Great part-time job - Outside Sales Support Fastenal Employee Review

4.0
Apr 12, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

- Flexible work schedule - Good pay relative to other part-time jobs +Started at $8.50 hourly and was raised to $10.00 after ~18 months - Given more responsibility than most jobs - Good resume builder - Developed some sales/telephone skills

Cons

- Work can be repetitive - Often dealt with customers who are not very bright - Required you to dress semi-business casual but often got dirty on the job - Long hours, stores are typically open 7:30am - 5:00pm

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
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Pros

Good job to have during college. People are easy going and easy to get along with. Overall really good experience

Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Great company culture, love the investment they put in for career advancement. Great people to work with, CEO is amazing but he's stepping down this month. Benefits are good. Decentralized organization so your ideas and solutions actually get listened to and implemented. Feel like I'm actually making a difference in the company.

Cons

Pay is lower than the industry average for most departments and they don't keep up with the cost of living, don't do bonuses (unless you're in sales) or pay raises. You have to ask to get one and most times they say no. Very male dominant at the branches and in sales, but many women in corporate leadership. Don't have any DEI initiatives. Not flexible on relocation for internal management roles, have to be at corporate HQ in Winona, MN.

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