Fastenal reviews

3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,803 total reviews)

Daniel Florness

78% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Fastenal has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 5,803 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Fastenal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transporte y logística industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews
1.0
Sep 30, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The only pro i can think of is having extra money in my pocket, but at 11 dollars an hour for the work you do it is not worth it.

Cons

1. storeage of items was unsafe for employees. 2. they dont use the proper equipment and vehicles the job requires. 3. they try to cut your breaks short. 4. not fair in the amount of work each employee is given. (if you work fast you will not be rewarded).

2.0
Sep 30, 2013

Building Block

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Great relationships within my branch. -Great experience learning how to sell B2B from maintenance, purchasing agents, up to president's of large companies. -A lot of autonomy as far as which customer's will be called upon and how you will sell them. -Opportunity to sell a solution. Our Fastenal Vending machines are very unique in the way we stock them and without an actual contract being signed. -Opportunity to manage a book of business like it was your own.

Cons

-No advancement opportunity in my area -50 hour work week minimum. Note: Working only 50hrs per week(salary) you will not be successful by your 2nd year. -Turn over. I'm the longest standing member at my branch @ 2.5 years. -Pay. Base pay is $2200. $2200/4(weeks)=$550 per week. $550(per week)/55(hours per week)= $10/hr. Note:Granted there is commission ranging from $400 up to infinitive per mo. depending on revenue and vertical growth. But, most likely $400-1200/per mo. in commission is the norm. -55 hours per work week isn't just selling. You are the salesman, the counter clerk, the receiving department, product procurement, vending machine filler, and the accounting department when your sales go past net 30. Wearing multiple hats is an understatement. -Too many directions and those directions are constantly changing. Our new president is returning the company to more simplicity which is a good thing. However, we are still pushing several agendas at once. -No appreciation for a job well done. You sold the highest $ amount in the district in our bounty promotion in August? Cool. But, why can't you do it again in September? -Guys, in conclusion.. this company is made for someone out there who graduated high school or college and wants to work really hard without looking at their opportunity cost. This company will wear you down with their frequent questionable decisions and lack of appreciation.

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