Life at Red Gold

E3
Employees Experiencing Excellence
A chance to get involved…a way to make a change

Our Goals
Improve Employee Morale
Enhance physical and emotional ability to work
Enhance employee recruitment and retention

E3 teams were established in 2000, in response to a quality of work life survey conducted at all of our locations.  Employees wanted to make a difference by being involved in decisions that might affect job satisfaction and their balanced life.

To date, nearly one-third of our employees have participated on an E3 team, which have created or improved many programs at Red Gold.  Our E3 teams have authored their own attendance policy and recognition program.  They have worked hand-in-hand with Human Resources regarding job selection and wellness ideas.  Everyone at Red Gold now receives an employee-written company newsletter and a Monday morning character message, because of the efforts of an E3 team.  A New Employee Orientation Team welcomes every new hire with a plant tour, followed by a question and answer session, given by a co-worker.  Lastly, these teams are highly involved with community, as well as peer-to-peer philanthropy.  Along with sponsoring such endeavors as literacy tutors, toys for gift drives, and area women’s shelters and nursing facilities, they also conduct carry-in dinners, distribute treats during the workday and sponsor fun themed days celebrating sporting events, just to name a few.

E3 is a great way for our employees to meet and interact with one another. What might be a small idea can turn into a big beneficial one, with the help of a team. Participation is the critical key to sucess with our Employees Experiencing Excellence programs.


New Fork Trucks Arrive at Red Gold

July 02, 2009    You don’t have to walk too far in any of our manufacturing or warehouse areas before you see a fork truck at work. On any given day, these workhorses can be seen moving finished products to the docks, delivering product to the warehouse and moving raw materials and equipment. It is no wonder that the mileage adds up as the years go by.
  Red Gold CEO, Brian Reichart recently announced we would be leasing new Caterpillar fork trucks. The new fork trucks will replace some high-mileage members of our fleet, and bring the total number to 90. “This is a very substantial capital investment,” said Jason Owens, Procurement Manager. Geneva received 16 new fork trucks on Friday. On Monday, Elwood and the DC each received 21 and Orestes 15.
  It is no wonder drivers couldn’t help taking a short break to check-out the trucks as they were unloaded.
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