I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Fastenal (Ottawa, KS) in Jan 2016
Interview
The hiring process is a fairly stream lined process. The process includes that you have to be invited to a very informal and short, but informative, over-the-phone interview with someone from HR. After making past that interview, you go on to the interview with the store manager who has the decision to make whether or not he/she believes you're a good fit for the company and the store. After making past the first two interviews, you get to interview with the General Manager, who then again decides your fate. After interviewing with the GM and Regional Manager, both will discuss whether or not you are fit to work at Fastenal. After the job offer is extended to you, you are required to take a drug analysis test for illegal drugs
The interview was very basic simple and straight forward, read all of the questions off a list. Not to challenging, manager simply wanted to get it over with. but like i said pretty simple, wont last any longer than an hour or so, expect a call back within a few days and then you will meet with the DM
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Fastenal (York, PA) in Oct 2014
Interview
Applied online due to a friend I knew working in the store. Got called for a phone interview a couple days later. Finally had a 1 to 1 interview with a local manager.