Toxic environment - General Warehouse Associate Fastenal Employee Review

1.0
Jul 9, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Closed holidays ( only full time employees get paid - part timers no pay ). Not much else positive

Cons

Like pulling teeth to get a full time position if you are over 30 years old. No benefits for part time, and if you are over 30 , you will stay part time forever. Management are primarily white, males who look down on everyone. POC are never elevated to management positions, and are rarely seen anyway. Lower management is chosen only if they are young, regardless if they have people skills. Constant turnover due to manager's inflated egos. Their favorite phrase that they throw at you constantly is "Everyone is replaceable", yet they are always hiring and complaining they cannot fill positions lol. It's pretty bad when they advertise externally for Asst. Manager and Lead positions, because the existing employees are either too old to be considered, or the kids do not have work ethic to do the work necessary. The smart employees usually end up leaving, usually without notice due to the high stress level and toxic atmosphere.

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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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