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 (77) , 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,449 reviews)

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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

4.0

Aug 26, 2024

Decent place to work

Part time sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is high, free water and good raises

Cons

Irregular hours, management can vary from location to location

Harbor Freight Tools Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We would not be able to accomplish all our goals without hardworking Associates like you. We are dedicated to ensuring that our Associates have schedules that prioritize and respect their work/life balance, and we strongly encourage them to connect with their Store Managers if they have any scheduling concerns. We wish you the best in your career journey!

2.0

Aug 26, 2024

Meh

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-flexible -relaxed -employee discount -good coworkers

Cons

-unclear responsibilities -unnecessary procedures -entitled customers

Harbor Freight Tools Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. At Harbor Freight, we are committed to improving continuously by listening to Associate feedback. We highly encourage our Associates to reach out to their Store Managers if they have any concerns to share. Thank you for your hard work and we wish you all the best.

3.0

Aug 23, 2024

Disappointed

Sr. sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work when it is then it's just not

Cons

Can get stressful when there's too much drama with the employees

Harbor Freight Tools Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We value people above all else and we are committed to building a work environment that is positive and healthful for the growth and development of our Associates. We strongly urge our team members to connect with their HR Partners and discuss any concerns. Thank you for your hard work in Cookeville, TN and we will share your comments with the appropriate HR Partners.

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