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?

"The pay is good and the monthly bonuses are a plus but inconsistent at best." ((in 343 reviews)); "Great benefits and product to promote to customers.Training is available." ((in 260 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 152 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 108 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 85 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 209 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 100 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 99 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 87 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 67 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

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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

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Jul 23, 2024

Generally favorable

Logistics supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company is great and provides amazing benefits.

Cons

Lack of opportunities for growth in my store

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are always delighted to hear from our hardworking leaders. We take pride in our people-first culture, and we believe in supporting our Associates with benefits that make a difference in their lives. We strongly urge you to connect with your Store Manager regarding advancement opportunities or you may explore the many opportunities that we have for all our Associates across all units on your myHFT account. Thank you for your continued hard work and we look forward to seeing you grow!

3.0

Jul 23, 2024

Just Wanted The Experience

Logistics supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The exercise was a plus - Very busy, so I was always on my feet, which I didn't mind - Being exposed to people I wouldn't have normally been exposed to

Cons

- The theft was jaw-dropping. Couldn't do a thing about it, other than submit a bs report to the powers that be - The work hours - I hated missing big fights and football games. - Very busy, so I was always on my feet, which I didn't mind - Employees who just didn't care - supervisors who were doped up on drugs - Being exposed to people I wouldn't have normally been exposed to ;-)

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We would not be able to accomplish all our goals without hardworking leaders like you. At Harbor Freight, the safety of our Associates is our primary importance in our operations. All Associates are expected to inform their Supervisor or Manager any time they feel a situation may present hazards that could result in an injury or incident to themselves or others. Thank you for your hard work and we will share your comments with the appropriate HR Partners.

3.0

Jul 22, 2024

Good and Bad

Operations coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- relatively easy work - no one will bother you if you do your job - overtime offered

Cons

- culture especially from managers can be harsh and toxic - inconsistent hiring practices

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your review. We always welcome feedback from our Associates. Our goal is to ensure that our team can experience and enjoy a positive culture where they can grow and succeed. We highly encourage you to reach out to your HR Partners regarding any concerns which include management. Thank you for your continued hard work and we will forward your comments to the appropriate HR Partners.

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