yardman

truck driver

counter sales representative

facility attendant

driver

Riverhead Building Supply

The business itself always ran relatively smooth.  I very rarely had what one might call a 'horrible' day.  While working outside at 7 am to 4:30 pm proved tough in the winter, the hours ultimately didn't affect me.  My manager was solid and was also very accessible.  I was able to ask him any questions I had or come to him with any issues I may have been experiencing.  I mostly worked with the other yard workers and less with the salesman inside, but I found both groups to be particularly friendly and helpful.  Overall it was very fulfilling to help customers, especially those who may not be in on a regular basis.  Undoubtedly the hardest part of the job was the weather conditions in the winter.  There was only one room in the shed that was heated and rarely could you spend longer than 5 or 10 minutes in there.  Looking back, my time spent there went very well.

Health insurance very expensive and not good coverage- high deductible
Dental not good
Barely any paid holidays- very bad PTO plan unless you are grandfathered in to their original plans years ago when the company cared 
“Profit sharing” is not what they chalk it up to be by the time you finally get it - vesting 
Unless you are an OG or family you are not moving up 
Different employees have different rules 
Pay is not competitive- increased workload constantly but then less than a $1 raise each year. No inflation raises. Only bonus is Christmas time but they also close for a week NO PAY so you are lucky if the bonus covers that week to get by which it normally doesn’t.  




What is the best part of working at the company?
Hands on customer service experience 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Location was far for me . Also like a lot of other jobs, they just kind of throw you in but not much training.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Easy going but I must be ready to work . And help with other positions.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A lot of heavy lifting and running around trying your best to get everything accomplished for the day so you don’t have to walk into it tomorrow because tomorrow there will be another heavy load

What is the best part of working at the company?
going to different jobs and seeing how we help build new futures and see new people and places ever day

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
comeing back from vacation and not having anything to do while on vacation 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
close& family and friends and being helpful and being helped if u need 


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
filling orders and helping people get what they need and help make decisions for people give them the best material for the job and

I have been with Riverhead Building Supply for almost 10 years.  I started working an entry level position in the warehouse, and quickly moved into the Hardware Dept.  While I was there I was cross- trained to learn counter sales, millwork, and stock/special order entry and processing.  These skills prepared me for my next opportunity, which was Assistant Manager.  I worked this role for 6 years, earning a promotion to run my own yard.  I am now a General Manager for the company.  You get what you put into it, and opportunity will find you there if you let it.  Great Company for growth!!  

When i was first hired at Riverhead,everything was great,then a couple of less than happy employees decided to attempt to bring in a union.Well,when the day came to vote,the union was voted in,and from that day on,everything changed.The ones who voted for the union no longer were friendly and shut out the ones who voted against the union.It became a workplace of tension and animosity.It was no longer an enjoyable workplace,which is why i gave my notice to quit and leave Riverhead.

What is the best part of working at the company?
great place great people  good pay and benefits

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
company does great job keeping the work environment free

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
great work environment and company culture. Big corporation with family values and small-town  culture

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
most days very busy well organized

You are thrown into the role with some training things change monthly so if you make a mistake the book gets thrown at you . You do not get a review then are scolded by cooperate that you aren’t here they want you to be. You also get threatened by management with HR . I was giving a warning that I made my coworker uncomfortable while I was being scolded I reached out to said coworker who said that never happened . 

I worked there for five years and regret ever leaving. If you work in the yard your covered by the Teamsters union. I worked in the yard and they also have a door shop. I worked the night shift loading vehicles for the next days route. 3pm - 11pm but there is also the day shift 7am - 3pm so overall alot of options for people to work around your life. Pay is good including retirement and pension. 

Worked for 2 years as a customer service rep in the yard, work was hard but never back breaking. Everyone took safety seriously and worked to create a comfortable work environment. contractors are abrasive people and thats hard to get over but management takes care of you

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Yardman 75 salaries reported	$28.97 per hour
Truck driver 53 salaries reported	$27.57 per hour
Counter sales representative 9 salaries reported	$22.33 per hour
Facility attendant 36 salaries reported	$18.89 per hour
Driver 8 salaries reported	$30.58 per hour

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