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Harbor Freight Tools

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Harbor Freight Tools reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(3,449 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 3,449 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
4.0
Oct 17, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fun work environment, very laid back as long as you get your job done properly, great chances to make more money by selling replacement plans and memberships. Easy to move up in the company if you want to.

Cons

Higher-ups don't understand the store environment and will put outrageous requirements, like giving more work with less time to do it in. One of the worst problems is that managers can't schedule more people if sales are low, but sales are low because there aren't enough cashiers or people working the floor to help customers. It's a never-ending cycle. Also, can be very busy and customers get annoying because it's usually middle-aged men in a tool store, so they already think they know everything and that you should be bowing down to them.

3.0
Oct 16, 2014

Ok

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and OK pay.

Cons

Management work you to hard and set impossible goals. You also never get your break on time. They also gossip.

2.0
Oct 15, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Job is simple and easy and friendly co-workers.

Cons

Benefits are for only full-time, Management is highly demanding. and at times places too much responsibility on one employee

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Harbor Freight Tools Response
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Thank you for your input and for you taking the time to share your thoughts about the company. We're glad to hear you enjoy the casual atmosphere and co-workers at your store. Harbor Freight continually tries to make the work environment enjoyable and rewarding for its staff, and your feedback helps us get there. Regarding your concerns, we encourage you to reach out to your HR representative or call the HFT Outlet Hotline at 1-800-693-8377 so we can help. Thanks again.
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