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Harbor Freight Tools

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Harbor Freight Tools reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(3,439 total reviews)
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Eric Smidt

69% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Harbor Freight Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,439 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
2.0
Apr 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free food in the fridge

Cons

Poor treatment of employees by management

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Harbor Freight Tools Response
1mo
Thank you for providing your feedback. At Harbor Freight, we value continuous improvement and are committed to creating a respectful and empowering workplace. Associate feedback helps us strengthen our culture and processes. We encourage all Associates to reach out to their HR partners to address any concerns. We appreciate your efforts and extend our best wishes for your future.
3.0
Apr 22, 2026

It’s ok

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good hours and decent pay

Cons

Terrible trucks that aren't packed safely

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