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Harbor Freight Tools

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Assistant Head Cashier - Assistant Head Cashier Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

4.0
Oct 6, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Very laid-back work environment, co-workers spent time to really get to know you. The company did not have that "corporate feeling" like many other chain stores have. Schedule was very flexible and they are willing to work with school schedule. The employees start to feel like family after awhile.

Cons

The store was very small and old, it needed updating. Store was connected to an Asian food restaurant and the smell of rotten fish would come through the walls sometimes. The coupons sent out can be confusing to customers, who then get angry. If you ever need to call in sick or change your shift last minute, they make you find someone to cover, if you can't then you get points.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible depending on situation, friendly, and willing to help new workers for extended periods

Cons

Strict on specific rules, may be prone to theft in store depending on area

4.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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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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