Refrigiwear's Employee Recognition Program
As a benefit to our ProAdvantage Partners, 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 ProAdvantage Partners 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 ProAdvantage Partners, 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 ProAdvantage Partners 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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28 YearsScott Fuchs
Scott is a great role model for all associates at SpartanNash with his outstanding work ethic. His productivity and accuracy help to ensure the company’s profitability and customer satisfaction by getting exactly what they ordered in the condition they expect. His incredible speed and accuracy in selection and forklift work has set the bar so high that few, if any, can reach it! With a selection accuracy of 100% and replenishment accuracy of 164%, Scott uses his wealth of knowledge and experience to suggest slot moves to streamline the process for order selectors. Being with SpartanNash for over 28 years, Scott continuously inspires others on the team to work hard and meet goals.
St. Cloud, MN
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34 YearsDavid Woelk
For over 34 years, David has been a highperforming leader on the Americold Johnson team. His positive attitude and commitment to the facility draw others to follow his example. David excels in knowing the facility’s needs, employees’ needs, customers’ needs and Americold’s needs in a way that allows him to almost see the future and be ahead of whatever is coming next. With David’s leadership and warehouse planning, the Johnson facility averages over 110% capacity year-round, which greatly contributes to his location’s bottom line as a predominantly bulk facility with low product turns. David’s ability to keep operations running efficiently at high inventory levels is key to his operation’s success.
Johnson, AR
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50 YearsMiguel Fonseca
Miguel’s 50-year tenure at Manfredi Cold Storage is a testament to his unwavering dedication, exceptional work ethic, and profound impact on the company. Throughout his illustrious career, he has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, contributing significantly to the success of the organization. Whether it’s working in repack, warehousing, or racking construction, Miguel seamlessly transitions between roles, ensuring that every aspect of the work is completed to the highest standard. His deep knowledge of the industry, coupled with his innovative problem-solving skills, has made him an invaluable asset. The team greatly benefits from his mentorship, fostering a culture of learning and development. His positive attitude and ability to connect with everyone have created a harmonious work environment, where productivity and morale thrive.
Toughkenamon, PA
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29 YearsSteve Otto
For the last 29 years, Steve has mastered his role as a forklift operator by balancing speed with accuracy and consistently meeting and surpassing daily targets, averaging 140% efficiency. Implementing a system for organizing inventory and streamlining order processing, Steve was able to reduce errors and improve turnaround times, leading to a significant increase in overall warehouse productivity. Also, when issues arise, Steve is the first to step up to assess the situation and propose solutions. A natural mentor, Steve guides new hires through the complexities of their tasks and motivates team members to higher productivity. Steve Otto’s blend of leadership, productivity, resourcefulness, and attitude makes him an invaluable member of the Sysco Indianapolis team.
Indianapolis, IN