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. 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 (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 361 reviews)); "Great benefit package and paid timeoff." ((in 247 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 148 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 108 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 84 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Harbor Freight Tools according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management always harasses and follows you around the store" ((in 211 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 102 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 93 reviews)); "bad manager they contradict everything" ((in 89 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

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3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(3,451 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

69% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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).

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3K reviews

4.0

Nov 14, 2023

Alright

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, pay, OT, holidays, and promotions are all a serious benefit. The company itself is pretty great, lucrative, etc.

Cons

The particular SM of this location needs some work....

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our benefits. We value people above all else and we make sure that our Associates have access to best-in-class benefits. We are committed to enhancing the performance of all our Associates at all levels, including management. We highly encourage our team members to reach out to their HR Partners regarding any concerns. Thank you for your hard work in Pottsville, PA and we will forward your comments to senior leadership.

3.0

Nov 13, 2023

Hated It

Unloader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clinic onsite, free water, free coffee

Cons

Security check coming and going, no WiFi, bi weekly pay for full time employees. Amount of physical labor expected from you.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We would not be able to achieve all that we do without hardworking Associates like you. We believe in constantly improving in all areas and all levels, which is why we have now introduced an “early access to pay” program that allows you to receive a portion of your earned wages ahead of payday. Thank you for your feedback and best of luck with your career journey.

3.0

Nov 13, 2023

Former IT

It network/pos analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment, upward mobility, and great benefits.

Cons

Need's better communication to different individuals

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that all our Associates have a positive work experience, and your feedback will help us do that. We are constantly striving for advancement across various areas, including communications, and we also encourage our Associates to connect with their Managers to discuss such concerns. Thank you for your hard work in Camarillo, CA, and best of luck in your career journey!

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