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

(1,122 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

66% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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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

Apr 21, 2021

Heavy work

Warehouse material handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and weekends off

Cons

Hard work must be able to lift heavy

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We would not be able to achieve all that we do without hard-working associates like you. We rely on all our associates to bring value to our hard-working customers and we’re thankful for all you do. As an organization, our goal is to be the best place to work for all our associates. Please know that we regularly monitor associate feedback in our efforts of continuous improvement. Thank you for your hard work and we wish you the best in your career journey!

4.0

Apr 19, 2021

Good Company

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fun and easy to do your job

Cons

Doesnt pay ad much as it should

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We would not be able to achieve all that we do without hard-working associates like you. We rely on all our associates to bring value to our hard-working customers and we’re thankful for all you do. We have heard similar responses from associates regarding pay and have been continuously working to improve in this area. For instance, Harbor Freight Tools now offers competitive pay and has increased the starting rates at our stores. We value your suggestions and encourage you to continue to share your feedback, as we pride ourselves on becoming a great place to work. Thank you for your continued hard work in Aurora, IL and we’re glad to have you on the team!

3.0

Apr 18, 2021

It’s alright as a temporary job

Systems administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hours and decent pay

Cons

It’s retail so don’t expect to enjoy it

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are always happy to hear from our associates. We rely on all our associates to bring value to our hard-working customers and we’re thankful for all you do. Thank you for your hard work in San Diego, CA and we’re glad to have you on the team!

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