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 3,500 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 340 reviews)); "Great benefits for full time and part time." ((in 255 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 143 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 109 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?

"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 97 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 90 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 89 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

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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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3.0

Oct 22, 2020

pay good... but biased

Senior logistics specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay at $14 per hour Flexible scheduling Decent leadership

Cons

makes you do everything with a script Management doesn't uphold standards To get anywhere you have to be a favorite

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and for your continued hard work in Lafayette, IN. Harbor Freight is dedicated to Doing the Right Thing, meaning we treat everyone fairly, reasonably and with respect. We also believe in Continuous Improvement at all levels, including management. We encourage any associate with questions or concerns regarding their team to reach out to their HR partners for additional support. We will share your comments with the appropriate HR associate. We’re glad to have you on the team and appreciate all that you do!

2.0

Oct 22, 2020

It was cool

Laborer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun experience, not a bad environment. Discount for items as an employee, and a good knowledge of what to and not to buy from them lol

Cons

Lower pay and short shifts. couldn't take the $30 per day schedule they insisted on. I really liked it though.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Please know that we are always working hard to continuously improve as we grow. In fact, Harbor Freight has reviewed our current processes and how we could improve in this area by guaranteeing a minimum of 12 hours for part time associates. We also believe in paying for performance and rewarding our associates generously for the time, effort, and skill invested in collaborating together to build a great place to work. Thank you for your hard work and best of luck to you in your career search!

2.0

Oct 18, 2020

BE WEARY

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Commission, pay, somewhat friendly, simple computer system

Cons

Overworked, non-flexible schedule, almost like slave labor

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We would not be able to accomplish all that we do without hardworking associates like yourself. We understand that our culture may not be the right fit for everyone, but we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where our associates have the opportunity to flourish and succeed. Thank you for your hard work and best of luck to you in your career search!

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