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 3,501 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 62% 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?

62% 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 (318) , Store Manager (212) , Logistics Supervisor (150) , Cashier (142) , Logistics Associate (133) , Sales Associate/Cashier (118) , 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 346 reviews)); "Benefits were good and inexpensive" ((in 252 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 144 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 209 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 92 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 91 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

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3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,121 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

66% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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2.0

Jun 11, 2021

Not The Same

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable Company, Good Pay Base, Great Benefits

Cons

Company has changed to bottom dollar and lost sight of the customer. Creating a very unstable work environment.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We would not be able to accomplish all that we do without hardworking associates like you. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our benefits. At Harbor Freight, we value people above all else. We value our associates, their ideas, and their suggestions. We strive to be the best place to work and improve at all levels, including management. We want you to know that your feedback will be valuable as we continue to evolve and grow as an organization. We always encourage our associates to reach out to their HR Partners if they have any concerns to discuss. Thank you for your hard work in Nashville, TN and we wish you the best in your career journey!

4.0

Jun 10, 2021

Pay was better but job was physically demanding

Replenishment associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Had bettet hourly pay than most stores in the area.

Cons

Stock trucks were very physically demanding. Amount of hours received were lacking due to company always cutting back Shifts were spread thin

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We would not be able to achieve all that we do without hardworking associates like you. We rely on all our associates to bring value to our hardworking customers and we’re thankful for all you do. As an organization, our goal is to be a great place to work for all our associates. Please know that our policies and procedures are designed to keep our associates safe. We want you to know that your feedback is valuable as it will help us in our efforts of continuous improvement. We also encourage our associates to reach out to their Store Managers and connect with them if they have any issues. Thank you for your hard work in Fayetteville, GA and we wish you the best in your career journey!

4.0

Jun 9, 2021

Good place overall

Warehouse associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and good pay.

Cons

Hard labor and moved around alot.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are always happy to hear from our hardworking associates. Our goal is to be a great place to work and we depend on all our associates to bring value to our hardworking customers and we’re thankful for all you do. Please know that we regularly monitor associate feedback in our efforts of continuous improvement. Thank you for your continued hard work in Florence, SC and we look forward to seeing you grow!

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