Focus on Our Values
Be accountable
Accountability means showing up and taking personal responsibility for your work. How do we do this? Come to work during your scheduled shift and be on time.
Safety Update
Lock out/Tag Out
For most of our employees, an understanding and recognition of a lock out/tag out device is essential. OSHA distinguishes two types of personnel when talking about LOTO. They are Authorized individuals and Affected individuals.
At Goodwill NCW the authorized individuals are the Facilities team members and any authorized outside contractors that are hired for a specific task that would require LOTO. These are the people that have been trained to perform the LOTO process and would then communicate with the affected individuals that would be affected by the process.
The Affected individuals are those people that would be affected by the LOTO process. Examples may include anyone that would normally use a compactor or other power equipment that has been locked out for maintenance or repairs.
Communication to the affected individuals usually takes place using tags that state the piece of equipment is not to be used, why it is out of service and who to contact. These tags cannot be disregarded! Tags may only be placed by qualified and authorized individuals.
Ask the following.
You have been tasked to dump trash from a cart in production. When you get to the compactor you notice a red/white tag on the control button that says the compactor is locked out for repairs and not to be used. What do you do? Answer: Do not dump the trash or use the compactor. The tag indicates the machine is being worked on or needs repairs. Disregarding the tag could put yourself or others in danger.
Wellness
October is National Financial Planning Month
During National Financial Planning Month in October, individuals are encouraged to take proactive steps towards improving their financial planning for the future by budgeting, managing debt, and saving among other methods.
Tip: Set aside one minute each day to check on your financial transactions. This 60-second act helps identify problems immediately, keep track of goal progress—and set your spending tone for the rest of the day!
Tip of the Week
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, including prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Using 988 is free. When you call, text, or chat 988, your conversation is confidential. 988 provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life.
Training
Training that needs to be completed in Quarter 4 will be assigned on October 1. Log into Paycom to see which ones you are required to complete.
Due 10/31/26
• Bomb Threat, Fire and Evacuation Drill
Due 12/31/26
• Safety Incident Report Training and Critical Incident Report Training
• Person-Centered Interventions
• Lock Out Tag Out
HR Update
Open enrollment is right around the corner and we are excited to continue to offer competitive benefits as a way to care for our team members.
An HR representative will be at each of our locations to share the benefit information and answer any questions our team members may have – please see attached schedule. Educational sessions will provide details on changes and eligibility. This week table tents will be sent to all locations via truck mail. Please post in breakrooms or common areas as soon as you receive them.
Goodwill NCW team members will be able to sign up in Paycom for benefits during open enrollment: November 2-15. Failure to enroll or make changes during open enrollment will result in coverage being waived for the remainder of the year, unless the team member experiences a qualifying event.
Important dates:
October 27 and 29 Virtual presentations
November 2 Open enrollment opens in Paycom
November 2 Benefits presentation available in Paycom
(for those unable to attend an in-person session)
November 2 2027 benefits summary available in Paycom
November 15 Open enrollment closes in Paycom at midnight
Please reach out to the HR team with any questions: 920-968-6213, option 2.