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?

"The pay is good and the monthly bonuses are a plus but inconsistent at best." ((in 358 reviews)); "Benefits were good and inexpensive" ((in 258 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 147 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 99 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 82 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 216 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 101 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 93 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 88 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 69 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

5.0

Nov 18, 2024

Great Company

Warehouse associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. Benefits themselves haven't increased in 5 years now Good PTO and Sick Time Options and LOA and Maternity Leave. Very competitive pay near the highest for the industry of warehouses.

Cons

I dont have any real cons.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

1y

Thank you for your positive review! We take pride in our people-first culture, and we are happy to hear your positive comments about our Total Rewards package. As we continue to grow, we are regularly collecting feedback from all our Associates to add new perks to support their lives and the lives of their families as well. Thank you for your continued hard work in Moreno Valley, CA, and we look forward to seeing you grow.

4.0

Nov 17, 2024

Decent company to work for, competitive pay

Warehouse associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People start in shipping or receiving sometimes in processing. Lots of heavy boxes and moving they want you to work from the bottom up

Cons

They are very selective about who they hire.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are a people-first company, and we regularly monitor feedback in our efforts for continuous improvement. We provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants, and we do not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We strongly encourage our Associates to reach out to their HR Partners regarding such concerns. Thank you for your hard work in Moreno Valley, CA, and we wish you all the best!

2.0

Nov 15, 2024

Benefits

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, time off accumulated is good.

Cons

Poor management, and lack of technology.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

1y

Thank you for your review. We value people above all else, and we are grateful to receive feedback from all our current and former Associates. Our goal is to build the best place to work, and your feedback will help us do that. We strongly urge our Associates to reach out to their HR Partners and share any concerns they may have, including management concerns. Thank you for your hard work in Duncanville, TX, and we wish you all the best.

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