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. 64% 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?

64% 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 (317) , Store Manager (212) , Logistics Supervisor (150) , Cashier (142) , Logistics Associate (133) , Sales Associate/Cashier (119) , 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 364 reviews)); "Benefits were good and inexpensive" ((in 252 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 149 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 219 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 88 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 87 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 68 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

64% would recommend to a friend

(3,451 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

69% approve of CEO

59% 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

2.0

Aug 24, 2023

Decent pay but not for the work

Logistics manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, time off, and some holidays.

Cons

Really depends on the store layout. If no loading dock you are out in the elements. Rain, snow 100 degree heat in a truck not palletized.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to provide y our feedback. We greatly appreciate hearing from our hardworking leaders. Our commitment is to maintain a safe and healthy work environment and we strongly encourage you to reach out to your HR Partners if you have any concerns. Thank you for your continued hard work in Charlotte, NC and we are glad to have you on the team.

1.0

Aug 17, 2023

Feels like high-school

Logistics supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Definitely hours if you want them

Cons

It's like high-school. Management likes to gossip and talk about everyone. They rather sit in the office than work on the floor serving customers and get mad if you ask for help

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We value people above all else. We value who you are, what you've experienced, and how you see the world. We believe our differences can make us stronger. We are committed to improving at all levels and in all areas. Your feedback will help us do that. We highly encourage our Associates to reach out to their HR partners regarding such concerns. Thank you for your hard work and we wish you all the best.

5.0

Aug 15, 2023

I would recommend working for them

Experienced senior logistics associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It doesn't take long to learn their system and be able to do it well.

Cons

Sometimes the customers can try your patience with their entitlement to discounts, and some of the older men get to being a bit annoying if you're a female with tool knowledge.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

First, we would like to thank you for dedicating over 8 years of your career to Harbor Freight. We would not be able to accomplish all that we do without hardworking Associates like you. At Harbor Freight, we are committed to the growth of our team members, and we highly encourage them to reach out to their managers regarding advancement opportunities. Thank you for your hard work in Tupelo, MS and we wish you all the best!

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