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 346 reviews)); "Benefits were good and inexpensive" ((in 252 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 144 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 112 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 81 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 101 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 92 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 91 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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3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,121 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

66% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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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

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4.0

Jan 23, 2022

Wonderful employee culture!

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

HFT distribution pays a very good hourly wage & is very competitive with the local market. They truly are about the people & are always evaluating how to continue making the DC a great place for the associates.

Cons

At times, the global supply chain issues also impact HFT. This causes the hours to be inconsistent at times.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We value people above all else and we are dedicated to building the best place to work for all of our Associates. Harbor Freight is built on a commitment to excellence and we are continuously working to improve in all areas and all levels. Thank you for your continued hard work in Moreno Valley, CA and we’re glad to have you on the team!

4.0

Jan 23, 2022

Good place to work

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for part time Benefits for part time Flexible schedule

Cons

Nights there are only two people working,me and a supervisor. It can get very busy. Having to ask every person to buy a membership.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We are always happy to hear from our hardworking Associates. We are continuously working to improve at all levels by learning as we grow and develop every step of the way. At Harbor Freight, we believe in providing respectful schedules to all of our Associates, and we highly encourage you to reach out to your Store Manager regarding any concerns. Thank you for your continued hard work in Nashville, TN and we’re glad to have you on the team!

5.0

Jan 21, 2022

Hft

Logistics supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities for growth. Gain experience with logistics and sales.

Cons

Removed commission for Sales and logistics associates.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We take pride in our People First culture, and we are committed to providing advancement opportunities and competitive compensation for our hardworking Associates. Our goal is to build the best place to work by listening to our Associates and improving every step of the way. Your feedback will help us do that. Thank you for your continued hard work in Carson, CA and we’re glad to have you on the team!

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