84 Lumber to Fill Immediate Job Openings in Bradenton, FL, by Hosting Hiring Event on May 17

EIGHTY FOUR, PA. (May 10, 2022) – 84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, is recruiting for nearly 20 immediate openings at its location in Bradenton, FL, as the company’s business continues to expand nationwide. Interested job seekers can interview for open positions at a hiring event on May 17, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the company’s Bradenton store (2800 15^th St. East, Bradenton, FL 34208).

“At 84 Lumber, we are on the leading edge of the ongoing rise in residential construction across the nation,” said Rob Woodrow, divisional vice president at 84 Lumber. “Greater demand for our products means a need for more motivated, dedicated employees who want to take advantage of the phenomenal growth opportunity in our industry. If you have a strong work ethic and are eager for something new, you could be the perfect fit for us.”

Hiring event attendees will participate in job interviews and learn more about 84 Lumber’s company culture. Some attendees may receive a job offer on site. Open positions include:

• Field operations managers will assist with operations projects at various locations and train store associates on advanced operations skills, including marketing, sales, and merchandising. Starting compensation for field operations managers is $51,000 per year.
• Project superintendents are responsible for supervising and inspecting job sites, ensuring a safe work environment, and establishing building sequence, dates, and a manner to carry out work. Starting salary is $45,000 to $50,000 per year with a $500 sign-on bonus.
• Manager trainees (MTs), who enter an intensive, one-on-one, on-the-job training program that teaches them about the company’s business and puts them on a path to become a future leader within the enterprise. Starting compensation for manager trainees is $40,000 per year. MTs also receive a $750 sign-on bonus.
• Window/yard associates. Applicants need no prior experience and perform essential functions behind the scenes – from the management of supply shipments to the operation of equipment. Responsiblities also include servicing windows, stocking inventory, and completing inspections. Starting pay is between $15 and $18 per hour. Yard associates also receive a $500 sign-on bonus.
• Service technicians/new construction maintenance associates are responsible for servicing windows sold to builders, completing all necessary paperwork, ensuring a clean job site, and other warehouse duties such as stocking inventory and loading trucks. Starting pay for these positions in between $15 and $18 per hour with a $750 sign-on bonus.

“As a family-owned company, 84 Lumber is committed to helping our employees build a long-term career with us. We are proud to say that 95% of our store managers started in our manager trainee program,” Woodrow said. “We believe that a wide variety of candidates can find a home with the company and open doors for themselves – a person with no construction experience but a desire to learn, military veterans ready to open their next chapter, or someone simply ready to make a fresh start. We’ll give every one of them the tools to grow.”

Candidates interested in participating in the Hiring Event should pre-register online and complete the form. Registrants will then receive an email from 84 Lumber with the link to apply for the desired position. To save time, Woodrow strongly encourages candidates to apply for positions online before they attend the event.

On-site pre-employment drug screening will be available for applicants at the hiring event. Candidates who advance in the process will also be required to pass a background check prior to employment. 

To learn more about 84 Lumber, follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.