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 2% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Harbor Freight Tools to a friend and 58% 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 3.4 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 (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 353 reviews)); "Great benefits for full time and part time." ((in 255 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 148 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 105 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 82 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 210 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 98 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 89 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

58% 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

Jun 18, 2024

Great Culture

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very collaborative culture, flexible work schedule as a remote worker, and they really prioritize mental health and wellbeing.

Cons

Leadership communication is not always efficient.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are always delighted to hear from our hardworking team! As a people-first company, we are committed to building and maintaining a great place to work for all our Associates whether they are working in the field or remotely. We understand that you are facing challenges with communication, and we will be sure to address this issue and escalate your comments to senior leadership. We want you to know that your feedback is valuable to us, and we encourage you to share your concerns with your manager. Thank you for your continued hard work and we are glad to have you on the team.

3.0

Jun 17, 2024

Watch out for upper management

Retail store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great hours, many employee benefits

Cons

Poor upper mangament, and all about holding people accountable

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

First, we would like to thank you for dedicating over 5 years of your career to Harbor Freight. It is because of hardworking leaders like you that we have accomplished all that we have. We strive to build a healthy work environment where all our Associates can thrive, and we strongly urge them to connect with their HR Partners if they have any concerns regarding their work experience. This includes management. Thank you for your hard work and we will share your comments with the appropriate HR Partners.

5.0

Jun 14, 2024

Great place to work

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid company, provides a stable working environment

Cons

Old school mentality. Upper management needs to change with the times.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We value the feedback we receive from both our current and former Associates, and we will consider your comments as we continue to improve and grow. Thank you for your hard work in Calabasas, CA and we wish you all the best!

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