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Harbor Freight Tools

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Watch out for management - Warehouse Lead Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

1.0
21 Feb 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
16 Jun 2026
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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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