High turnover and lack luster leadership will have you wondering where to place care in your job. - Sales and Support Generalist Fastenal Employee Review

1.0
Jul 24, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Usually hiring do to high turnover. Flexible schedule. Possibility for advancement.

Cons

Lack of store leadership and clique atmosphere can make for a challenging environment to move forward in. Favoritism for certain employees further promotes poor work ethic and bad behavior as well as needing to cover for those with poor attendance. This lack of structure only makes for lack of quality for other employees as well as the customer. Many employees are dismissive of protocol for process as well as inventory control, thus further compounding issues. Typical corporate minimalist staffing for the sake of profit further promotes lack of a quality experience for the employee as well as customer. Poor training and lack of communication.

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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

Gets repetitive after a while

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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