in upper management and he would call me back as soon as. A week passed by and I tried to call just to touch base and he stopped taking calls from me. I knew this because after asking who I was the person answering the phone would put me on hold for a view minutes and then get back on and say "he's out of the office" or "he's on the other line and he will call you back". This went on for weeks and needless to say I never got that call back. So my beef isn't really with the company it's more or less with the way the manager at the Fishersville VA office treated me. I'd like to know if this has happened to anyone else or is it just me. I'm curious because all they had to say was "the position has been filled" or even "your not exactly what we are looking for in an employee"...  Instead they choose to waste my time by feeding me a bunch of BS and lies for weeks on end.    I'm not disgruntled...  just very disappointed. 

Management can be unprofessional at times, and favoritism appears to play a significant role in how employees are treated. With the current management structure, there seems to be limited opportunity for growth, and raises or advancement do not always feel tied to performance.
Certain employees appear to receive preferential treatment, including raises and opportunities that are not consistently available to others. Meanwhile, other employees are often told that budget limitations prevent raises or advancement, which creates a sense of inconsistency and a double standard within the workplace.
There are also instances where a small group of employees is included in special after-work events with management, while the rest of the staff is not. Situations like this can contribute to feelings of exclusion and a lack of transparency.
Overall, unless you are closely aligned with management, it may be difficult to feel valued or see clear paths for growth. Improving transparency, professionalism, and equal treatment of employees would likely have a positive impact on morale.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The benefits are great you get your vacation hours up front to start the new year. You have paid holidays even weather days when weather conditions are to bad to go to work. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Work slows down and hours are cut dramatically causing a salary decrease. Winter time is extremely slow and almost need 2 jobs too survive. The pay is really not too great and the working OT hours are not consistent. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The employees are very nice and upper management is pretty nice as well. When slow you are forced to work in the shop allot to help fill orders. Environment is pretty good other than shop has no heaters so winter time is very cold. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Pretty smooth but working very hard just to try to make at least 10hrs to get a decent check. You are fed food occasionally when upper management feel the need too.

I like my crew as you can expect trash talking is a way of life for people like us so you know not to take anything personally. My manger is a good guy, so are the guys I worked with on the trucks. While I was working the job it could be difficult and you could rack up some real OT. Sometimes the jobsites could be problematic so you got to work with what you got while still "remaining safe". If you are looking for a job that's going to keep you busy this is it. The worst part of the job I would say is tarping the loads. During the rain and snow. my god its killer going up and down to tarp and untarp loads. Unless you could have someone down there to do it while you unload. Its slippery and you're going to be soaked and sometimes the board still gets pretty wet and hard to pull. The union here is pretty weak and all over the place hopefully they're sorted out now. working the yard was okay on slow days but could feel like time moved slower. The equipment is kind of old but they were working on it so ill give them that. 

The work is hard but you get used to it what you dont get used to is the, disrespect from the dispatcher which is now superviser armando zamora calling every 30 mins rushing.  Hourly pay but want you to work fast as if being paid by contract,  if theres overtime they will select there favorites even if there lazy and dont work hard over the ones that deserve,  asked for a raise twice because i felt i deserved even then was told improvement was needed and pointed out the wrongs instead of appreciating my hard work.

Lots to say from me and many other stockers new manager afraid to put dispatcher and other employees in there place. Doesnt have what a real manager can move a company up for, lost about 5 amazing employees in two weeks , total 10 within 6 months. Some employees make good money some…..stockers definitely not valued for there work as far as pay

The pay is decent, but the equipment is starting to get old. Breaking down. They don't like to fix anything because once a truck goes down, it isn't running loads. You are told to run the equipment anyway. But if you use it, and it causes an accident, it comes down on you because you are liable. Potentially losing your job. Management constantly lies about your future, raises, and basically anything to keep you working for their benefit. Even telling you someone in corporate is always spying, and watching your location so you never stop at a store or take too long at a job. Also, if someone from up top visits the store, they make sure you never get within 10 feet of them. Afraid of what you might tell them. I was even asked to lie for them if corporate asked about a certain incident. They won't, however, have your back if the roles were reversed. Favoritism is also very bad at this location. 

Typical day starts at 6:00 am. Our yard guys load trucks up with all needed building materials. Delivery teams of 2-3 people per truck drive to job sites to then unload all building materials for that specific construction site. Drivers and helpers go back to the yard for another load and repeat the same routine until the last job is over. There is no specific time your shift is over. 
The qualities I obtained while employed was Boom truck operations, and knowledge of all Sheetrock materials.
This is a predominately white work environment and can sometimes be difficult for a person of color. 
Hardest part was balancing out a life outside of my job due to the fact that there was never a designated time off. 
Most enjoyable part was the self satifiying feeling of being a part of something that is help changing and shaping the world.

A typical day at work consists of delivering materials to construction sites , this Job would be great , but it honestly depends on who you work with, 9 times out of 10 with these yard supply jobs  you work with scummy people . Gossip all day long and some peoples egos here need to be toned down a notch. If you want to destroy your body for long hours and then get harrassed as if you don’t do any hard work by your other co workers everyday, then this is the job for you.  Management can also fire you for whatever they feel like as well.  If you’re not liked , they will find any reason to get Rid of you . If you don’t have family or friends that work in this business don’t work here , you will ultimately be a target to your co workers , they will bring you down for their enjoyment and their own insecurities. 

Dispatcher has family and close friends working there. They get priority over anyone and everyone. No matter how much time you've put in. The branch manager never seems to take anyones word over the dispatchers. Manager also has a salesmen background. In other words, he is cheap. Pay raises are based on how well your branch does.  Not on how well you do. The more drywall you deliver the better pay. 
Late days of work during peak season. You cannot plan anything around work. Things can change in a split second. Turning an 8 hour day into a 14 hour day. 
Very physical and big time slow downs in the fall/near the end of the year. No hours. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Truck driver 59 salaries reported	$27.85 per hour
Stocker 23 salaries reported	$20.74 per hour
Material handler 24 salaries reported	$22.56 per hour
Inside sales representative 21 salaries reported	$24.55 per hour
Outside sales representative 11 salaries reported	$75,227 per year

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