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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

Q&A With Harbor Freight Tools Employees

How's career growth and advancement at Harbor Freight Tools?

Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • 70% of the same employees also feel like Harbor Freight Tools is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Harbor Freight Tools.

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How are the managers in the Sales department at Harbor Freight Tools?

Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Harbor Freight Tools' Sales team rates their manager a D+ or 59/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The sales team (91%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.

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What's the pay like for employees at Harbor Freight Tools?

Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Harbor Freight Tools employees rates their pay and overall compensation a B or 70/100. 66% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 73% of employees get raises every year.

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Should I work at Harbor Freight Tools?

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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