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 3,499 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 366 reviews)); "great benefits such as easy to accumulate PTO and insurance benefits" ((in 259 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 145 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 116 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?

"It just reeks of poor management and a lack of caring of who is promoted to what position." ((in 212 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 99 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 92 reviews)); "bad manager they contradict everything" ((in 89 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 71 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

(3,452 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

69% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,452 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

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Harbor Freight Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,452 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

4.0

Sep 21, 2023

People First. Generally

Retail sales supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Takes care of their people

Cons

In store retail sucks no matter what

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

We greatly appreciate you dedicating over three years of your career at Harbor Freight. We take pride in our people-first culture, and we are fully committed to fostering a positive and healthy work environment for all our Associates. We truly value your continued hard work in Tampa, FL and we are glad to have you on our team.

3.0

Sep 21, 2023

Easy Job

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Early hours, not too busy

Cons

Management does not communicate well.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

We appreciate your valuable feedback. At Harbor Freight, we rely on our hardworking Associates to consistently deliver excellent customer service, and we truly value your contributions. We strongly encourage all our Associates to communicate any concerns they may have, including those related to management, with their HR Partners. Your hard work in Hixson, TN is greatly appreciated, and we wish you the very best.

5.0

Sep 21, 2023

Great Company

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is great

Cons

Slow to promote international candidates

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

First, we want to express our gratitude for your commitment of over five years to Harbor Freight. It’s leaders like you that make Harbor Freight a great place to work and shop. We are committed to a culture of continuous improvement, and that includes actively listening to our leaders and Associates. We strongly encourage you to connect with your HR Partners if you have any concerns or feedback. Your input is important to us, and we look forward to supporting your growth within our organization.

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Jobs at Harbor Freight Tools

Supervisor, Contact Center - Remote

Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift

Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift 3:30PM-12:00AM (Monday-Friday)

Asset Recovery Associate

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