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Harbor Freight Tools

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Harbor Freight Tools reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,122 total reviews)
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Eric Smidt

66% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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5.0
Jul 12, 2024

Easy to move up

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Great place good pay feels like family

Cons

Long hours but it pays good family based

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Harbor Freight Tools Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are always delighted to hear from our hardworking team. We value people above all else and are committed to providing our Associates with competitive pay and a positive environment where they can grow and excel. Thank you for your continued hard work and we look forward to seeing you grow!
4.0
Jul 8, 2024

Scheduling

Recommend
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Pros

Good hourly pay with bonus opportunities, friendly associates and management staff, fun environment.

Cons

Erratic schedule. Open 363 days a year, Monday thru Sunday. Some short weeks, some long weeks. Days shifts and night shifts with no real consistency from week to week.

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Harbor Freight Tools Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're always delighted to hear from our hardworking leaders. We strived to build a work environment where all our Associates can enjoy a work/life balance while having the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We want you to know that your feedback is important to us, and we are continuously working to improve in these areas. Thank you for your continued hard work and we are glad to have you on the team.
3.0
Jul 7, 2024
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, lunch breaks and 15 minute breaks. Employee discount and good benefits.

Cons

Inconsistent hours, shifts as early as 4 am, and sometimes the store manager would power trip.

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Harbor Freight Tools Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are always open to receiving feedback from both our current and former Associates. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our benefits. We strive to improve in all areas and your comments will help us do that. We highly encourage our Associates to connect with their HR Partners regarding any concerns including management. Thank you for your hard work and we will forward your comments to senior leadership.
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