I hope you like hard work, because there's plenty of it. - Anonymous employee Fastenal Employee Review

4.0
Jun 24, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There is steady a workflow. Even through the worst of times, we did not see any layoffs. It's fairly easy to climb the career ladder in a short amount of time.

Cons

-This has to be some of the lowest pay in the industry. -Some people are allowed to shun duties that the dont find pleasureable. Those duties are then passed on to others, whose feet are held to the fire if the duties are not done. -Facility management can be inconsistent

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5.0
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Pros

Good job to have during college. People are easy going and easy to get along with. Overall really good experience

Cons

Gets repetitive after a while

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Great company culture, love the investment they put in for career advancement. Great people to work with, CEO is amazing but he's stepping down this month. Benefits are good. Decentralized organization so your ideas and solutions actually get listened to and implemented. Feel like I'm actually making a difference in the company.

Cons

Pay is lower than the industry average for most departments and they don't keep up with the cost of living, don't do bonuses (unless you're in sales) or pay raises. You have to ask to get one and most times they say no. Very male dominant at the branches and in sales, but many women in corporate leadership. Don't have any DEI initiatives. Not flexible on relocation for internal management roles, have to be at corporate HQ in Winona, MN.

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