Is Harbor Freight Tools a good company to work for?

Harbor Freight Tools has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 3,496 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Harbor Freight Tools to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Harbor Freight Tools have been left by employees working as District Manager , Equipment Operator and Human Resources .

Does Harbor Freight Tools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harbor Freight Tools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harbor Freight Tools. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Harbor Freight Tools?

63% of Harbor Freight Tools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harbor Freight Tools 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harbor Freight Tools?

Sales Associate (316) , Store Manager (213) , Logistics Supervisor (150) , Cashier (142) , Logistics Associate (133) , Sales Associate/Cashier (119) , Sales Supervisor (107) , Sales Manager (103) , Logistics Manager (85) , Assistant Manager (78) , Retail Sales Associate (63) , Warehouse Associate (61) , Senior Sales Associate (60) , Logistics (53) , Manager (49)

What are the pros of working at Harbor Freight Tools according to real employee reviews?

"very good part time job good pay and always rewarding employees" ((in 347 reviews)); "Great Benefits for ft and pt associates." ((in 256 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 157 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 100 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 84 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Harbor Freight Tools according to real employee reviews?

"It just reeks of poor management and a lack of caring of who is promoted to what position." ((in 211 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 96 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 92 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 87 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 69 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Harbor Freight Tools locations?

Calabasas , Dillon , Los Angeles , Houston , Moreno Valley , Camarillo , Nashville , Fort Worth , New York , Phoenix , Chicago , San Antonio , Tampa , Atlanta , Austin , Jacksonville , Dallas , San Diego , Sacramento , Portland , Louisville , Cincinnati , Olean , Oklahoma City , Raleigh , Corpus Christi , Indianapolis , Columbus , Riverside , Las Vegas

Harbor Freight Tools reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(3,449 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

67% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Harbor Freight Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,449 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Harbor Freight Tools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Sep 4, 2024

One of the best decisions I've ever made

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company is people first. They lead with kindness and appreciation.

Cons

There is sometimes an unspoken pressure to overdeliver.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We are always happy to hear from our dedicated team. Our accomplishments would not have been possible without the contributions of hardworking Associates like you. We value people above all else and we highly encourage you to connect with your Manager to discuss any concerns you may have. Thank you for your continued hard work and we are glad to have you on the team!

3.0

Sep 4, 2024

Good but not forever

Cordinater

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This pay is decent but could be a lot better with how overwork everyone is

Cons

You have to get in good with management to move up the ladder

Harbor Freight Tools Response

1y

First, we would like to thank you for dedicating over 5 years of your career to Harbor Freight. We are grateful for your hard work and contributions. At Harbor Freight, we believe in helping all our Associates grow and succeed. We aim to create and maintain a supportive leadership team that treats all our Associates fairly and with respect. We highly encourage our Associates to reach out to their HR Partners regarding management concerns. Thank you for your review and we will share your comments with the appropriate HR Partners.

1.0

Sep 4, 2024

Wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy

Stocking supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job if you're desperate

Cons

Variable shifts that start anywhere from 4:00 am to 1:00pm. You work every weekend and every and holiday. Never get two days off in a row and they can schedule 8 or 9 days in row when they're short staffed. The work is very strenuous and laborious too. Doesn't matter if your exhausted from their unethical scheduling practices or the constant interruptions from customers. Make sure you do things fast and accurately or you will be reprimanded.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

1y

We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We value people above all, and we want you to know that your feedback is important to us. We believe in providing our Associates with respectful schedules and a work environment where they can thrive and succeed. Thank you for your continued hard work and we will forward your comments to senior leadership.

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