Early 80's type company in 2015 - Anonymous employee Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
25 Mar 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Weekends, general manager has the ability to run his store his way, and closing at 5 pm.

Cons

Pay stays low. Fastenal is a rotating door of employees because of that. They expect you to bust your tail end, for the challenge and not the better pay. can not come close to competitors prices since Fastenal's new commission plan. Want you to bring in new customers, but don't want you to go below a certain margin, but believe you will still get their business through "excellent customer service." Vending machines are also about as useful as a single blade razor trying to shave a gorilla.

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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

4.0
9 Jul 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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