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When it’s busy it’s rewarding
Machine Operator (Former Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 9 April 2021
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The most useful review selected by IndeedWhen it’s busy it’s busy, with overtime, and a sense of accomplishment after the day is done. When it’s the slow time of year you’re afraid to go into work, layoffs hurt more than just the employee, no sense of job security at all.
Pros
Good wage
Cons
Won’t last long
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No available advancement, poor management
Purchasing Assistant/Inside Sales (Former Employee) - Burlington, ON - 12 September 2021
From the time I started to when I went on maternity leave, my time at Russel Metals was good. Everyone got along, found myself to be busy and learning something new everyday. Once my maternity leave ended, and I returned.. my experience took a complete turn to the worst. My position and what I was doing disappeared without me knowing previously. I was then pushed into a monotonous position within administration where I found myself completely bored, sometimes doing no work all day. In regards to management - I found myself having a difficult time trying to find an accommodation when I came back in order to pick up my son from daycare and be able to continue working for the company.I was told by management to “tell someone who cares” while wanting me to choose work over my own family. I was told as well that I had no respect for other people after parking in a spot that was not designated for my manager. And, lastly he called me strong willed, as I said that I proudly take after my uncle and grandfather (who both passed.. and who also both worked with my manager). My manager proceeded to respond with “your uncle and grandfather were two very different people. Your uncle was the salt of the earth who had everyone’s respect while your grandfather had no ones respect nor anyone liked.” This is what broke the camels back and what forced me to look for new work.
Pros
Good and fun coworkers
Cons
Poor management, not busy, favouritism
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There's far better places to work.
Labourer (Current Employee) - Cambridge, ON - 21 July 2021
This company needs an overhaul from top to bottom if things are to ever improve here. So unorganized, so mismanaged, always behind on everything. Constantly back ordering customer orders. Many long-term customers have taken their business elsewhere. There's too much favoritism throughout the plant, passing off tasks to those who actually work and don't throw a hissy fit when told to do their job. Many long term employees have left for other jobs this year through frustration, and because they've simply had enough. Things used to be better here. It's been on a steady decline since I started here, and there's no hope in sight.
Pros
Pay is slightly above average
Cons
Poorly managed, no supervision.
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Not a happy or nice place to work
Warehouse Worker (Former Employee) - Langley, BC - 8 May 2021
The manager has zero people skills the lead hand yells at the crew every day telling them that we are retarted and useless the job is very demanding with little reward I worked there for 2 years hoping things would change but not for a big company I saw many people come and go some only lasting 1 month leaving crying and upset because of the lead hand
Pros
None
Cons
Demanding work no reward
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Good co-workers
Loader and CNC saw operator (Former Employee) - Regina, SK - 23 February 2021
Enjoyed the work and the diversity of things to be done .Due to the economy and the cutbacks the work environment became rather strained. It's also a union job which has its pros and cons. Overall I enjoyed working there Russel is a good organization to work for. Other than I feel that the supervisory staff lacked experience in the industry.
Pros
Good coworkers
Cons
Lack of experienced supervisors
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Excellent company to work for.
Health and Safety Manager (Former Employee) - Mississauga, ON - 27 May 2020
RMI acknowledges the work of their employees through in house promotions. Most managers are good to work with. RMI has a top notch executive team. Very supportive and involved in day to day activities.
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Very busy Steel Service Center
night shift supervisorNorth American leader (Former Employee) - Cherry Blossom Dr. Cambridge, On. - 3 April 2020
Great place to work just too fastpaced for me. Hard-working employees at this facility. Bosses were very demanding. Co-workers were very kind and helped a lot.
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Work life balance was weak
Shipper/Receiver (Former Employee) - Boucherville, QC - 22 January 2020
The morale and culture of the workplace was not the greatest. People were insecure and needed to make themselves Look better by dragging others down. Management was the worst and most insecure by far
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It paid the bills
Machine Operator (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 7 January 2020
There were obvious problems with obvious solutions. Overall it felt more like management was more interested in keeping the money up top than in helping the workers with morale or safety.
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co workers were great
Heavy Equipment Operator (Former Employee) - Delta, BC - 14 December 2019
working at russel was a great experince and i enjoyed working for the people that i did. it was fast paced at times but i like that kind of work. the managers would fun to work with as well.
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fun place to work
Warehouseman (Former Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 9 December 2019
Working there was great, espeaially for a young kid. I learnt what I wanted and didn't want in my future job. Met some amazing people there. Always enjoyed working outside the best
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Great Place to Work
Corporate (Current Employee) - Mississauga, ON - 20 November 2019
Great company culture - very open door and flat in structure.
Very fair total compensation package.
Nice people in Corporate and the Branches.
A lot of long term employees - speaks for itself.
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Run don’t walk
Warehouse Supervisor (Former Employee) - Cambridge, ON - 14 July 2019
Stay away from this company bad safety culture. Horrible employees union employees don’t care high on drugs loading steel. People sleeping on night shift management knows does nothing about it. If you value your life don’t work here.
Pros
Nothing
Cons
Don’t even apply
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The worst plae to work at
Administrative Assistant (Current Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 23 April 2019
Worst management
They have policies In place but they do not follow them
Longest employee there was me and I was there 1 year in the financing sector
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great experience
Regional Credit Manager (Former Employee) - Mississauga, ON - 24 February 2019
Commuted to Mississauga to work for Russel Metals. Was with the company a very long time. Office was always clean and fellow employees were friendly and professional.
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Not bad
Steel Guy (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 31 January 2019
I was here for a year it was okay alright I would say. I like steel and dust and they sure got lots of it I'll tell ya. Watch your legs bud, watch your legs.
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decent company
Purchasing Agent (Current Employee) - Mississauga, ON - 28 January 2019
Great company with great potential but still operating in the past. no flexible work hours, hardly any movement or development opportunities - not good nor bad.
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Local Branch is a great place to work
Manager Thunder Bay Operation (Current Employee) - Thunder Bay, ON - 3 December 2018
The local branch is a great place to work. If we had more/any corporate support the local branch would be much more successful. Current management is only interested numbers on a spreadsheet, no human interaction with workers or customers.
Pros
No policts
Cons
Lack of corporate support
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daily life and responsibilities
CTL Helper Final Level 2 (Former Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 29 November 2018
show up to work everyday, assist in the daily maintenance and operation of the cut to length line. Helped to maintain quality of metal production and shipping. Cross trained to transfer from bay to bay to assist in meeting deadlines. I would work different shifts ( day, evening and nights) as required by the company.
Pros
lots of routine
Cons
great benefits
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Work life will be based on YOU
Operator / Warehouse (Former Employee) - Grande Prairie, AB - 10 August 2018
The day to day grind outcome will depend entirely on you.
A bit of background on myself. I'm a very hardworking and intelligent individual. I dont need direction when I know what I'm doing. I did my work, and most of the time I picked up the slack for others who didn't pull their weight. As a result, management was very happy with me. I got lots of hours, probably taking more than i should have. I left to go back to school, but in an effort to keep me I was offered everything short of the moon.
Takeaways:
- If you dont want to put in the effort, work hard and not meander like a mindless drone, dont be upset when your sitting at the bottom of the totem pole
- Addition to top remark: work here for X number of years doesnt mean you get constant free passes. If your a drain you should be let go and re-evaluate why your such a lazy sack.
- Concerns are heard but not always acted upon. This is normal for many workplaces. Not all suggestions are good suggestions. You have ideas? So what, everyone else does too. You're hired to do a job. Give your input but leave it at that.
-Whine and everyone is likely to become annoyed with you. Dont be that guy. It's stupid.
Pros
Alot of overtime, great pay based on YOUR work ethic, fun people to work with (for the most part)
Cons
Lazy people still managed to get hired
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2018 at the moment going down
Industrial Electrician (Former Employee) - Winnipeg, MB - 4 August 2018
not bad place, with no bright future.they supply with PPE, matching shares up to 3%, and have disant pension plan.the place is split between office people non-union and floor people -union.
Pros
friendly people
Cons
not everybody is friendly
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