Our success is due to our commitment to excellence! We are searching for entrepreneurial-spirited individuals who possess a winning attitude and a desire to succeed in a team environment. If you are driven by success, we would like to consider you to become a part of our team. Garick is a nationwide distributor and processor of sustainable natural resource products, headquartered in Cleveland, OH. We are an entreprenurial, growth company and we are quickly making a name for ourselves among some of the top companies in our industry. Our mission includes providing world-class service and communication to our customers, and providing our people with outstanding personal career growth opportunities. We need focused and outgoing individuals who can take a hands-on position to coordinate all aspects of the supply chain.

We're looking for a variety of characteristics in our team members. We're looking for enthusiastic, passionate individuals with excellent communications skills and an affinity for working with people. Motivation to get the job done and the ability to make quick, precise decisions are also key characteristics of a member of our team! Since this is a team-based environment, you must also be able to work well in teams, in addition to working independently without much supervision. Finally, to bring everything together, we are striving to make the culture of Garick a fun and productive environment, and a place where your happiness depends not only on your success, but also the success of others. We encourage open communication and want every member of our team to feel comfortable making suggestions for improvements in work flow and culture!

How To Apply

Current positions:

• Develops plans, oversees, and is actively involved in all stages of the recruitment process for medical and administrative staff, including posting, interviewing, offers, background checks, and on-boarding; finalizes hire letters
• Administers the payroll process and function with remote facilities and corporate office location.
• Takes a hands-on role with benefits administration; conducts open-enrollment meeting annually
• Develops, implements and guides management staff in policies and programs to attract, retain and promote a diverse work force for the organization; provides regular reports on achievement of retention and recruitment goals
• Develops HR policy and procedures following industry best practices, and ensures consistent application of policies across the organization
• Advises Executive Team and Managers in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
• Maintains responsibility for regular updates of Associate Reference Guide and ensures staff compliance with personnel policies and procedures
• Coordinates required trainings for all staff including: training for leaders and managers in HR practices such as interviewing and hiring, performance reviews, and terminations; mandated training to ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Conducts follow-through on Workers’ Compensation claims and safety evaluations
• Maintains compliance with federal and state employment regulations

• Three to five years experience in manufacturing type environment
• Multi-tasking & Follow-through; The ability to keep track of multiple priorities and tasks, and see them through to completion is crucial
• Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred, but not required

• Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Human Resource Management or commensurate experience.

• Plan and set production goals by facility based on forecast and business needs
• Provide leadership and development to operational associates in order to provide adequate succession planning
• Interprets and enforces company safety policies
• Ensures environmental compliance and knowledge of local, state and federal regulations
• Directs all operational associates in execution of company objectives
• Control and minimize S/G/A expenses, fuel, and maintenance and capital expenditures
• Sets stretch objectives, distributes the workload appropriately, lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator
• Plan and facilitate strategic meetings and Standard Operating Procedure review meetings to monitor process execution and participation at all levels
• Develop and maintain local sales and customer relationships.
• Procure supply and services for the facility.

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience
• Five plus years management experience or equivalent.

• Plan Sales Business Solution Objectives and resource deployment by retail Segment/Business partner
• Communication and status updates from field interactions to internal partners and teams to allow for teamwork, innovation, and contribution by all teams within the organization to consistently improve service to the customer.
• Maintain a high level of partnership with the Inside world class customer service team and the Supply chain team and facilitate execution for market/segment solutions and partnership initiatives in the field
• Compile, Review, and analysis of business trends, executable target goals and financial accomplishments
• Evaluate Market position and competing products, services, organizations, and solutions and communicate regularly with internal partners to improve customer service
• Assist in development of sales strategies and promotions to attain and exceed sales volume
• Execution of marketing and merchandising strategies with and for the customer in the field
• Ensures the adequacy of training programs pertaining to the Retail Segment/Solutions internal and external partners

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience.
• One to three years outside sales experience
• Retail management experience including advertising & merchandising skills;
• PowerPoint sales development & presentation;
• Basic Excel experience

Incumbents of this class are responsible for planning, coordinating and directing all operations activities at assigned wood waste processing and composting facilities, including the facilities and equipment, for wood waste processing, animal waste and other agricultural and industrial derived organic waste and composting operations to ensure compliance with all federal and state environmental requirements. Responsibilities and assignments are broad in scope and require substantial independent judgment on issues which are complex, interpretive and evaluative in nature. The work of this class involves significant accountability and independent decision-making responsibilities.

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the operation of a variety of light, medium and heavy duty motorized general hauling, construction, and maintenance equipment utilized in the operation of the assigned facilities. Performs routing servicing, minor repairs and maintenance of the Facility's equipment. Checks condition of equipment; performs operations and safety check prior to using equipment; maintains tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of assigned equipment; fuels vehicles/equipment; inspects and performs safety checks on vehicles/equipment; cleans vehicles/equipment. Trains and instructs personnel in the safe operation of light- and medium-duty motorized equipment.

Responsible for carrying out the safety program for the facility; ensures subordinates follow safety practices in work methods and procedures; enforces proper safety procedures while working in dangerous situations; educates employees on rules, regulations, codes, safe work habits and potential hazards presented by their work environment. Evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets for assigned staff; with management approval, takes disciplinary action to correct performance deficiencies, in accordance with personnel rules, policies and contract provisions.

Acts in a Supervisory capacity at the Organic Recycling Facility, Composting Facility, Wood Waste Processing Facility or similar Facility, which includes assigning tasks, recruiting and training other staff Collect fees from customers for disposal of yard waste. Responsible for operation of wood grinder, wheel loader and other heavy equipment including maintenance of machinery. Mixing and windrowing of compost or wood chips. Inspect incoming loads to ensure unacceptable materials are not accepted.

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for all regulatory compliance and emergency response coordination and implementation on site.
• Take phone calls and answer questions about the operation of the site.
• Keep an accurate accounting of loads and revenue throughout the day and fill out daily work record. Tally receipts and cash to make sure that they balance.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records, logs and reports.
• Process products, load wood chips and compost onto customer vehicles using a front-end or high loader.
• Open the site up for daily operation. and secure the area at appropriate times.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from staff and members of the public.
• Researches new methods, techniques and equipment and recommends their application.
• Develops, reviews and updates written maintenance instructions and schedules.
• Reads, interprets and works from rough sketches, diagrams and blueprints.
• Orders parts, tools, materials and supplies.
• Police the area to make sure that it is free of loose trash and debris.
• Updates written manuals and instructions.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Must train for fire response and respond to fires.
• May be required to obtain a weigh masters license and operate a truck scale
• Other various duties as required.

• 3-5 (three to five) years minimum related duties and responsibilities in a management capacity
• 3 (three) years minimum experience in the operation of medium or heavy duty motorized power equipment, use of hand and power tools, light, medium and heavy equipment, particularly wood grinders, front-end loaders, skid steer loaders and dump trucks equipment associated with construction, manufacturing facility maintenance or production, mechanical, electrical or building trades or the equivalent of training and experience.
• Previous experience dealing with public/customers
• Previous experience with wood grinder operation
• 4 year college degree or equivalent experience
• Valid Kansas Class B CDL Drivers License ( with excellent driving record)

Ability to:
Plan, organize, supervise, assign, inspect and evaluate the work of others; motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development; analyze complex facilities maintenance problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action; develop and implement work standards; read and interpret drawings, specifications and manuals; prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; handle stress in a professional manner; coordinate work assignments with other departments; evaluate alternative approaches to issues, project consequences of proposed actions and adopt effective solutions in support of goals; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; perform basic mathematical computation; properly and safely operate light- and medium-duty motorized vehicles and equipment, including; front-end or wheel loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, mobile cranes, pickup trucks, skip loaders, wood grinders, screeners, water trucks and other light, medium and heavy duty motorized equipment associated with the operation of the Facility.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely
• Visually inspect vehicles and the site
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Responsible for operation of wood grinder and high loader including maintenance of machinery.
• Mixing and windrowing of compost or wood chips.
• Inspect incoming loads to ensure that unacceptable materials are not accepted.
• Direct customer to proper dumping site.
• Take phone calls and answer questions about the operation of the site.
• Process products, load wood chips and compost onto customer vehicles using a front-end or high loader.
• Open the site up for operation. and secure the area at appropriate times.
• Police the area to make sure that it is free of loose trash and debris.
• Operation of computer programs associated with sales and production documentation
• Other various duties as required.

• 3 (three) years minimum related duties and responsibilities highly desirable
• 3 (three) years minimum experience in the operation of heavy equipment, particularly front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, wood grinders and dump trucks highly desirable
• Previous experience dealing with public/customers
• Previous experience with wood grinder operation
• High School Education or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely
• Visually inspect vehicles and the site
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Always provide customers with timely, courteous service.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and key accounts by learning key contacts, asking for additional orders, following up on orders, addressing customer issues and providing information about our products and programs.
• Make sales-calls to customers and potential new business, along with market research.
• Communicate with suppliers to source products, fulfill orders and manage inventory production.
• Monitor status of orders to make sure they are processed and delivered in a timely manner.
• Monitor Gar-Tran and other sites that post loads.
• Negotiating the best trucking rates for all shipments.
• Entering and reviewing customer orders.
• Communicate with truck companies and customers regarding deliveries.
• Optimize all trucking moves using best management practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure product arrives in a timely, safe manner while making the process appear seamless to the customer.
• Cross-training will be required with other departments as needed.

• Working towards a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related fields. Preferred major in Marketing or Logistics.
• Personality: Upbeat, energetic personality encouraged!
• Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computers: You must be very comfortable with Microsoft Windows & Office, and be able to learn new applications quickly. A significant part of this job requires working with computers and software.
• Multi-tasking & Follow-through: The ability to keep track of multiple priorities and tasks, and see them through to completion is crucial.

• Always provide customers with timely, courteous service.
• Responsible for driving recycling waste hauler on specified routes
• Manually collect organic food waste and transport material to appropriate disposal sites.
• Hours for this position will be flexible.
• Need to keep a daily log for short haul operations.

• Class B CDL
• 2 years of recent CDL driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug test
• Experience with roll-off, hydraulics and wet lines
• Being familiar with city of Cleveland and surrounding suburbs for driving routes.

• Mack GU813, manual 10 speed with 60,000 lbs Galbreath Cable Roll-Off

• Palletized freight
• Load at our packaging facilities in:
• • South Charleston, OH
  • Cumming, GA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • New Milford, CT
  • Brooklet, GA
  • Livingston, TX
  • Fertile, IA
  • Cave City, KY
  • Lakeville, MN
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Pacific Junction, IA
  • Virgil, IL
  • LaPorte, IN
• Deliver within 200 mile radius
• Many Loads Available (January through June)

Call Garick Corporation
216-581-6597
E-mail: truckers@garick.com