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Employee Spotlight

Kim Lewis

Human Resources Generalist

Hometown:

Jericho Center, VT

Family:

Yup, I got one of those - Mom, Dad and 2 older sisters.

Pets:

3 dogs: Barkly, Bear Bear & Ruby.

3 cats: Nero, Lily & Stewie.

Do fish count?

Pet Peeve:

Shopping carts not returned to the cart coral, will the extra steps to put it away kill ya?

Dislikes:

The lazy people who don't put the carts away.

Favorite Food:

Wine - it's in the fruit group, I looked it up.

Hobbies:

More like a passion - kayaking! Hiking, anything outdoors really.

Guilty Pleasure:

Speeding.

First Job:

Mucking out stalls on the family farm.

Something everyone should know about you:

I'm addicted to Korean TV dramedies.

Who do you most look up to?

Both my grandfathers – both served our country in WWI and WWII. One was a master electrician, the other was a master ship builder. Taught me you must always persevere, never give up on what you want your life to be.

Best advice ever received:

Suck it up buttercup – big sister to little sister advice, has stayed with me my whole life.

Best part about your job:

Helping our new hires through the ins and outs of our hiring process, giving them a positive experience all the way through to their first full day in the field. HR is always striving to make the employee experience a positive one, we are more than just the principal's office.

Safety Day 2021

Our Annual Event is Back!

The COVID-19 pandemic upended plans for our traditional Safety Day in 2020, but we are happy to announce that we WILL be holding the event again this year!

The day won't look exactly like it did in the past, but we are in the process of creating a fun, informative event that will be in-person but socially-distanced and safe.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information on Safety Day 2021!

Enter to Win a Yeti Mug!

Share your thoughts about topics for our Safety Day breakout sessions in this quick, 6-question survey and you'll be automatically entered to win a Casella Construction Yeti mug!

Click HERE to enter!

Thank you for participating!

Safety Topic: Use the Right Tool for the Job

Tools are a necessary requirement on most job sites, indoors and outdoors.

However, hand tools, when used improperly or not kept in good condition, can also result in very serious injuries. Be sure to take good care of your hand tools to avoid common injuries such as:

Eye injuries or blindness from chipping or chiseling with tools not meant for the task
Electrical shocks from using improperly insulated tools for electrical work
Burns when igniting torches with improper igniters/strikers
Bruises or broken bones when tools slip due to inadequate grip

Hand tools should always be inspected before use. Never use hand tools that are rusted, cracked, warped, splintered, loose, damaged or broken! Look for any damage such as cracks in handles, sharp edges, or splintering.

Make sure that tools are not covered in paint, grease, or dirt. Spades, shovels, and other long-handled tools should not be used unless they are in good working condition.

For more information on tool safety, click here.

We are hiring for spring!

Do you know someone who could make a positive difference on our team this spring?

Please ask your most talented contacts to apply!

See our job postings here.

And let's not forget the thank you.

If someone you recommend is hired and stays with us at least 90 days, we will thank you with a $250 referral bonus in your check! (Just make sure they mention your name in their online application.)

Contact Melissa Coltey or Kim Lewis with recommendations.

Click here for more information about the employee referral program.