Poor management and low pay overshadow some quiet time - Supply Chain Associate Fastenal Employee Review

1.0
25 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Sometimes the office isn't very busy, so you actually have plenty of time to yourself.

Cons

Management and compliance were extremely poor, and the company lacked diversity. When I joined, they believed I fully met the company’s requirements, but because the branch wasn’t very busy, I was laid off for no fault of my own. They have a zero-tolerance policy for mistakes—they won’t allow you to make any errors at all, and even the slightest mistake can cause them to dismiss everything you’ve done. Moreover, the salary is truly pitifully low, making it difficult to cover normal daily expenses. Gender diversity in the office is extremely poor, and the workforce is racially homogeneous. As a result, if you’re prone to depression,

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5.0
9 Jun 2026
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Pros

Management is good Hours are negotiable Time off is available Opportunities to move up always available

Cons

No commissions for part time

3.0
27 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of responsibility. Decentralized company, which can work in your favor.

Cons

Pay is low based on competitors. Politics, lots of it. Cost-centers everywhere. Everyone has to make money off the branches: the hub, NA, regions, support, etc. Being a GM is probably one of the hardest jobs. Your job on the lean team is to support NA and the branch. It is hard to fully support both at the same time. It is a balancing act that frequently is blamed on you. Frequently, your coworkers just want to put their name on your work and create problems because of their egos.

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