As seen in Waste Advantage Every day, many waste and recycling companies rely on route helpers to ensure safe and efficient collection operations. This demanding role requires physical strength and a focus on safety and customer service. Route helpers’ performance directly impacts both drivers and customers, making it a critical yet challenging position to fill…
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 – May 2020 In late 2018, a commercial MRF contacted Leadpoint Business Services. They had 100 percent employee turnover every month, maintenance had fallen way behind schedule, and its ownership was new to the MRF world. They had an operations problem. When OSAAS Makes Sense Companies typically call Leadpoint…
When it comes to safety in the recycling industry, we have rightly put high emphasis on lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures to prevent catastrophic injuries to our employees. In addition, we have seen a marked improvement in the attention MRFs are paying to fall protection hazards and compliance. These are all positive developments and we must continue…
The daily safety huddle is a standard occurrence for MRF managers and their employees, but the routine of it can cause some employees to tune-out. Motivating employees to participate and keeping them engaged in your safety meetings, day after day, is critical. Engagement can help pinpoint areas of confusion, test employees’ knowledge of safety programs…
Keeping your facility and workforce safety conscious – a concept which we covered in a post last year – requires three key steps: drafting a concrete safety plan, providing workers with adequate training and education, and maintaining detailed records. Drafting a concrete safety plan is the starting point for keeping all personnel safe from hazards.…
Manufacturing Job Interview Tips Do manufacturing interviews make you nervous? If you are, you aren’t alone. Interviews can be daunting, and if you don’t perform well, the chances of you getting hired will be very low. If you dread job interviews, here are some ways to make the experience a bit easier. Act Interested Let’s…
LeadPoint’s Hiring and Recruiting Tips: Turning down job Candidates the right way says something about how your culture values people. While no one likes rejection, especially when it comes from a company or position you applied to. Being unemployed is no fun, and applicants spend countless hours perfecting their resumes and practicing for interviews in…
Veterans possess a number of skills and abilities that can contribute to the overall success of your manufacturing company. If you are considering hiring a vet, here are some of the top reasons you won’t regret your decision. Thriving Under Stressful Conditions Members of the armed forces regularly work under stressful conditions that would intimidate…
Anyone who spends an extended amount of time looking for the right employees knows technology can be a real lifesaver. In the internet age, you can post a job to numerous job boards around with world with just one click. You can also screen your prospective employees more efficiently. However, for all the bells and…
As an employer, your workers’ safety is one of your top concerns. To keep your employees safe, you will have to be proactive and share your knowledge and build a culture that embraces safety as good business AND the right thing to do. To be effective with MRF safety, begin by creating an environment that…