As seen in Waste Today Are you struggling to find and retain qualified individuals for entry-level and general labor positions in your waste or recycling operation? This is a common challenge. The work is physically demanding, and conditions can be tough. Recruiters must use creative and personalized approaches to succeed. Here are four proven tactics.…
As seen in Waste Advantage Onboarding is not a one-time event. Prioritizing the experience of your new employees can help create a positive work environment, boost morale, and improve employee retention and engagement. By Mike Huycke Filling entry-level and general labor positions across the waste and recycling industry can be challenging. Retaining employees in these…
As seen in Waste Advantage Leadpoint, founded in 2000, solved a pressing need in the waste and recycling industry: employing a safe, stable, and productive workforce. Leadpoint’s labor solutions model, a first in the recycling industry, embedded a full-time, steady crew of sorters, groundskeepers, supervisors, and managers in MRFs of all sizes. The company built…
As seen in Recycling Today, March 2024 Issue Today’s hiring landscape requires innovation and user-friendly systems to build and sustain a robust pipeline of qualified applicants. Candidates expect seamless and expeditious experiences when applying for roles. A multidimensional recruiting approach integrating artificial intelligence (AI), technology and a dedicated team helps meet job seekers’ expectations…
As seen in Waste Advantage – November 2023 Effective second chance hiring programs provide job seekers with a clear pathway to meaningful employment. Setting the Stage for Success Leadpoint faced significant challenges in maintaining their workforce, during the tumultuous year of 2020, marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to these challenges, Maiko Joslin and…
As seen in Waste Advantage – November 2023 In 2018, upon her release from prison, Maiko Joslin embarked on a new journey by landing an entry-level position at Leadpoint Business Services, a workforce solutions company specializing in the waste and recycling industry. Before taking this role, Maiko developed her skills and work ethic through various…
We stand behind our Leadpoint recycling employees, with Leadership development opportunities that will help you get ahead. With hard work and dedication, many of our entry level employees move up into Line Lead and Manager roles. All it takes from you is a desire to get ahead and a commitment to the job. We’ll help…
Every day, dozens of motivated men and women start working at Leadpoint. Most of them join us as Sorters in a Materials Recycling Facility or MRF. These jobs are tough. They’re dangerous. And the workplace can be hot or cold depending on the time of year. It’s not for everyone. But for many of our…
New Employees, Existing Employees. It’s a situation every MRF manager has faced: how to bring new employees into the plant and integrate them with the existing team without disrupting the operation and its productivity. It happens when there’s turnover, when shifts or days are added to the schedule, or when new lines and equipment are…
As seen in Waste Advantage Magazine, October 2018 Executive Summary Tri-County Recycling & Solid Waste of Appleton, Wisconsin, had a problem at their materials recycling facility (MRF). The county was losing money due to poor quality and missed items on the sort line. The site’s leaders were struggling with turnover and the inconsistent number of…