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Harbor Freight Tools

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Only if I'm desperate - Head Cashier Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

2.0
Jul 30, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Paid time off accrues quickly, spiff program pays well (ESP part atleast)

Cons

Nepotism runs rampant in the managers, store manager and district manager unwilling to "see" problems, upper management doesn't take well to suggestions, upper management pushes all "unfavorable" work off on "lower managers" (head cashier, warehouse manager) and hides in the office.

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Harbor Freight Tools Response
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I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the pay programs Harbor Freight offers. I also appreciate your feedback about areas where we can improve. Should you decide you'd like to return, there are many growth opportunities within the company, and I'd encourage you to explore the careers website at harborfreight.com/corporate_opportunities.html for open positions.Good luck and thank you!

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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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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