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 361 reviews)); "Great benefit package and paid timeoff." ((in 247 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 108 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 84 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Harbor Freight Tools according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management always harasses and follows you around the store" ((in 211 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 102 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 93 reviews)); "bad manager they contradict everything" ((in 89 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

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

1.0

Jul 17, 2023

Poor Management

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Managers are rude and don’t know what they’re doing

Cons

Snacks in the break room

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

We always welcome the opportunity to receive feedback from our Associates. We are committed to building a healthy environment where all our Associates can flourish and succeed. We highly encourage our Associates to reach out to their HR partners regarding any concerns which includes management. Thank you for your hard work in Rosenberg, TX and we will forward your comments to the appropriate HR partners.

2.0

Jul 5, 2023

8 Years Wasted

Logistics supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Always room to grow due to turnover rates. Always tasks to be completed as there's always issues left unresolved. You'll never be left guessing what to do with micromanaging.

Cons

Far too chaotic and unpredictable scheduling. Turnover is really high, always short staffed. Overburdened with additional duties that build up swiftly. Favoritism is incredibly noticable. Delegation of duties to individuals who shouldn't be given them, while avoiding actual decision-making situations.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

3y

First, we would like to thank you for dedicating over 8 years of your career to Harbor Freight. We would not be able to achieve all that we do without hardworking Associates like you. Our goal is to build a great place to work where all our Associates can flourish and succeed. Your feedback will help us do that. We highly encourage our Associates to reach out to their HR partners or the HFT outlet regarding any concerns. Thank you for your hard work in Eau Claire, WI and we will forward your comments to the appropriate HR partners.

1.0

Jun 28, 2023

Lol.

Cashier/sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None except for a closing boss.

Cons

LOL TOO LONG TO LIST.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Here at Harbor Freight, we value people above all else and we are committed to building a healthy work environment. We want you to know that your feedback is important to us as it will help us in our efforts for continuous improvement. Thank you for your hardworking Carson, CA and we wish you all the best.

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