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 (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 362 reviews)); "Benefits were good and inexpensive" ((in 263 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 147 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 111 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 214 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 100 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 92 reviews)); "bad manager they contradict everything" ((in 83 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

Harbor Freight Tools reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(3,451 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

69% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,451 reviews)

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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

Apr 21, 2023

Not enough hours

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment, 20% employee discount, Part time employees are eligible for health benefits.

Cons

Inconsistent scheduling. Unkempt word about training and moving up in the company. Never more then 26 hours a week. Wrongful right-ups.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. At Harbor Freight, we take pride in our people-first culture, and we are committed to building a great place to work. We highly encourage our Associates to reach out to their Store Managers regarding any concerns, which includes scheduling and advancement opportunities. Thank you for your hard work and we wish you all the best.

3.0

Apr 13, 2023

Ok

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, hours, management, na. Na

Cons

Management, hours, diversity, na. Na

Harbor Freight Tools Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Here at Harbor Freight, 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. Our goal is to improve in all areas and your feedback will help us do that. Thank you for your hard work in Elizabeth City, NC and we wish you all the best.

4.0

Apr 9, 2023

Easy work, Poor hours

Logistics associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people where I worked, the VP cares for the associates as well. This store's staff is amazing and the work isn't particularly difficult.

Cons

Poor hours. Company's minimum hours for part time employees is not sustainable.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

3y

Thank you for dedicating over four years of your career at Harbor Freight! We are always happy to hear from our hardworking Associates. Here at Harbor Freight, we value people above all else and we are committed to building a great place to work by listening to our Associates and improving every step of the way. We want you to know that your feedback is important to us, and we encourage you to continue providing us with your suggestions. Thank you for your hard work in North Richland Hills, TX and we are glad to have you on the team!

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