I hope you like hard work, because there's plenty of it. - Anonymous employee Fastenal Employee Review

4.0
Jun 24, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There is steady a workflow. Even through the worst of times, we did not see any layoffs. It's fairly easy to climb the career ladder in a short amount of time.

Cons

-This has to be some of the lowest pay in the industry. -Some people are allowed to shun duties that the dont find pleasureable. Those duties are then passed on to others, whose feet are held to the fire if the duties are not done. -Facility management can be inconsistent

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Management is good Hours are negotiable Time off is available Opportunities to move up always available

Cons

No commissions for part time

2.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- You are forced to learn how to drive a forklift - 40 hours no matter what for full time

Cons

- No commission as of Jan 2026 - Shareholders > Employees - Constantly lifting heavy items - No overtime at all - No vision insurance - 2 scheduled checks a month

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