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 347 reviews)); "Great Benefits for ft and pt associates." ((in 256 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 157 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 100 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 84 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 211 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 96 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 92 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 87 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

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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

2.0

Jun 7, 2018

Long hours

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefit package is good. You call sell back your pto time for cash. Customers are trained they need to wait at checkout.

Cons

District and regional managment just seemed to point out opportunities, did not recognize accomplishments. Hardly ever talked sales results just focused on processes. Operate on tight payroll plan. Truck hours are planned the same regaurdless of size of truck.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

7y

We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your benefits, and we appreciate your feedback. Harbor Freight Tools is dedicated to being a great place to work, which means improving as we grow. Please know we will take your feedback into consideration, and we wish you the best in your career!

2.0

May 28, 2018

Sr. Sales Associate

Senior sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours Able to make extra income with ITC and service plans Over night work available

Cons

Petty management Raises are insignificant Not concerned with safety of employees Promotions based on favoritism

Harbor Freight Tools Response

7y

We’re sorry to hear you didn’t have the experience you desired at Harbor Freight Tools. Please know we take all Associate feedback into consideration, and we are committed to treating everyone fairly, reasonably, and with respect. Thanks for all your hard work in North Hollywood, and we wish you the best in your career journey.

2.0

Apr 25, 2018

Bad career choice

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good. Health insurance within 30 days

Cons

Training is non existent. District management is clueless, manages by intimidation

Harbor Freight Tools Response

8y

Sorry you have not had the experience you desire so far at Harbor Freight, but glad you're enjoying your benefits! We are taking all feedback into account, including regarding management. We look forward to your growth in Gainesville!

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