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

Jan 12, 2015

Poor management and slaves to the shareholders

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some really great colleagues.

Cons

Office culture is toxic. Training is nonexistent. Executives are miserable.

Radius Recycling Response

11y

Thank you for your response. Whether a current or former employee, we would greatly appreciate a meeting to discuss your concerns.

1.0

Jan 6, 2015

If I could give them a zero, I would

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company, fairly good benefits. Might look good on a resume, unless someone is familiar with the industry and with Schnitzer's tactics.

Cons

No raises for the minions who really do all the work. No advancement unless you are part of the IN crowd, the political parasites who know how to B.S. Horrible management. Terrible treatment of the employees who are apparently of no importance or significance to these bloated managers. Really a mess, in general. People hate showing up at work, from management on down, and that is obvious to everyone. So much grumbling and complaining, and mostly from the ones who do nothing and have all the benefits and bonuses. They are the ones who have it all, get it all, and don't have to worry about losing their jobs. The rest of us just shut up. Five years there, and I have yet to see a pay raise. Oh yes, I did get one for $.25 in 2013. Wow, aren't they generous? The CEO gets millions in bonuses all throughout the year, and is generally hated due to her lack of etchics, caring, and the job she is doing. Lower echelon employees are expected to hold the place together, while the managers cut out early, are accountable to no one, get to declare all kinds of bogus reimbursable expenses, and are treated as if they poop gold. I could go on forever, but basically it is a very depressing atmosphere, both physically and emotionally. Avoid it like the plaque.

Radius Recycling Response

11y

Thank you for your honest review. While it is never easy to hear this, it is important that we do. If you are willing, a phone conversation with an HR representative in Portland would be greatly appreciated. Please be assured it would be confidential. The only way we can do better is if we understand the concerns of our employees.

1.0

Dec 19, 2014

Headed in the wrong direction

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many of the people I worked with were wonderful, hardworking people.

Cons

Top management does not understand the business at its most basic level. The CEO can't tell aluminum from stainless so she relies on the opinion of others. There is a good ol' boys club patting themselves on the back and protecting each other from being exposed as the frauds they are. Compensation and promotions are based on who you know and who you are related to. If you have ever worked for Naparano then this is the place for you!

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