Does Radius Recycling pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Radius Recycling employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Radius Recycling. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Radius Recycling?

37% of Radius Recycling employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Radius Recycling 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Radius Recycling?

Manager (17) , Forklift Operator (5) , Human Resources (5) , Accounting (4) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Class A Truck Driver (4) , General Manager (4) , Store Manager (4) , (3) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Machine Operator (3) , Office Manager (3) , Production Manager (3) , Senior Accountant (3) , Supervisor (3)

What are the pros of working at Radius Recycling according to real employee reviews?

"They offered pretty good benefits" ((in 31 reviews)); "Good pay and they hire quickly" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great people and team." ((in 24 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 7 reviews)); "good team to work with." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Radius Recycling according to real employee reviews?

"I've caught my direct manager lie about things and then try to cover them up." ((in 12 reviews)); "So many layoffs that it became a pretty depressing place to work." ((in 9 reviews)); "Management needs additional training" ((in 7 reviews)); "Hostile work environment and poor training." ((in 6 reviews)); "Most employees can't take time off." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Radius Recycling layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Radius Recycling layoffs and their outlook for job security at Radius Recycling in 2026.

Radius Recycling reviews

2.8

37% would recommend to a friend

(325 total reviews)

Tamara L. Lundgren

36% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

Radius Recycling has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 325 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Radius Recycling employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

325 reviews

1.0

Feb 17, 2015

Take advice from current employees and look elsewhere for employment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay, but in the end not worth a terrible work environment. Management continues to speak of investment in employees while they continue to do layoffs and routine organizational changes resulting in zero stability and zero confidence from employees.

Cons

Almost everything. Human resource management completely contrary to what the title stands for as is CEO's 'dedication' to those that work here. Her management style directly reflected by senior and junior management staff resulting in depressed, unhappy and unmotivated morale.

Radius Recycling Response

11y

Thank you for your honest review. Though painful to read, it's important for us to hear. With that said, have you discussed your concerns with your HRBP? We encourage you to do so. The only way we can affect change is by knowing what you are experiencing.

1.0

Feb 12, 2015

Stock and company falling

Metal grader, weighmaster, welder/fabricator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have been told by hr that we have good life insurance.

Cons

As the Senior Human Resources Specialist said, “The challenges of the market have limited the bonus pool over the last few years.” They are right since I only got a lousy $.30 raise this year. What makes it worse is that our CEO made over $11 MILLION DOLLARS this year! My boss said we all received small raises b/c our company was doing badly. But our CEO got a $5.5 million bonus. I agree with other reviews about the good old boys club with the company. Also it’s suspicious that when the company began replying to posts that is the same time when there were 5 star reviews! Too bad Schnitzer Steel doesn’t spend that time helping employees rather than weird attempt to improve there rating!!

Radius Recycling Response

11y

First, thank you for commenting. It is true we are dealing with market conditions that are less than favorable, and yes that does affect all aspects of the organization. Second, there is no coordinated effort to improve our ratings. It's an interesting theory, but is not the case. We are replying because we are aware of the challenges we face and how it reflects upon the organization. Change is not always easy and it takes time. We are working to make Schnitzer a better organization for our employees and our customers.

2.0

Jan 26, 2015

Mixed reviews

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company has great, dedicated employees at the mid-management level (site management to regional directors) and field based support functions. Great benefits package (insurance coverage, low premiums), generous annual PTO balance, 401k match.

Cons

Company has great, dedicated employees at the mid-management level (site management to regional directors) but their input is often overlooked and not requested. Perception is that corporate salaries (non-revenue generating) rise disproportionately to the salaries of the front-line employees who drive revenue as well as adding corporate personnel which increases the overhead costs. Recent layoffs have shaken employees faith in the company and belies the core values. Salaries not competitive.

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