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 33 reviews)); "Good pay and they hire quickly" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great people and team." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 7 reviews)); "My coworkers were great people and the benefits are awesome." ((in 6 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 11 reviews)); "Layoffs, excessive workload and penny pinching." ((in 10 reviews)); "Management needs additional training" ((in 8 reviews)); "Hostile work environment and poor training." ((in 5 reviews)); "Most employees can't take time off." ((in 5 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.

What are the top reviewed Radius Recycling locations?

Portland , Tacoma , Oakland , Everett , Sacramento , Atlanta , McMinnville , Rancho Cordova , Boston , Birmingham , Auburn , Cartersville , Kansas City , Salinas , Memphis , Modesto , Newark , San Jose , Concord , Johnston , Attleboro , Albany , Columbus , Salt Lake City , Chicago , Virginia Beach , New York , Billings , Raleigh , San Antonio

Radius Recycling reviews

2.8

37% would recommend to a friend

(326 total reviews)

Tamara L. Lundgren

36% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (326 reviews)

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Radius Recycling has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 326 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).

Reviews by job title

326 reviews

2.0

May 20, 2015

Miss Management

Baler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Yes they do advance you up the ladder and put you onto different machines with some training, and there may or may not be a bonus for all the work you do. Limited advancement but there is some.

Cons

As echoed in a lot of reviews , management takes a one day course on how to manage the employees and relies on ongoing experience to continue the education. This is stupid. Advancement depends a lot on whose buddy you are. I am fine with being laid off however the lower seniority people making far less retain their jobs and they have far less safety and diligence in doing the work and will have a stronger chance of being injured. Just an accident waiting to happen. Not a healthy place to work. Too much talk of safety and slowing down and non verbal communication that contradicts what you are told. Bottom line : not a safe work environment , and stress levels are high.

4.0

May 13, 2015

Fun casual work environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The yard managers were great to work with. They're direct to the point, and don't sugar coat much which I appreciate it. They encourage you to work independently or as team and don't micro manage you. They provide lunch or bbq's for us periodically for various reasons such as so many days without injuries ect which makes us feel appreciated. The small tight knit group of employees knows each other on first name basis and for the most part have a positive re pore with each other. They work well together ensuring a positive yard experience for customers and successful team. I enjoyed working with all of them and considered them my 2nd family. Although the bonuses and raises are little to be desired, they pay is decent and the benefits are good. A combination of all making my experience there a valued one.

Cons

Corporate has a hold on the yards from a far and doesn't take into consideration the needs of the individual yard. They group the yards together and rather than looking at each yards success and struggles which has hindered the yard. The raises and bonuses are minimal at the yard level employees while corporate level employees are receiving large bonuses and lunch on the company everyday.

Radius Recycling Response

10y

Please come talk to me.

1.0

May 7, 2015

Horrible! Worst company I have ever worked at.

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good location for transportation and competitive salary with a small bonus, but the nasty depressing culture that exists overwhelms any positives.

Cons

Very negative morale, nasty management style with no positive corporate culture. I have never experienced a company like this where most people were outright miserable.

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