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 3,498 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 (317) , 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 357 reviews)); "great benefits such as easy to accumulate PTO and insurance benefits" ((in 251 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 151 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 83 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 217 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 101 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 92 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 88 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 70 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

(3,451 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

67% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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Harbor Freight Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,451 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

1.0

Jan 5, 2024

NA

Space planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cant think of any right now

Cons

VPs are clueless on what is going on

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

We appreciate the time you have taken to share your experience with us. We want you to know that your feedback is valuable, as we are continuing to evolve and grow as an organization. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work with a culture that celebrates collaboration, community, and a work/life balance for all of our Associates. We believe that a thriving environment is established by empowering and respecting each other. We thank you for your time and dedication and wish you the best in your future.

1.0

Dec 30, 2023

I said what I said

Senior sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The customers and pay is pretty decent

Cons

Having to deal with keeping up with numbers and trying to make/force ppl to give there name phone number and email

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We value people above all else and we are committed to creating a healthy and collaborative work environment where our Associates can flourish and succeed. We strongly encourage our Associates to connect with their HR Partners and discuss any concerns they may have. Our goal is to build a great place to work, and that means listening to our Associates every step of the way. Your feedback helps us do just that.

1.0

Dec 10, 2023

Good pay bad management

Senior logistics associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, discounts, good pay, 401k match,

Cons

Unrealistic goals, disconnection between corporate and stores, carrots on a stick, bad scheduling

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your experience as a Senior Logistics Associate. At Harbor Freight, we reward our hardworking Associates with great benefits, competitive pay, and respectful schedules, which make a real difference in our Associate's lives. Your comments have been shared with the appropriate team members. Thank you for your contributions and we wish you the best in your future career endeavors!

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