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Harbor Freight Tools

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I loved working for this company, but in the end the company plays favorites and doesn't care about their employees. - Head Pricing Coordinator Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

3.0
15 Jul 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Paid time off for part timers and full time. -flexible hours -closed for thanksgiving and Christmas -only 6 blacked out weekends a year

Cons

-lack of communication between management and district management -angry customers -customers blame cashiers for getting what they paid for -consistency -gossip -high turnover rate in employees -preach about moving up in the company but rarely happens unless you're a favorite of the District Manager -hours get cut randomly even though they keep hiring -management asks employee to use PTO to make up for pay roll issues monthly

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15 Jun 2026
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Pros

Very simplified processes. Step by step.

Cons

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4.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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