Refrigiwear's Employee Recognition Program
As a benefit to our National Accounts, each year RefrigiWear celebrates the hard-working individuals of the food supply chain with the Warehouse Heroes of the Year Award. Annually, we receive hundreds of nominations from managers who would like to recognize their warehouse employees who work in sub-zero temps for their leadership, ingenuity on the job and personality.
Our team carefully reviews each nomination to select 24 warehouse hero winners and 4 lifetime winners. Lifetime winners are awarded to employees who have dedicated more than 20 years of their careers to working in cold or freezing warehouse conditions. Upon selecting the annual winners, RefrigiWear coordinates a calendar to highlight the year's winners. All our National Accounts will receive a RefrigiWear calendar and along with the calendars, our winners will receive a custom embroidered jacket and plaque. If you have a warehouse hero you would like to nominate, see below for important dates.
As a benefit to our National Accounts, each year RefrigiWear celebrates the hard-working individuals of the food supply chain with the Warehouse Heroes of the Year Award. Annually, we receive hundreds of nominations from managers who would like to recognize their warehouse employees who work in sub-zero temps for their leadership, ingenuity on the job and personality.
Important Dates:
- JuneNominations Open
- AugustNominations Close
- SeptemberWinners Selected
- OctoberWinners Awarded
- DecemberCalendars Delivered
For more information please contact your National Sales Representative. Don't have one? Call us at 800-645-3744
Our team carefully reviews each nomination to select 24 warehouse hero winners and 4 lifetime winners. Lifetime winners are awarded to employees who have dedicated more than 20 years of their careers to working in cold or freezing warehouse conditions. Upon selecting the annual winners, RefrigiWear coordinates a calendar to highlight the year's winners. All our National Accounts will receive a RefrigiWear calendar and along with the calendars, our winners will receive a custom embroidered jacket and plaque. If you have a warehouse hero you would like to nominate, see below for important dates.
RefrigiWear’s Lifetime Winners
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40 YearsRick Wilganowski
40 years with US Foods is one mighty feat! Rick has given his entire career to leading the night shift with dedication and motivation. He often says "in order to be successful, treat everyday like it's your first day on the job." Oftentimes, new hires have a hard time keeping up with Rick's fast-paced speed, but all it does is drive them to want to do better. Rick has done nothing to slow his momentum toward being an amazing order selector.
Houston, TX
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46 YearsVern Grim
After 46 years with Sysco, Vern has had to opportunity to gain experience in just about every warehouse role. His current position as Letdown Operator has been vital to managing the rotation of high-cost and dated products. He's impressed management with his ability to communicate with leadership and spot and avoid potential inventory issues before they occur. He's successfully reduced lost products and is highly valued for his strong work ethic.
Harrisonburg, VA
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34 YearsRicky Hitsman
Ricky's impact on Ben. Keith will be everlasting. Over 20 years ago, he helped instill an inventory control cycle count calendar that is still used to this day. He is a company man who loves to be invloved in operations as the company changes and grows. From the time Ricky is on the job, he manages his time wisely, making sure to produce with speed. Workers gravitate towards him because of his wealth of knowledge and has even helped develop training for new hires. Ricky wins Emoloyee of the Month at lease once a year, setting a shining example for others to follow.
Edmond, OK
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20 YearsCharles Scott
Charles is one of the most sincere employees you will ever meet. He exhibits leadership and a great work ethic with energy and enthusiasm. When Charles is on the job, he is usre to boost morale. He has an outstanding ability to perform any job function in the warehouse. He currently produces at a rate of 120% while selecting 314,264 cases so far this year. At the rate he works, he can do the job of 2 (and sometimes 3!) other selectors. Charles cares about his work and providing excellent service to customers so their merchandise is in peak condition upon arrivl.
Ashland, VA