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?

"very good part time job good pay and always rewarding employees" ((in 364 reviews)); "Health benefits are great and dental" ((in 254 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 105 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 80 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 216 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 90 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

5.0

Mar 18, 2024

Sr sales associate

Sr. sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance and family first

Cons

No complaints very supportive company

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear about your positive experience at Harbor Freight. We are proud of our people-first culture, and we are committed to building a work/life balance for all our Associates. Thank you for your hard work in Chehalis, WA and we wish you all the best!

5.0

Mar 18, 2024

Great Place to Work

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits (medical, dental, 401k, etc.) Simple, effective routines

Cons

Very physically demanding Minimum staffing guidance can create coverage opportunities

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We are always delighted to hear from our hardworking leaders. We are committed to growing and developing in all areas and your feedback will help us do that. We highly encourage you to connect with your HR Partners and share any concerns you may have with them. Thank you for your continued hard work in Marion, OH and we look forward to seeing you grow!

5.0

Mar 17, 2024

Great Place to Work

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

First class benefits package, actual work/life balance, competitive pay, people first culture

Cons

Communication from corporate can be unclear at times.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for dedicating over 5 years of your career to Harbor Freight! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our best-in-class benefits during your time with us. We value people above all else and we believe in supporting our Associates with benefits that make a difference in their lives. We appreciate your sharing your feedback with us, and we wish you the best in your career journey!

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Jobs at Harbor Freight Tools

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