Employee Spotlight: Eric Savage
We had so much fun bragging about one of our amazing employees in our last post that we couldn’t wait to do it again. Quincy Recycle has always put a great deal of focus on safety. Without it, we can’t operate at the high levels needed to provide industry-leading customer service to our partners. So, today we are going to spend some time getting to know an employee who puts safety first. Meet Eric Savage!
Eric works in our New Haven, IN facility, and has been with Quincy Recycle for 6 years. He currently serves as the Operations Manager and is always looking for new and innovative ways to help his team stay safe at work.
Quincy Recycle’s Core Values
If you’ve read our blog in the past, then you may have heard us talk about our core values. Our core values are at the heart of what we do each and every day. The entire team at Quincy Recycle is extremely committed to our core values and Eric is certainly no exception.
Focused on Safety
Eric is extremely dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment for his team, which aligns well with our first core value, Alive and Well. Safety in the workplace is ever-changing, especially in recent months and Eric’s tireless commitment to this core value is why we are excited to feature him today.
“Eric’s number one priority is making sure his teammates make it home to their partners every day. He is always innovating production plans focused around the foundation of safety and our number one core value, Alive and Well.” — Michael Malloy (General Manager, Quincy Recycle)
Let’s learn more about Eric!
1. What does a typical day at work look like for you?
My typical day consists of checking in on all my employees seeing how their day is going and if there is anything I can do to help. I also spend a lot of my time tracking production, managing inventory, and resolving any issues that come up throughout the course of the day.
2. How would you describe the culture at Quincy Recycle?
Supportive. We are only as strong as our weakest link. At Quincy Recycle, we want everyone to be successful and enjoy coming to work each day.
3. Are there any big projects you are currently working on?
My maintenance team and I have been working on developing new and updating existing training procedures and preventive maintenance forms for all of our stationary and mobile equipment. The new and updated forms will help with training our staff on how to safely operate and maintain their equipment, reducing the risk of injury as well as potential downtime and repair costs should the equipment become damaged.
4. What’s one thing you’d like prospective employees to know about the company?
Your career is what you make it and opportunities at Quincy Recycle are endless. Quincy Recycle does a great job identifying strengths of employees and putting them in positions where they can utilize those strengths.
5. When you’re not at work, how would we find you spending your free time?
I spend my free time with my wife and kids. We enjoy being outside hiking and camping. My wife and I are very competitive and play in various sporting leagues such as Softball, Volleyball, Golf, and Bowling.
Alive and Well
We are all proud of Eric and grateful to have him as part of our team. His commitment to our first core value, Alive and Well helps make us a better company. We’re in the recycling business, but without our people, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.
Our culture and core values define who we are at Quincy Recycle. Recently, we put together a video showcasing the Alive and Well core value and what it means to the team. Check it out!
Are you interested in learning more about Quincy Recycle?
Check out our About Us page for company background and our Careers page for information on how to join our team.
Quincy Recycle is in the business of solving waste stream problems for manufacturers. With in-house logistics, equipment distribution, and food waste processing, we are a one-stop-shop in helping our partners maximize their financial and sustainability goals from coast-to-coast.
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Employee Spotlight: Hannah Hauk
“Hannah is fearless in reaching out to brand-new customers to foster new relationships,” said Indianapolis GM Michael Malloy. That’s why the Core Value he associates with Hannah is “Be Courageous and Try It”. “Hannah focuses on keeping our plant safe by expediting our tons off the floor. Anytime you challenge her to do more or a new role, she is always willing to try it and make it her task.” It’s easy to see why Hannah has become such an asset to the Quincy Recycle Team!
When did you start with Quincy Recycle?
September 13th 2021
What was your job title when you started?
Account Logistics Coordinator
What is your current title?
Account Logistics Coordinator/ Sales Coordinator
If you had to pick one, which Core Value is your favorite and why?
“Commit, be tenacious, and compete to win” is my favorite core value because I believe in going the extra mile to achieve your personal goals and create a win for the whole team as well.
What was the most challenging thing to learn in your roles?
The most challenging thing to learn was how to navigator the computer program for our data keeping.
What was the most surprising or fun thing to learn?
The most surprising and fun thing to learn about Quincy Recycle was the amount of waste that is actually created on the industrial level and all the different processes of production for recyclables.
What’s your favorite part about working at Quincy Recycle?
My favorite part about working at Quincy Recycle is the ability to take ownership of your role and expand your knowledge freely.
What would you like prospective employees to know about Quincy Recycle?
Quincy Recycle is a wonderfully cultured work environment full of plenty of opportunity to grow and achieve success.
What are some of your hobbies outside of work?
Some of my hobbies include; going out to eat, going to festivals, spending time outdoors, or spending time with my family and friends.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever read or received?
The best piece of advice I have received was “Worry about the things you can control, not what you can’t”
If you had to pick a song to portray the culture of Quincy Recycle, what would it be and why?
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves because at the end of the day there are no mistakes.
Secure Unboxing, Shredding, & Recycling for Print Materials
Boxes of unused or confidential print materials don’t only take up space; they’re also a liability.
So what do you do with paper and print materials that can’t be thrown away? When it comes to disposing of your print materials, security is a priority.
Quincy Recycle can safely and securely shred your bulk print materials and books, so you don’t have to worry about sensitive or obsolete information getting into the wrong hands. Our facilities have state-of-the-art shredding equipment specially designed to shred paper, cardboard, and even hardcover books. We work with various industries to ensure their products and paper waste are properly safeguarded and destroyed throughout our entire waste management process.
Businesses around the country trust us to handle their waste streams. Let’s take a look at a few of the mass-production industries that commonly partner with Quincy Recycle for secure unboxing, shredding, and recycling services.
Education Industry
Testing materials, misprinted booklets, and obsolete educational materials aren’t items you want floating back into the market. When these materials aren’t properly shredded or destroyed, they can be unethically used or sold back to consumers.
Quincy Recycles handles the unboxing, shredding, and recycling of educational materials to ensure they’re properly destroyed and disposed of in a sustainable manner. Companies that manufacture these materials are ideal partners for us because we can handle thousands of pounds of paper waste at a time. Our trucks and secure processes ensure that your bulk print waste that is no longer meant for the consumer market never makes it back into circulation.
Wholesale Industry
Wholesalers often find themselves storing old marketing materials, outdated product catalogs, and unsold magazines or books.
As these materials accumulate into a significant volume of waste, they begin to take up valuable warehouse space. Materials with product prices or sensitive information can’t be thrown away. Wholesalers rely on Quincy Recycle for secure unboxing and shredding of confidential materials.
Our goal is to provide our customers with hassle-free waste stream management. Convenient pickup and drop-off times are scheduled to accommodate schedules as much as possible. Your team won’t need to unbox any of the print material before it makes its way to us. Our customers have the peace of mind knowing that their materials are securely unboxed and destroyed all in the same facility.
Publishing Companies
Publishing companies handle a wide variety of print materials, many of which may contain sensitive or proprietary information. Misprints, damaged books, overstock books, and proofs and test prints can accumulate into large quantities of paper waste over time.
When these materials are no longer needed, they must be disposed of in a secure and confidential manner. Product destruction prevents any potential data breaches or unauthorized distribution of content. Large publishing companies without a secure channel for waste management are vulnerable to content leaks, potentially threatening future revenue and brand integrity.
Secure product destruction ensures these items are completely destroyed. This prevents them from entering unauthorized channels and protects the publisher’s brand and intellectual property rights. Bulk trademarked or copyrighted materials are commonly sent to Quincy Recycle for complete unboxing, shredding, and recycling services.
Why You Should Partner with Quincy Recycle for Unboxing, Shredding, and Recycling
At Quincy Recycle, we have spent nearly fifty years establishing partnerships with education, publishing, and bulk paper waste companies across the nation. Our customers trust us to handle, destroy, dispose, and recycle their sensitive print materials.
Not all industrial recycling companies are created equally. We strive to provide the highest quality and most secure product destruction services available on the market. From the moment the excess print material arrives to our facility, it is expertly handled, unboxed, shredded, and baled until it is safely loaded on a truck and on its way to a paper mill.
Don’t see your industry listed?
Reach out to us! Quincy Recycle has helped a variety of companies reduce waste, streamline operations, and generate new revenue opportunities.
Employee Spotlight: Michael Beal
This month’s Employee Spotlight features Michael Beal, an operator at our Quincy plant. “Michael embraces our Core Value, One Team, One Dream, One Family, by gladly accepting whatever the day brings him. He is a hard worker and is happy to pivot from one role to another as needs arise at the plant,” says Kyle Venvertloh, General Manager. Since starting with the company, he has learned the ins and outs of the plastic sort line, safely rotating Gaylords of plastic or paper, and running our IPS baler. Kyle adds, “He’s always pleasant to be around and enjoys engaging with all team members with an attitude of “whatever the team needs today” and a smile.” Quincy’s Operation Manager, Lucie Spohr, describes him as “Everything I want in a teammate on the floor. He’s ambitious, respectful, and ready to tackle anything that comes his way. I am met with positivity each morning, and we end the day with immense appreciation and feelings of accomplishment. Michael loves this company and watching it grow so much that he recruits reliable employees to join our team.”
When did you start with Quincy Recycle?
March 2022
What was your job title when you started?
Line Sorter/ Laborer
What is your current title?
Machine Operator
If you had to pick one, which Core Value is your favorite?
One Team. One Dream. One Family.
What was the most challenging thing to learn in your roles?
The different names of the products.
What was the most surprising or fun thing to learn?
How to work heavy machinery.
What’s your favorite part about working at Quincy Recycle?
That I learn something new everyday about the company.
What would you like prospective employees to know about Quincy Recycle?
It’s a nice, safe place to work that will help you get your life together.
What are some of your hobbies outside of work?
Working out & playing basketball.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever read or received?
Never think that you know it all. Always be willing to learn.
If you had to pick a song to portray the culture of Quincy Recycle, what would it be?
We Are the World by U.S.A. for Africa