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Harbor Freight Tools

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Harbor Freight Tools reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(3,451 total reviews)
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Eric Smidt

67% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Harbor Freight Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,451 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Harbor Freight Tools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
1.0
Feb 27, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice Corporate Facility. GOOD COFFEE

Cons

Management un-interested in doing the right thing. No ethics at any level. Accuse (motto). "we are privately held" Absolutely no work life balance Organization abuses salaried associates lives Set up to fail is common

4.0
Feb 24, 2015

Good

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great associates, flexible hours, good managment, raises sometimes, lunches/breaks

Cons

Hours given,location,not helpful, better for first jobs, not clear

1.0
Feb 21, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good employees and some of management but store manager is a snake

Cons

No room for advancement in company don't make it your career goal you will not go anywhere

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Harbor Freight Tools Response
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Thanks for your feedback, and for pointing out how cool the co-workers can be. We also try to provide a casual atmosphere, as well as competitive benefits and vacation time. Also, we appreciate you sharing the areas where you thought the company could improve. Harbor Freight continually strives to create a more positive, edifying work environment and its input like yours that helps us get there. Had you still been with us, we would have encouraged you to reach out to your HR representative with your concerns, or, if you would have liked to share your thoughts anonymously by calling our HFT Outlet Hotline at 1-800-693-8377. Good luck in your future endeavors and thank you again for your input.
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