Employee Spotlight: Dan Parker
Dan Parker serves as an ALC (Account Logistics Coordinator) in our West Bend location. When asked about Dan, General Manager Marshall Harting said, “Dan has been a lifelong friend and someone I have always been able to count on to help with any task. Five years ago he joined my team in West Bend and has brought that same mentality from day one. He is always willing to go above and beyond his specific job duties and takes great pride in helping fellow team members be successful. Dan is the embodiment of what it means to be a great teammate; all you have to do is ask any one on our team!” It’s easy to see that Dan embodies our Core Values and is a tremendous asset to the team!
When did you start with Quincy Recycle?
March 2019
What was your job title when you started?
Account logistics coordinator
What is your current title?
Account logistics coordinator
If you had to pick one, which Core Value is your favorite and why?
One Team One Dream One Family– This is my favorite core value because of the way I came into Quincy West Bend. We were a whole new team and learning together. We had a leader that made us a family.
What was the most challenging thing to learn in your roles?
Think the most challenging thing of learning the roll was to handle the day with all the ups and downs and still make sure all the I’s were dotted and T’s were crossed in Rimas.
What was the most surprising or fun thing to learn?
When I started i knew as much about recycling as any home owner with a recycling bin. I loved learning about all the different paper grades and commodities. Had an amazing person sit down with me and take his time explaining everything he could in the two hours we had. Since then I have made sure to go out and see every new item we bring in. It is always changing as the team brings in new accounts.
What’s your favorite part about working at Quincy Recycle?
The team/family I get to work with everyday. Our team in West Bend has such a family feel to it. May not always agree with each other but that leads to some of the best out comes because we work together. And our family has extended to our Wisconsin team. Great group of people just up the road that is always there to help or bounce ideas off. Plus six other teams i can call at anytime.
What would you like prospective employees to know about Quincy Recycle?
That you have a team behind you and a new family. Doesn’t matter what roll you have you matter to the team. I have never felt that so much any where else.
What are some of your hobbies outside of work?
In my free time I love watching my son Weston play sports and practicing with him. Also enjoy hanging out with friends, hiking and being outdoors.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever read or received?
I have two, one that has stuck with me for years and one that I read a few years back. To make a difference in someone’s life, you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect. You have to care. My happiness is my reflection on the suffering during my journey and knowing that I never quit nor was I guided by anybody on this earth.
If you had to pick a song to portray the culture of Quincy Recycle, what would it be and why?
Good Day by Forrest Frank