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 (212) , 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

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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

5.0

Dec 22, 2023

Amazing company to work for. Especially in retail

Logistics supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance and opportunities for investment

Cons

Time management can be a struggle with the amount of task to get done

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are always happy to hear from our hardworking team. Here at Harbor Freight, we take great pride in our people-first culture, and we are committed to building a work/life balance for all our Associates. We highly encourage you to reach out to your Store Managers regarding any concerns. Thank you for your continued hard work and we're glad to have you on the team.

5.0

Dec 21, 2023

Amazing place to work

Design manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Harbor Freight Tools offers an exceptional work environment with a strong emphasis on employee care and professional growth. As a manager, I’ve experienced ample opportunities for advancement through clear goal-setting and supportive biannual reviews. The benefits are generous, and the company’s dedication to its employees is evident in its efforts to create a positive workplace.

Cons

Pushing through innovative changes can be a challenge due to a preference for established practices. However, this is improving over time. Additionally, the policy requiring the use of PTO for jury duty is a downside, though it is not uncommon.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for dedicating over 9 years of your career to Harbor Freight and your continued hard work in Calabasas, CA! Harbor Freight is built on a commitment to Excellence and Continuous Improvement, and your feedback helps us achieve that. Thank you for your continued hard work and we look forward to seeing you grow.

4.0

Dec 19, 2023

Welcoming

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very nice and efficient weork enviroment

Cons

weird hours and thats really it

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We value people above all else and our goal is to create a healthy work environment that encourages the growth and development of our Associates. We highly encourage our Associates to reach out to their Store Managers regarding any concerns and that includes scheduling. Thank you for your hard work in Timonium, MD, and best of luck in your career journey!

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