Great time, good company, educational - Sales Associate Ace Hardware Employee Review

4.0
Dec 2, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Work was always fun with a good group of co-workers. You have the opportunity to connect with the community and learn about hardware and common trades.

Cons

Pay is minimum wage, which isn't unexpected for the industry, but the domain-specific knowledge that some excellent employees possess makes them worth much more than that.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There are not too many.

Cons

Long hours; indefinite out times; no flexibility; poor communication; lack of respect for warehouse worker is built into the culture; toxic environment with petty politics and high school type drama; rules applied based on convenience and like ability and not job performance; office management is out of touch with the warehouse environment and work processes, this means implanted solutions are usually underwhelming and off track; continued feedback is requested and given but those issues are ignored over and over. Responses are band aids at best and flagrant disregard is more likely. No planning for busy season- WHERE IS THE BENCHMARKING?!; understaffed, under resourced, and over managed (with about 3 more layers of middle management than is needed). The environment is dirty, not temp controlled, warehouse staff is expected to housekeep in addition to the actual job. This job is incentive based and NOTHING is valued but faster- until you make a mistake and then you’re reminded about safety and quality.

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