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Harbor Freight Tools

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Used to be more of a friendly enviroment. A lot of the focus is now on growth not all good if stores are in bad location - Assistant Manager Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

3.0
21 Sept 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Pay... 401 contributions match up to 10% heathcare is almost free paid time off acrues fast.

Cons

The company is growing too fast trying to keep up with some of big box and losing sight of current store hurdles while all stores are not the same they expect the process to be a cookie cutter thought process

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5.0
26 June 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Great store leader. Great team to work with. The company cares about its employees. The pay is better than most retail places. Open door policy. Good work life balance. Fun place to work.

Cons

Not getting to work overtime often.

4.0
16 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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