Is Harbor Freight Tools a good company to work for?

Harbor Freight Tools has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 3,498 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Harbor Freight Tools to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Harbor Freight Tools have been left by employees working as District Manager , Equipment Operator and Human Resources .

Does Harbor Freight Tools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harbor Freight Tools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harbor Freight Tools. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Harbor Freight Tools?

64% of Harbor Freight Tools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harbor Freight Tools 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harbor Freight Tools?

Sales Associate (317) , Store Manager (212) , Logistics Supervisor (150) , Cashier (142) , Logistics Associate (133) , Sales Associate/Cashier (119) , Sales Supervisor (107) , Sales Manager (103) , Logistics Manager (86) , Assistant Manager (77) , Retail Sales Associate (63) , Warehouse Associate (61) , Senior Sales Associate (60) , Logistics (53) , Manager (49)

What are the pros of working at Harbor Freight Tools according to real employee reviews?

"very good part time job good pay and always rewarding employees" ((in 364 reviews)); "Benefits were good and inexpensive" ((in 252 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 149 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 112 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 81 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Harbor Freight Tools according to real employee reviews?

"It just reeks of poor management and a lack of caring of who is promoted to what position." ((in 219 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 101 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 88 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 87 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 68 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Harbor Freight Tools locations?

Calabasas , Dillon , Los Angeles , Houston , Moreno Valley , Camarillo , Nashville , Fort Worth , New York , Phoenix , Chicago , San Antonio , Tampa , Atlanta , Austin , Jacksonville , Dallas , San Diego , Sacramento , Portland , Louisville , Cincinnati , Olean , Oklahoma City , Raleigh , Corpus Christi , Indianapolis , Columbus , Riverside , Las Vegas

Harbor Freight Tools reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(3,451 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

69% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,451 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Jun 25, 2024

Harbor Freight is Alright

Sr. logistics associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Small team and staff makes it easier to communicate effectively.

Cons

Constantly Understaffed, Very physically intensive.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for your review. We are always grateful to hear from both our current and former Associates. We continuously monitor feedback to ensure ongoing improvement in all areas and your feedback will help us do that. Thank you for your hard work and we wish you all the best!

5.0

Jun 24, 2024

Great place to grow!

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Harbor freight is the place where I have really found my passion for retail leadership. If you operate efficiently, work hard and invest in your team, you will see your store flourish immediately. I feel supported by my corporate leaders and have had such a great experience overall.

Cons

This is not truly a negative, just a challenge. Our stores run on a lean headcount. Every team member must be efficient and do their part. There has to be a high level of accountability throughout the entire team to ensure success. If you are accustomed to bigger box retail this will be a transition to navigate.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for your review. We always appreciate hearing from our dedicated managers. We are grateful for your hard work and amazing leadership skills that have continuously assisted us in achieving our goals. We look forward to your continued hard work and seeing you grow in your career here at Harbor Freight!

2.0

Jun 23, 2024

hourly pay good but hours given bad

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice people and work environment

Cons

no hours unless short staffed but hours are given to people who have been there longer

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're continuously working to grow and develop in all areas and your feedback will help us do that. We highly encourage our Associates to connect with their Store Manager regarding scheduling concerns. Thank you for your hard work and we wish you all the best.

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