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 3,497 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 57% 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 3.5 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 (316) , Store Manager (213) , Logistics Supervisor (150) , Cashier (142) , Logistics Associate (133) , Sales Associate/Cashier (119) , Sales Supervisor (107) , Sales Manager (103) , Logistics Manager (85) , Assistant Manager (78) , 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 and product to promote to customers.Training is available." ((in 250 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 151 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 108 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 79 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 91 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 86 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 65 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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Harbor Freight Tools reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(3,450 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

67% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Harbor Freight Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,450 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Dec 21, 2024

Freight Associate experience

Freight associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Provided opportunities for advancement and higher pay

Cons

The expectation to work overtime may arise extemporaneously

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for your review. We are always happy to hear from both current and former Associates. We are committed to supporting our Associates in their growth and development, and we are also committed to improving in all areas of operations to build the best place to work. Thank you for your hard work in Jacksonville, FL, and we wish you all the best!

4.0

Dec 19, 2024

Fun place to work

Logistics manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy, fun, and good work hours

Cons

The district manager and the store management

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We are happy to hear that you found the work enjoyable and the hours accommodating. As a people-first company, we are committed to fostering a positive work environment with a work/life balance that supports the lives of all our Associates. We strongly encourage our team members to reach out to their HR Partners if they have any concerns to discuss, including management concerns. Thank you for your hard work in Stillwater, MN, and we wish you all the best.

3.0

Dec 18, 2024

Good if flexible

Logistics supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy job, clear paths to promotion

Cons

Don’t expect a consistent schedule. If you get used to a role even if told in interview that’s what you should expect you should still expect that to be subject to change.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand the importance of consistent schedules and providing our Associates with schedules that allow them to enjoy a work/life balance. We encourage you to connect with your Store Manager and discuss any concerns with them, including scheduling and hours. We want you to know that your feedback is important to us, and we will consider your comments as we work towards improvement in all areas. Thank you for your continued hard work in Portland, OR, and we look forward to seeing you grow.

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