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. 63% of employees would recommend working at Harbor Freight Tools to a friend and 58% 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?

63% 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 (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 362 reviews)); "Benefits were good and inexpensive" ((in 263 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 147 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 111 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 214 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 100 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 92 reviews)); "bad manager they contradict everything" ((in 83 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

Harbor Freight Tools reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(3,451 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

69% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,451 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Sep 28, 2023

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Truly a company that cares about their people. Good work/life balance, good benefits, half and full day holidays and they recognize their employees in fun ways throughout the year.

Cons

Working across time zones is a challenge on the corporate side. Also, technology is a bit lacking compared to other retailers.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are always delighted to hear from our hardworking Associates. As we continue to grow, we are actively collecting feedback and applying them in all areas. Your feedback is valuable to us and we encourage you to reach out to your HR partners regarding any concerns or suggestions. Thank you for your continued hard work and we are glad to have you on the team!

1.0

Sep 27, 2023

Company that says they are all about people, until

Part time sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was ok, some of the team members were nice enough.

Cons

4am shifts, random shifts, Don't get hired there if you have a child with health issues as they won't really work with you when your child has emergency health concerns and have to miss shifts in that first year.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We value people above all else. We value who you are, what you've experienced, and how you see the world. We believe our differences can make us stronger. We strongly urge our Associates to reach out to their HR partners or the HFT outlet regarding any concerns. We are committed to building a work/life balance for all our Associates and we will be sure to escalate your comments to senior leadership. Thank you for your hard work in Presque Isles, ME we wish you all the best.

4.0

Sep 26, 2023

Logistics Associate review

Logistics associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was decent for a part time job

Cons

Lots of heavy lifting and sweating

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. Because of hardworking Associates like you, Harbor Freight is a great place to work and shop. Thank you for your hard work and best of luck with your career journey!

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