Decent company overall could invest in other areas of their business - General Manager Fastenal Employee Review

3.0
Jan 18, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

A solid company that is stable and frugal. If they spent more money in some additional areas of their business it would make it a better and more efficient company to work for. They continue proper and develop but need to catch up fast with the world of technology and innovation.

Cons

Inefficiency in some of their supply chain could be spruced up and have either a system like Amazon or a robotic picking system that would help more accuracy perhaps. Also they need a strong IT development strategy as they are falling short with some of the changes our world is seeing in every day life with technology advancing quickly! Could offer much more in depth sales training and bonuses/rewards for sales teams.

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
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Pros

Good job to have during college. People are easy going and easy to get along with. Overall really good experience

Cons

Gets repetitive after a while

2.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I like my coworkers and my GM is a good .

Cons

The business model and lean staffing is simply unsustainable. Entry level pay, part time, little training, no commissions. Fastenal is focused on the sale rather than the customer. The wing it mentatility leaves customer service lacking. It's a roll coaster of putting one fire out after the other. They sale the position during the interview process but after your in there's empty promises with no real timelines for when the advancement is coming. Upper management seems out of touch with the day to day business. If you ask for help they simply say you have a good schedule. It's extremely disappointing that it has turned out this way because I was excited about the prospect of becoming an Account manager.

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