Employee Spotlight: Kristy Hamilton
If you are a regular reader of our blog then you already know how passionate we are about recycling. You also already know that we love educating everyone on ways to reuse and identify more sustainable solutions for their waste stream. Well, one of the key components to making what we do possible is our people. Without the team here at Quincy Recycle, we simply could not do what we do. So, today we’re going to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing employees and do a bit of bragging. Meet Kristy Hamilton!
Located in our Alsip, IL facility, Kristy currently serves as a Sales Coordinator and has been with the company for 8 years. She’s worn a few different hats during her time here but whatever she does, she works tirelessly to find creative ways to help solve waste stream problems for our partners.
Committed to our core values
We created our core values because we believe in creating a culture that is focused on engagement and where everyone works together towards a common goal. Our core values define who we are and shape the way we do business.
Quincy Recycle’s Core Values:
Kristy does an amazing job of living out our company’s core values every day. In her current role, she gets to focus heavily on Create Innovative Solutions and Be Courageous & Try It! And, now more than ever, we’re challenging our entire team to think outside the box and find new and innovative ways to help our partners achieve their waste reduction goals.
Let’s learn a little more about Kristy!
1. What does a typical day at work look like for you?
There is never a dull moment! I spend most of my day planning shipments and deliveries for our vendors and customers on the Brokerage side of the business. I work very closely with our Sales team and together we strive to provide the best possible customer experience. Coordinating collections & logistics, as well as Vendor and Customer communication are also major aspects of my daily tasks.
2. What is your favorite part about working at Quincy Recycle?
My favorite part of working for Quincy Recycle would have to be the people. I work with the best of the best! It is truly rewarding to do a job that you love with people who are eager to help you grow and support you.
3. How would you describe the culture at Quincy Recycle?
The best way to describe the culture at Quincy Recycle is Family! We each do everything in our power to support and encourage one another. We celebrate victories and work through tough days together. One team, one dream.
4. What is one thing you’d like prospective employees to know about the company?
Prospective employees should know that Quincy Recycle stands by its outstanding set of core values. We are dynamic, innovative, and enjoy coming to work each day.
5. When you are not at work, how would we find you spending your free time?
I enjoy spending my free time with my kids and husband. We enjoy live music, baseball, taking long walks, or grabbing a bite to eat at our favorite restaurant.
BONUS QUESTION: Is there anything else you’d like to share?
I am very blessed to work for Quincy Recycle.
We love our team!
We couldn’t be happier to have Kristy on our team. Creating a strong and positive culture is something we have been very committed to over the years and seeing employees like Kristy fully embrace our core values is, well, awesome!
“Kristy starts each day with a positive attitude and sets the tone for the entire office. She works hard, is dedicated, can multi-task well, and is always looking out for the greater good of the company. Creating and maintaining our culture only works because of employees like Kristy and we are grateful to have her on our team.” — John Danker (General Manager, Alsip, IL)
Strong relationships are what help drive our business and that starts right here with our team. We’ve said before and we’ll say it again – our team is the best!
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.
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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