Okay Corporate Setup, but so much depends on your local situation - General Manager Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Mar 11, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Huge company has many resources for purchasing and training specifically. Great online training programs and I think upper management has good intentions and are good leaders.

Cons

Me, Me, Me culture overall. All about “my business”, “my district”, and of course “my commission”. GMs are trying to work the system, District Managers are trying to work the system, and no one really cares if the company actually succeeds. District Managers make or break huge areas. They are the only interaction that many Fastenal employees have with someone not in their store, and that can be a very bad thing if you have the wrong person in a position.

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5.0
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Pros

Management is good Hours are negotiable Time off is available Opportunities to move up always available

Cons

No commissions for part time

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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