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Harbor Freight Tools

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Just a different flavor of the same thing - Area Manager Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

3.0
May 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-pay -relocation (reimbursement style) -no micro managing

Cons

- locations (not near civilization) - no structure - warehousing systems way outdated - still paper file/e-file everything. Lack basic modern systems for organization - no accountability - floating holiday off - requiring PTO put in for days site is closed or work an extra day that week

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Harbor Freight Tools Response
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We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We can understand that our culture may not be the right fit for everyone, but we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where our associates can flourish and succeed. We would not be able to accomplish all that we do without hardworking leaders like you. Thank you for your continued hard work and we are glad to you on the team!

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5.0
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Pros

love it best place to work

Cons

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4.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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