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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3.0

Feb 26, 2021

Pretty good I guess

Logistics associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They give good breaks. Usually two 15 minute paid breaks and an unpaid 30 minute lunch break. They give part time associates paid sick/vacation time. They have an employee emergency fund which the company donates 3x what you donate to it.

Cons

I think it pays less than competing companies in the same industry like Lowe's or Home Depot. But it's much better than minimum wage still. NOBODY wears masks. Except when corporate people visit.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are always happy to hear from our hard-working associates. We rely on all our associates to bring value to our hard-working customer and we’re grateful for all you do. Please know that we regularly monitor associate feedback in our efforts of being a great place to work. We highly encourage our associates to reach out to their HR Partner and connect with them if they have any concerns to share. We will forward your comments to the appropriate HR Partners. Thank you for your continued hard work in Clifton Park, NY. We will consider your feedback in our efforts of continuous improvement.

2.0

Feb 24, 2021

improvements

Traffic control/flagger

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great pay and reliable hours

Cons

unprofessional staff. mangers slack on their duties

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. At Harbor Freight, we are committed to improving at all levels, including management. Your feedback will help us do that. We will share your comments with the appropriate HR Partners. Thank you for your hard work in Bronx, NY and we wish you the best in your career journey!

4.0

Feb 23, 2021

Store Manager

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Communication about bonus are never a surprise.

Cons

Company direction is not focused right now.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for dedicating over 3 years of hard work to Harbor Freight. We would not be able to accomplish all that we do without hard-working leaders like you. Our goal is to be a great place to work by learning as we grow and evolve every step of the way. We understand that our culture may not be the right fit for everyone but we pride ourselves in creating an environment where our associates have the opportunity to flourish and succeed. Thank you for your hard work at Harbor Freight and best of luck in your career journey!

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