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 3,497 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 (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 357 reviews)); "great benefits such as easy to accumulate PTO and insurance benefits" ((in 251 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 151 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 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 217 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 92 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 88 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

(3,450 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

69% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,450 reviews)

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Harbor Freight Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,450 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

3.0

Jan 16, 2024

Pros and cons of working in this establishment.

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working for this company has some pros. Such as: the environment is great between both the customers and associates. Leadership actually helps you when you need it.

Cons

The cons of working here are communication, lack of comprehension and willingness to not care.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are committed to listening to our Associates, and we believe communication is important to help understand their concerns. We encourage all Associates to speak with their manager or HR Partner about any concerns regarding their work environment. Thank you for your dedication and hard work in Kenneth City, FL. We wish you all the best!

4.0

Jan 11, 2024

Great Part-Time Work

Stocking associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hours are great, the company has an availability sheet

Cons

Takes an act of congress to get you to full-time

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We value the feedback we receive from all our Associates, and we want you to know that your comments will assist us in our efforts for continuous improvement. We highly encourage you to reach out to your Store Managers regarding any full-time or advancement opportunities. Thank you for your continued hard work in Rock Hill, SC and we look forward to seeing you grow!

5.0

Jan 11, 2024

Great coworkers, easy to understand job

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, great coworkers, good pay

Cons

Training is silly at times

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We are always thrilled to hear from our wonderful team. We would not be able to accomplish all our goals without hardworking Associates like you and we are grateful for all you do. Should you have any concerns or suggestions, we highly encourage you to reach out to your Store Manager. Thank you for your continued hard work in Idaho Falls, ID and we are glad to have you on the team.

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