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 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 (317) , 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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4.0

Jan 27, 2024

Great company to work for

Inventory control

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy workload, higher pay than other places. Opportunity to move up

Cons

Cant think of any right now

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are always happy to hear from our hardworking team. We value the growth and advancement of our Associates, and we are committed to providing them with the tools they need to grow and succeed. Thank you for your continued hard work in Fort Worth, TX and we look forward to seeing you grow.

5.0

Jan 20, 2024

Amazing Place to work

Senior sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've been with harbor freight for a year and a half now and I would say that this is probably the best place that I've worked in the last 10 years they treat their employees and respect them they offer treats all month-long and the pay is adequate.

Cons

Working in the automobile park industry there are some things that are just too heavy for 1 person but they always have the buddy system if need

Harbor Freight Tools Response

We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are committed to building and ensuring a great place to work with a supportive staff and leadership team. Thank you for your continued hard work and we are glad to have you on the team!

5.0

Jan 11, 2024

Great coworkers, easy to understand job

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, great coworkers, good pay

Cons

Training is silly at times

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are always thrilled to hear from our wonderful team. We would not be able to accomplish all our goals without hardworking Associates like you and we are grateful for all you do. Should you have any concerns or suggestions, we highly encourage you to reach out to your Store Manager. Thank you for your continued hard work in Idaho Falls, ID and we are glad to have you on the team.

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