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 359 reviews)); "Great benefits and product to promote to customers.Training is available." ((in 254 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 153 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 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 209 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 97 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 92 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 88 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

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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,450 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Jul 2, 2021

Better off elsewhere

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is comparable to other retail jobs

Cons

Zero work life balance. You are never scheduled 2 consecutive days off in a row, you literally get your schedule the Sunday before the next week starts which makes planing your time off nearly impossible. You are expected to do the work of 3 people by yourself a lot of the time.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

4y

Thank you for your feedback with us. We rely on all our associates to bring value to our hardworking customers and we greatly appreciate all that you do. As an organization, our goal is to be a great place to work. We are committed to improving at all levels, including management. At Harbor Freight, we believe in creating a work/life balance for all our associates. We highly encourage our associates to reach out to their HR Partners if they have any concerns to share, that includes scheduling as well. Please know that our policies and procedures are designed to protect our associates and keep them safe. Your comments will be shared with the appropriate HR Partners. Thank you for your continued hard work in Saint Paul, MN and we look forward to seeing you grow!

2.0

Jun 11, 2021

Not The Same

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable Company, Good Pay Base, Great Benefits

Cons

Company has changed to bottom dollar and lost sight of the customer. Creating a very unstable work environment.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

5y

Thank you for your feedback. We would not be able to accomplish all that we do without hardworking associates like you. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our benefits. At Harbor Freight, we value people above all else. We value our associates, their ideas, and their suggestions. We strive to be the best place to work and improve at all levels, including management. We want you to know that your feedback will be valuable as we continue to evolve and grow as an organization. We always encourage our associates to reach out to their HR Partners if they have any concerns to discuss. Thank you for your hard work in Nashville, TN and we wish you the best in your career journey!

4.0

Feb 3, 2021

Above average compensation

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Above average pay for managers

Cons

Lots of unnecessary processes are focused on

Harbor Freight Tools Response

5y

First, we would like to thank you for contributing over 5 years of your career to Harbor Freight. We would not be able to accomplish all that we do without hard-working leaders like you. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our benefits. Our policies and procedures are designed to protect our associates and keep them safe. As an organization, our goal is to be a great place to work and that means listening to our associates every step of the way. Your feedback will help us do that. Thank you for your hard work at Harbor Freight and best of luck in your career journey!

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