ORANGE PARK – Harbor Freight Tools will officially open its new store on Saturday, April 20. The store is located at 1241 Blanding Blvd.

Averaging 15,000 square feet, the store will stock a full selection of tools and accessories in categories including automotive, air, and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and more.

Construction has been ongoing, using local workers and companies from the surrounding Orange Park area.

“We’ve been looking to open a location in Orange Park for a number of years so that we can provide the tools and equipment at tremendous value to the community,” Trey Feiler, Harbor Freight Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Construction, said.

“In addition to finding a great location, we were attracted by the availability of great associates in the Orange Park area, and we look forward to having them join the Harbor Freight team,” Feiler said. 

The store is expected to bring between 25 and 30 new jobs to the community, including sales and logistic supervisors, senior associates, sales associates and seasonal opportunities as well. Harbor Freight provides stability and the opportunity to advance in a company that continues to grow, with more than 28,000 associates and more than 1,400 locations nationwide.