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Harbor Freight Tools

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Erratic, disorganized, poor customer service due to understaffed frustrated employees both on the phone and on the floor - Cashier/Sales Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

2.0
Apr 27, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

I love my coworkers and our customers...........I have never had so little to point out as a pro unless you are in the position where rent isn't an actual bill.

Cons

Hmmmmmmmmmm........Nationwide I think almost every current and previous employees warn of the unpleasantries that are too long to list! though the worst of all the cons is even though I currently work and continue to be unappreciated for fill ins last minute, ILLEGAL work ethics with a maximum 30 minute lunch that comes out of my $8/hr pay.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Great store leader. Great team to work with. The company cares about its employees. The pay is better than most retail places. Open door policy. Good work life balance. Fun place to work.

Cons

Not getting to work overtime often.

4.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, fast paced environment, good teamwork. I liked the hours, you get an education about tools, whether from your coworkers or the customers. And speaking of the customers, they were on the better side for retail. Most are down to earth and easy to converse with.

Cons

Supply chain issues, many parts would never be replenished, despite being featured, advertised, and on display. That would often lead to tensions with customers. Aggressive time constraints on tasks. Sidewalk sales, holidays, and also coincidentally inclement weather days, can be quite busy and therefore stressful. Especially if there's call outs, but if you have a good management team, you'll have good staff that will want to work for them.

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