Does Russel Metals pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Russel Metals employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Russel Metals. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Russel Metals?

54% of Russel Metals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Russel Metals 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Russel Metals?

Inside Sales Representative (6) , CAD Programmer (3) , Crane Operator (3) , Credit Analyst (3) , Manager (3) , Sales (3) , Sales Representative (3) , Accounts-Receivable Clerk (2) , Forklift Operator (2) , Outside Sales Representative (2) , Press Brake Operator (2) , Sales Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at Russel Metals according to real employee reviews?

"People you work with are great" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 5 reviews)); "Awesome bonus and Nice people to work with." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 4 reviews)); "Lot to learn, coworkers friendly and helping." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Russel Metals according to real employee reviews?

"Pay and annual bonus not upto industry standards" ((in 6 reviews)); "Full of favoritism and politics." ((in 3 reviews))

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3.1

54% would recommend to a friend

(84 total reviews)

John Reid

68% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Russel Metals has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Russel Metals 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

84 reviews

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Good place to work with no specific downsides

Cad programmer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good place to work with

Cons

currently nothing specific to mention

3.0

May 27, 2026

Decent pay and work-life balance, but management lacks capabilities

Material handler/forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for what one does Work/life balance Peers are easygoing

Cons

Some supervisors lack focus Ongoing feeling of warehouse vs management friction Excessive absenteeism

2.0

Apr 22, 2026

Was Okay

Saw operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Got to operate overhead cranes, load trucks, saw, pick orders, do saw cuts

Cons

Did 5 peoples jobs, when my title only stated to do saw cuts

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Jobs at Russel Metals

Warehouse Material Handler

Communications Administrative Assistant (12 Month Contract)