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We're a 47-year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,500 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value. read more
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Q&A With Harbor Freight Tools Employees

At Harbor Freight Tools, we are passionate about one thing: making great tools affordable for our hardworking customers. We’re looking for great associates who share that passion.

How employees describe working at Harbor Freight Tools

I basically get paid 17 and hour to get screamed at over pld coupons and warranties

The pay nobody looks for more

The level of quailty and its wide range of different industry tools dpr all trades keeps me comimg back

I have been publicly yelled at. I've been met with animosity and annoyance or asking questions. Been met with rude comments. I was scolded for helping a customers and showing them where products are by a two supervisors at once ganging up on me. Have been told by management to ask someone else.

I would like to be recognized by the right people

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What it's like to work at Harbor Freight Tools

  • Harbor Freight Tools employees generally work 8.1 hrs a day
  • Employees at Harbor Freight Tools report the work pace is comfortably fast
  • On a typical day, employees at Harbor Freight Tools have 1 meeting
  • 75% of Harbor Freight Tools employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
  • Harbor Freight Tools employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
  • 41% of Harbor Freight Tools employees report they are happy with their work life balance
  • Harbor Freight Tools employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
  • 58% of Harbor Freight Tools employees call their work environment positive

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What are the team outings like at Harbor Freight Tools?

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  • The closest thing to a team outing is our breaks where we walk around the building to discuss how middle management needs to chill out of micromanaging and scheduling meetings that take time from me talking to candidates

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What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Harbor Freight Tools?

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  • Ask for what you deserve for salary when getting hired because they will not give you anything above 1% every year and blame you for it even though the company is growing and making crazy amounts of money

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What are your coworkers at Harbor Freight Tools like?

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  • Tired.

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How do I do well in an interview at Harbor Freight Tools?

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  • Make sure to ask detailed questions about your team's tenure and hours.

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What benefits does Harbor Freight Tools provide?

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  • Medical dental

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How challenged are you at Harbor Freight Tools?

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  • Very challenged

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How long does it take for sick time call outs to fall off your record at Harbor Freight

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Does Harbor Freight send a paper copy of w2 form or only digital? Thanks

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How can I find out my start date and the date that I stopped working for Harbor Freight?

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I’m filling out a application and I want to use Harbor Freight as a reference. How can I find out my start date and the time I stopped working for Harbor Freight?

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Who do I need to contact to report discrimination and a unsafe work environment?

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How can I see how many hours I worked

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What is the opportunity for growth in this establishment?

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what is the retirement system or option? how many years to work before qualifying for retirement or pension

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What is the policy on scheduling?

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40% of Harbor Freight Tools employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 14% are neutral and 46% would not recommend working at Harbor Freight Tools to their friends.

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