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LPI Division / Laminations Department -  I resigned my employment with Lumbermen’s due to the fact that management could not seem to direct, oversee supervise the work force appropriately. In addition to this, other good companies were hiring, were busy and growing. 

Lumbermen’s was barely able to operate 40 hours a week and were laying off employees. The “LPI” department was running two shifts and had to combine into one shift because of the lack of work. 90% of most companies in the industry are busy in the fourth quarter and the “LPI department had to combine 1st and 2nd shift into one shift because of the lack of work. It has been said that the sales team and management were in a power struggle and disagreement and because of this, the laminations department “LPI” were not getting orders or work. 

Customer quality issues were numerous and there was no quality person to report to or handle them thus resulting in loss of customer accounts. Absenteeism and tardiness is not and issue and cell phone usage while working is tolerated. There seems to be an elevated turn over of employees and moral was low. 

Operations management was not in touch with the floor and seemed to have very little clue of what was going on. Production management was inexperienced and failed to act and address numerous import and issues that most companies handle promptly and properly. The millions dollars spent on the expansion and the purchase of several new machines and in my opinion, was a premature move. Only ½ of the machines were running as a result of lack of orders. As an employee owned company with only stock for retirement and no 401K, match, this should be a red flag to anyone and be a big concern. 

Looks can be deceiving and I would not recommend employment with Lumbermen’s!

Though there is plenty of work to be done, the "management" has its own ideas of what to focus on. Mainly, fulfilling all of their over-promised product. On any given day, you'd be lucky to find ANY management present on the floor, in the warehouse, or even available to the employees. No responses to texts, rarely present. The focus is on what upper management decides will work. 

There is NO room for advancement unless the powers that be have decided you are worthy to be one of their "favorite" employees. There is no enthusiasm from anyone who works here because employees are overlooked at all costs. Want another position? Forget it. Most people who work here are miserable.

Benefits are attractive, but pay is very low. Imagine busting your a** all day long for $20/hr. Many promises are made, but few are followed up on.

Policies are continually made to "improve" the warehouse operations and address the many problems, but typically only last a day because we wouldn't want to inconvenience anyone else. Upper management makes all the decisions, despite the fact that they rarely show their face in the warehouse. They are out of touch with the reality of what the warehouse employees are up against each day. The day-to-day employees have so many good ideas about how to make positive changes, but no one cares enough to listen.

So much chaos and no leadership. Management needs training on what their job should be.

Lumbermens Door Division;
Plant Manager is a complete introvert, terrible people skills and would rather make second hand comments to a supervisor than discuss criticism like an adult. 
Supervisors are poorly trained at actually leading and setting good example. Poor communication, planning and accountability. 
Would rather throw you under the bus to make themselves look better and not responsible rather than creating constructive and make a productive solution out of any mistake. 

No monetary advancement. Once a year review which is heavily skewed and about 6 months late. "Meeting the needs" or being a standard employee will net you a raise that is smaller than the raise of cost of living. More responsibilities do not mean more money.

If you like being dirty and working with the least organized management in the world, you got it.

Pay is cool, but not worth the headache.
Flexible lunches.

Lumbermen's Inc. is an 100% Employee Owned Company and it is shown nearly daily how they put their Employee Owners first. A fellow boss once said, "you spend 80% of your adults years working, so you better love what you are doing." 

This couldn't be more true at Lumbermen's. I love the people I work with/for, the projects that I have my hands in but mostly importantly, what this company stands for in their vision and values. It's easy for a company to write things for their employees to abide by, but it's even harder to have that culture piece show through all of their employee's. 

This company does what it necessary to get a job done, and sometimes that calls for 12 hour days that start at 6 am or go to 8pm. Lumbermen's ensures that the customer is first, and it is about YOU, not us.

Anybody would be lucky to work for this amazing company.


The starting pay was very on point for the position, and the work was straightforward. Pretty laid back as long as you are doing your job but it didn't feel very fulfilling for me personally. 95% of the people there are great and extremely helpful, but be aware they are a conservative, religious company. You don't find that out until orientation and they play it off like it's less of a big deal than it is. Do not trust the dress code, even if what you're wearing is compliant you will be spoken to if people don't like it. Beige suits are your best bet kind of place. There are a small number of very judgemental people who will complain and get results from management if they don't like you. That being said, most people are wonderful. I really loved working with my manager and felt like we were working with the same goals in mind. Moved on to find better pay for my situation and more meaningful work. 

I worked for Lumbermens for nearly 4 years. Within those 4 years I only got the yearly 3% raise or a raise when they’re hiring someone in higher than what I was currently making. Management does not care about you and they will do everything they can to not give you a raise. They will continuously bring up “ESOP” as a reason to not pay you more. The only good thing about the company is the leniency when it comes to being at work and the people that you work with. Most management roles will go to family/friends of those who are already within management positions. If you want to make a living, look elsewhere. This job is very unfulfilling and boring. 

I worked in the LPI Division of Lumbermens, learned a lot about how to build laminate counter tops. Managers all had the open door policy so if you had a problem they were always willing to listen. 

The CFO know every one by name. The owner Henry B would always talk with you if he was in your area. 

Hardest part of the job, learning to quote the countertops for our vendors, there was so much to learn. Normally I am a quick learner, there was lots to knows with countertops, (post form, custom etc.)

Good place to work, people are all friend, there are lots of different 
divisions in Lumbermens and we were all like family.

I enjoy working at Lumbermen’s. My coworkers are all great and the company has good values. The executive leadership truly cares about everyone in the company. I do feel like they compensate people the least amount they can to get them to stay but not quite enough to make them feel valued. My direct supervisor seems under qualified for his position and offers very little value to my growth. 

I really enjoy working for Lumbermen's. I have been afforded a lot of career advancement opportunities. I also have a great work/life ratio. I work with a great team and feel that my voice is heard on key decisions. Lumbermen's is growing rapidly and it comes with it's challenges but they are good challenges. It makes it easy to come to work because I enjoy the team, as well as, my supervisor.

Management seems to have changed since I started. Attitude was very mundane and no one cared. Its not a bad job, and the people arent bad people, but you can tell you are being lied to about some things. I wouldnt say you should avoid, just be catious and try not to talk to managent ever.

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