As seen in Waste Advantage – November 2023 What is one thing material recovery facilities (MRFs), plastic recovery facilities (PRFs), and polymer sites have in common? Each needs a safe and reliable workforce to keep their facilities running. Staffing these sites is a pivotal challenge in the waste and recycling industry. The hurdle extends beyond…
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…
As seen in Waste Advantage – April 2023 Managing operating costs and employee performance are two of the most important day to day tasks to maintain an efficient recycling facility. Engaging in these tasks can be time consuming and expensive. Labor costs, overhead and burden typically comprise the largest portion of an operating budget. In…
As seen in Recycling Today. Leadpoint, a temporary staffing firm based in Phoenix that works exclusively with the recycling industry, says it seeks to stand out to job seekers and exceed their expectations as the company works to fill hundreds of recycling operations jobs each week. In early-2020, Leadpoint started exploring chatbot technology, searching for…
Recycling facilities are altering lines and adding equipment to keep up with market needs. But how do you ensure MRF workers keep pace with the changes? As seen in Resource Recycling, April 2020 2020 Trend: Your MRF Will ChangeIndustry leaders, experts and pundits believe 2020 will be another year of consolidation and M&A activity within…
By Len Christopher, Chief Operating Officer As seen in Resource Recycling, February 25, 2020 The last 20 years have brought many changes to the waste and recycling industry, all of which I’ve watched through the eyes of Leadpoint Business Services. We are a specialty workforce company that helps recyclers take the chaos out of MRF…
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…