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

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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

1.0

Jan 2, 2020

A company that doesnt live up to its pillars and doesnt care about it's people

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great product but they fall short on taking care of their people

Cons

Dishonesty with upper management. No support. No work life balance. Poor pay

Harbor Freight Tools Response

6y

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Harbor Freight Tools values people above all else, and we believe in living by our Core Values, especially treating everyone fairly, reasonably, and with respect. If any associate ever feels otherwise, we encourage them to reach out to their HR Partner or our HR Hotline for additional support. Harbor Freight is committed to continuously improving our stores, which means learning as we grow and listening to our associates every step of the way. We greatly appreciate all your hard work and your contribution to our success. We wish you the best in your future career!

3.0

Nov 4, 2019

Overall decent company with a few flaws

Logistics associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management is easy-going and easy to work with Paid time off for part-time employees

Cons

4am start most days Short 4 hour shifts often Low pay starting at 12/hr

Harbor Freight Tools Response

6y

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your continued hard work and suggestions in helping us make Harbor Freight Tools a great place to work. Thanks for all that you do! We look forward to watching you grow with us.

4.0

Oct 19, 2019

Corporate Employee

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My manager believed in me - he trusted me to work on some great projects that both helped to elevate the company and myself professionally. My team was great but found out after leaving there was a bit of backstabbing going on. I made some good friends here during my time and enjoyed my employment. I would not be where I am today without the experience garnered while at HFT.

Cons

Sr Leadership is a different kind here. It’s very cut throat and if you don’t move quickly and in an agile manner this isn’t the place for you.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

6y

Thanks for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We greatly appreciate your hard work and will consider your comments in our efforts of continuous improvement. We're glad to hear you enjoyed working with the team and wish you the best on your career journey!

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