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Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight Roberto Moreno is a Facilities & Operations Manager at Schnitzer Steel Reno, NV. "Hispanic Heritage means to me a celebration of Hispanic culture and tradition. I'm proud to work at Schnitzer because it is a good and fair company which has given me many opportunities to be successful in my career."
Each year Hispanic Heritage Month, a period meant to celebrate the contributions and influences of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States, is recognized from September 15th through October 15th. Schnitzer Steel is excited to join in on the celebration through our Hispanic Employee Resource Group (HERG). To learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month visit:
“Schnitzer is proud to continue our partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and support the Fishing for Energy Program,” said Colin Kelly, Vice President of Public Affairs at Schnitzer Steel. "For more than 10 years Schnitzer operations have processed this discarded fishing gear to facilitate responsible disposal and recycling. By supporting the fishing community and working to keep our waterways clean, we strengthen our commitment to the environment– on both land and sea."
It’s official – Schnitzer has been certified as a Great Place To Work®! Through this Certification, we join a distinguished group of companies that value employee trust, respect, pride, and camaraderie. “We are proud to be honored with this important recognition. Throughout our 115-year history, we have established a culture based on respect, fairness, and equal opportunity, defining excellence by innovation, employee engagement, and productivity. Our Great Place to Work Certification is a testament to our ongoing commitment to enhancing employee experience, fostering a workplace culture of inclusion, and operating according to our core values – safety, sustainability, and integrity.” - Tamara Lundgren, Schnitzer Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Read more about Schnitzer’s Certification as a Great Place to Work.
On Saturday, August 7th, our team in Eugene, Oregon supported the local fire department to combat a local brush fire by providing forklifts and a skid steer to assist crews pulling apart debris. Thank you to our Eugene team, our Southern Oregon General Manager Isaac Dobler, Eugene Facility Manager Greg St. Clair, Kevin Umberger, Aaron Blanton, and Mark Benneworth. As Battalion Chief Chris Paskett from the Eugene Springfield Fire Department so eloquently wrote, “They performed safely and efficiently for an extended period and were the key element in our ability to mitigate this situation. This kind of "neighbor-helping-neighbor" cooperation is not commonly seen today. A special thanks from ESF for the assist, which is in line with Schnitzer's core values of ‘taking care of each other, our workplace and the communities in which we operate.’"
When Rob Ellsworth started as a sustainability and energy intern for Schnitzer Steel’s Pick-n-Pull subsidiary, nothing was guaranteed. But through hard work and dedication, he turned that internship into a career. Now the company’s Corporate Sustainability Program Manager, Ellsworth spoke with Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Scrap News about his decade-long career at Schnitzer, and how he helped build the company’s sustainability program from the ground up.
Fire debris that enters a Schnitzer facility could include burnt vehicles, RVs or other metal appliances generally found in a home. Through a partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Debris Management Task Force, we’re proud to share a story of recovery for some of the household items burned during the wildfires that devastated Oregon in 2020. Hear from Schnitzer’s Director of Regional Operations, Dan Prophater about the brief but important journey these materials take as they are transformed from fire debris to useful resources.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Rianna Ruschman - Senior Manager, Internal Audit Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Gender Identity: Cisgender Orientation or Ally: Straight Ally Gender Expression: Female What does PRIDE mean to you? "To me, PRIDE means the appreciation, respect, and celebration of love for all individuals." Why are you proud to work at Schnitzer Steel? "I feel that Schnitzer's values align with my own. I care a lot about the planet and the people on it. As a recycling company, I feel we are doing good for the planet while also giving back to the communities in which we operate. I feel that Schnitzer values our employees and shows this by having focuses on safety, inclusion, and equality." What would you want an LGBTQ+ candidate to know about working at Schnitzer? Schnitzer has no tolerance for discrimination and the tone at the top makes this clear. All individuals are welcome and valued here!"
Schnitzer Steel has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for many years. Over the past few months we have made several donations such as cloth masks, partnered in Earth Day cleanups, led scrap drives, and helped repair some of their facilities. Donations have been made to Birmingham, AL, Concord, NH, Macon, GA, Oakland, CA, Portland, OR, and Tacoma, WA. We are excited for our ongoing partnership and further opportunities working with the Boys and Girls Club of America.
This Saturday, June 19th, many Americans will be celebrating Juneteenth, which traditionally has commemorated the end of slavery. Juneteenth has gained in significance in the past year as awareness of social justice inequities has also increased. Read further to learn more about Juneteenth and how we can all engage and support each other. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery. Given communications of the time, however, it was not until June 19, 1865 that enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free. Juneteenth became a state holiday in Texas in 1980, and 48 states and the District of Columbia have either declared Juneteenth as a state or ceremonial holiday. It is also called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. Understanding Juneteenth and its significance is a way we can continue to support the fight against racism and bias and increase understanding.
