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Harbor Freight Tools

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This is a subpar place to work if you need leadership support and expect realistic goals - Customer Service Representative Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

3.0
Dec 10, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

-Competitive pay (depending on location) -Comprehensive benefits package -Adequate training -Flexible remote work options

Cons

Management seems more focused on following corporate guidelines and shifting blame onto others, rather than truly caring about the well-being and success of the team. The customer service role often involves dealing with angry and frustrated customers. The company's response to this situation is inadequate, with only $5-$10 gift cards and food offered as incentives and rewards to their employees. The lack of opportunities for advancement and promotions, and the lack of support for career development, is also disappointing and disheartening. Furthermore, the excessive micromanagement is detrimental to the team's morale and productivity. Overall, the work environment and management practices at this company need significant improvement.

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Harbor Freight Tools Response
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Thank you for your detailed feedback. We always welcome the opportunity to hear from our hardworking Associates. Here at Harbor Freight, we value who you are, what you’ve experienced, and how you see the world. We believe our differences can make us stronger. We are committed to improving at all levels and in all areas. We want you to know that your feedback is important to us, and we will consider it in our efforts for continuous improvement. Thank you for your continued hard work and we will forward your comments to the appropriate HR Partners.

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Great benefits, fast paced environment, good teamwork. I liked the hours, you get an education about tools, whether from your coworkers or the customers. And speaking of the customers, they were on the better side for retail. Most are down to earth and easy to converse with.

Cons

Supply chain issues, many parts would never be replenished, despite being featured, advertised, and on display. That would often lead to tensions with customers. Aggressive time constraints on tasks. Sidewalk sales, holidays, and also coincidentally inclement weather days, can be quite busy and therefore stressful. Especially if there's call outs, but if you have a good management team, you'll have good staff that will want to work for them.

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