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 3,501 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Harbor Freight Tools to a friend and 59% 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?

62% of Harbor Freight Tools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harbor Freight Tools 3.4 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 (318) , Store Manager (212) , Logistics Supervisor (150) , Cashier (142) , Logistics Associate (133) , Sales Associate/Cashier (118) , Sales Supervisor (107) , Sales Manager (103) , Logistics Manager (86) , 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 351 reviews)); "Great benefits for full time and part time." ((in 264 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 154 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 102 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 80 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 207 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 99 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 96 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 87 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 66 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

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,121 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

66% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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5.0

Jun 14, 2022

A Great Company To Work For

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have been working at HFT for a little over a month and really love it here! Great salary, benefits and the ability to work from home has been great for my young family.

Cons

I don’t have any cons so far :)

Harbor Freight Tools Response

4y

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are always happy to hear from our hardworking Associates. Here at Harbor Freight, we value people above all else and we believe in rewarding our Associates with benefits that matter to them. Thank you for your continued hard work and we’re glad to have you on the team!

2.0

Jun 13, 2022

Pros and Cons of Harbor Freight

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Something good that I experienced working at Harbor Freight was the pay and the employees I worked with

Cons

Mainly Harbor Freight isn't an ideal place to work at. The management in the store would post the schedule and at the last-minute change it without telling anyone but would write you up if you missed so many days. Management also rarely worked and only barked orders. They took advantage of the hard workers yet let the lazy people get away with whatever.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We aim to improve continuously at all levels and your feedback will help us do that. At Harbor Freight, we believe in providing respectful schedules for all our Associates and we highly encourage them to reach out to their Store Managers regarding any concerns, that includes scheduling. We want you to know that your feedback is valuable to us and we will share your comments with the appropriate HR Partners. Thank you for your hard work in Somerset, KY and we wish you the best in your career journey.

5.0

Jun 7, 2022

Really Great

Global sourcing department

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The leaders and people on your team actually want to see succeed and empower you with tools to do so. Everyone has been very willing to help. The recruiters also do a good job at letting you know each step of the process to get a position for the corporate office and even help negotiate salary on your behalf. I also appreciate how the department tries to automate the process so it’s very clear on how to track your progress. There is also transparency in your performance, how you can improve, and it’s honestly a friendly work environment. Being able to work remotely is a HUGE bonus as well.

Cons

I don’t have any cons so far. My management has a great training program which is preparing me for the work.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

3y

Thank you for your positive feedback. We couldn't agree more! Here at Harbor Freight, we value people above all else and we are committed to your growth. Our goal is to improve continuously by learning as we grow and develop every step of the way. Your feedback will help us do that. Thank you for your continued hard work and we are glad to have you on the team!

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