Experience undermined by low pay and expectations - Warehouse Associate Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
17 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lots of hands-on experience, Exposure to Business practices.

Cons

A lot of expectations for so little pay and compensation. Almost no "separation of powers" essentially expected to do what a account rep can do, Lack of professionalism by everybody. Expected to "take ownership" with very little instruction and reprimanded for asking or making mistakes. Willingness to recruit people but unwillingness to get the equipment needed to complete the job (androids and trucks).

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5.0
9 Jun 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

3.0
27 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lots of responsibility. Decentralized company, which can work in your favor.

Cons

Pay is low based on competitors. Politics, lots of it. Cost-centers everywhere. Everyone has to make money off the branches: the hub, NA, regions, support, etc. Being a GM is probably one of the hardest jobs. Your job on the lean team is to support NA and the branch. It is hard to fully support both at the same time. It is a balancing act that frequently is blamed on you. Frequently, your coworkers just want to put their name on your work and create problems because of their egos.

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