It's makes me blush when I admit I once worked for Fastenal : ) - Manager Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Mar 31, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

To learn why you don't want to make a career of working for large greedy corporations.

Cons

Pretty much the whole ball of wax. From getting screwed on pay, to working for free. Working for a company that regards the stock holders above the employee. Age discrimination, check out the average age of the employee, all to save on the benefits they offer. All the old guys work in Wino, the rest are the cattle, who are replaced, just like slaughtered cattle.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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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
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Recommend
CEO approval
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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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