Entry level at it's worst - Anonymous employee Fastenal Employee Review

3.0
Sep 9, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Weekdays only and management works with you for schedule at least for part time

Cons

Minimal training then thrown into it. Made to do physical work akin to a light factory setting only no union and no established breaks or lunches. "Eat and Sit" when you can. Which translates into you look lazy if you do and others aren't. Position was bolstered as a great starting point but is looking to be the slave of the store. While others sit and chat about their off hours times you get to clean and actually do physical work most of the time. Expected to handle money and situations that could cost the company money with minimal training and support.

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Great company culture, love the investment they put in for career advancement. Great people to work with, CEO is amazing but he's stepping down this month. Benefits are good. Decentralized organization so your ideas and solutions actually get listened to and implemented. Feel like I'm actually making a difference in the company.

Cons

Pay is lower than the industry average for most departments and they don't keep up with the cost of living, don't do bonuses (unless you're in sales) or pay raises. You have to ask to get one and most times they say no. Very male dominant at the branches and in sales, but many women in corporate leadership. Don't have any DEI initiatives. Not flexible on relocation for internal management roles, have to be at corporate HQ in Winona, MN.

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