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Not What I Had Expected - Logistics Associate Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

2.0
15 Apr 2018
Recommend
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Pros

I was going to assist with opening their new Catskill NY store. I think once the store opens next week, the hours would have been flexible.

Cons

I ended up resigning the next day after the 8 hour orientation. I was disappointed to see that they pretty much demand their logistics associates to sell sell sell those ESP’s and ITC’s. They showed a sample monthly statistics report on a power point at the orientation which turned me off to the job. I have recently retired from a 23 year law enforcement career and was looking to pursue a career with Harbor Freight , but when I saw that, in my opinion that is micromanagement at its finest. It’s a shame they have to do that. I would have expected better from them.

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5.0
26 Jun 2026
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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 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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