Harbor Freight Tools inks deal for Jacksonville location

CALABASAS, California – Harbor Freight Tools announced it will be opening a new store in Jacksonville at 1712 S. Jackson St., and is expected to open this summer, with an official opening date will be announced later.

According to a release, construction has already begun at the location – which formerly housed the local Beall’s, then the Stage and Gordman stores – using local workers and companies from the surrounding Jacksonville area.

Harbor Freight is expected to bring 25 to 30 new jobs to the community, including sales and logistic supervisors, senior associates and sales associates, as well as seasonal employment opportunities, the release stated.

“ Harbor Freight Tools offers a competitive starting rate along with a best-in-class retail benefits package that includes robust health coverage, and Thanksgiving and Christmas off. Harbor Freight provides stability and the opportunity to advance in a company that continues to grow, with over 23,000 associates and more than 1,100 locations nationwide. Forbes Magazine recently recognized Harbor Freight as the country’s number one employer for Veterans as well as one of the top 20 large employers in all of retail. In addition, DiversityJobs.com has named Harbor Freight one of their 2021 Top Employers, citing the company’s commitment to recruiting and hiring from all diversity groups,” it noted.

“We’ve been looking to open a location in Jacksonville for a number of years so that we can provide the tools and equipment at tremendous values to the community,” said Trey Feiler, Senior Vice President, Real Estate and Construction for Harbor Freight Tools. “In addition to finding a great location, we were attracted by the availability of great associates in the Jacksonville area, and we look forward to having them join the Harbor Freight team.”