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Harbor Freight Tools

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Great concept; but The Bar can't be lower. - Anonymous employee Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

3.0
10 Oct 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Low expectations=low stress Loyal, growing Customer Base Good Concept "cheap tools" Laid back atmosphere

Cons

The lack of education and training is evident; many managers create "best practices" or reinvent the wheel because training is nonexistent. New ideas every week but nothing is enforced.....no expectations Management selection is purely based on experience; education is not valued or required:10 years as a deli supervisor at Piggly Wiggly or a department head at Dillard doesn't translate into successful Managers. Push Managers to lead.......too many have a "department head mentality" glorified stockers Fix replenishment; the warehouse overstock is dangerous and creates shortage and organization issues.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Insurance for part time employees, benefits for part time employees, pay well above minimum wage

Cons

Can sometimes be overstaffed, and very small hours for part timers

3.0
7 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Salary, $18.28/hr, benefits, enjoy working with customers

Cons

Management has changed. Store is in chaos. I've been there nearly 4 years and I'm very unhappy with some management.

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