truck driver

order picker

local driver

forklift operator

warehouse worker

U.S. Lumber Group

When I first started I would have recommended anyone come and work at this facility. Quickly learning though that I would never suggest anyone to apply. The new management has completely run this place into the ground. They are losing good people and unfortunately upper management and corporate refuses to look into any issues that the employees raise including issues that are fact based. It is said that a company allows good employees to leave while keeping poor management.  Management is constantly lying to all employees. They also pit one group against another group within the company to create stress between everyone. They try to throw their weight around scaring people into not opening their mouth‘s for fear of losing their job. The pay structure changed so that the management gets larger bonuses yet at the same time taking money and home time away from those who provide a paycheck for management in product being delivered to customers.

US Lumber is a very good company to work for. It is not as easy,
and can be stressful as you rush all day to complete your assigned
route. The job consist of driving many miles and at times too many drops,(deliveries) at set timing that there is very tight schedule per every given delivery that you don't have time to relax between stops.
The hardest part of the Job is having to tarp the loads when its a rainy day. The most enjoyable part is the traveling out in the road all day, where I rather be as appose to working inside a warehouse or office. The people or co-workers are great to know, respectable and professional.The management are also professional and respectable
as well as flexible when needing a break from the fast pace work daily. I surely recommend any driver out there that likes the everyday
challenge of this type of job. It is not boring each day.

cant speak about other locations but the altoona location (claysburg) is absolutely horrific!! no respect, salary people go home at 8hrs or less, hourly people work 70-80 hrs a wk. i got hurt because of equipment not being maintained after several notifications to my supervisor, also to the so called main boss, after nothing was done i went over there heads to another boss and then was threatened with being fired if i ever done that again. So after 3 operations on my arm,2 shoulder surgeries that included a pin in my shoulder, and another to my elbow which included a pin, they told me at wk 3 after my third surgery that i was fired and my position was no longer available. This company is a joke, and the management is worthless!!

This is a poorly managed and disorganized workplace with inconsistent leadership and little structure.

There is a strong perception among employees of unfair treatment and favoritism, with decisions often feeling inconsistent and not clearly based on performance or standards.

Communication is a major issue. Expectations are unclear or constantly changing, and employees are frequently left without proper direction, training, or support, leading to confusion and repeated failures.

The environment lacks transparency and accountability. Trust in management is low, and employees generally do not feel comfortable raising concerns or expect them to be addressed effectively.

Overall, it is a stressful, unstable workplace with weak leadership and poor communication.

I have only been here for 6 months after leaving a job of 18 years.  I am so glad I have found this company.  The people I work with are great.  Wonderful atmosphere to be in.  I enjoy coming to work every day.  Management is very open and understanding.  I had terrific training on learning a new environment.  Everyone is very helpful and friendly.  Drivers are the same everywhere and I don't let them affect how I feel about my job.  I do what I am hired to do and learn everything I can.  I am thankful to find a company that cares about their employees and that shows appreciation.

Management on the branch level is fine enough depending on what branch you're at, but the regional managers are not very smart, not very empathetic and don't stick by their word. I had a regional manager hold a meeting where he said he would personally get on a forklift and pull orders if that's what it would take to get the job done, that night he left with the rest of the managers before even working 8 hours while the yard team stayed for a 14 hour shift to finish all the orders placed that day. Not a very good look for someone who is supposed to be a leader. Salary works less than 8 hours a day, hourly works as many as it takes to get the job done.

US lumber will tell you all about their "core values" and their "we are family" motto. But will not tell you how you will be extremely stressed. You will be  performing your job and 2 other people's jobs. You're extremely underpaid. You will burn out. Don't even bother with HR. They will ignore you and never will return your calls. They will just let go the long term & hardworking employees that have worked for 5+ years. No discipline policy. A Male dominated industry with good ol' boys club!

Used to love working here, the old company treated you fair and like a human being. US Lumber bought it and runs their employees to the ground. They don’t understand we have families, working 12 or more hours daily is tough.
You are working out in the elements but they don’t care. Management is horrible.
They talk about employees all the time.
Talk down to employees on a regular basis. No room to advance. Promise raises and don’t follow through

Very tough place to drive for. Management is clueless to what drivers deal with on a daily basis, and aren’t very concerned. Nashville management is so juvenile it’s hard to believe. Pay is better than similar companies but definitely not equal to the amount of work required. Probably why they go through so many drivers. The only good thing about this company is daily home time, weekends off and several paid holidays. If not for that I would have quit long ago.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The coworkers  and environment 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No stress at all  it was a pleasure working there . Just had to temporarily relocate 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Continuously busy, fairly easy work

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Great. No complaints. Busy from start to finish

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Truck driver 14 salaries reported	$24.86 per hour
Order picker 9 salaries reported	$27.50 per hour
Local driver 3 salaries reported	$288 per day
Forklift operator 2 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour
Warehouse worker 1 salary reported	$19.25 per hour

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