This September, Porta Kleen marked the retirement of Division Manager Doug Hall, who joined the company in 2017 and spent more than eight years contributing to its success. Hall brought decades of experience to Porta Kleen, beginning with his service in the U.S. Army, followed by roles in manufacturing, service, and retail. Along the way […]
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Coordinating Porta Kleen and PKX logistics during event season is like playing chess on three boards at once. Dispatchers must manage massive events like Lost Lands while ensuring daily sanitation routes and routine customers never skip a beat. “The biggest challenge is just having enough people and equipment, and using them in the best way […]
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Jacob Betts’ path to Sanitation Branch Manager at Porta Kleen is one of growth through hard work and initiative. “I was always eager to solve problems, to lead by example, and take initiative,” he said. “I also tried to be there and help others when needed.” In January 2022, Betts joined Porta Kleen as a […]
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Answering the Call: Porta Kleen Operations Manager Located near Chico, California, the Operations Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to support first responders and make a real difference in emergency response efforts. When emergencies arise, there is always a need for strong coordination and leadership behind the scenes. This is where an Operations Manager steps […]
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Lighting a Shuck for California Sean Masten, the new Division Manager of Porta Kleen’s Special Operations Group, is heading to California. “I’m excited to get out there,” he said. It’s been a long journey from working third shift at Kenworth in Chillicothe, Ohio more than a decade ago to managing Porta Kleen’s newest acquisition, now […]
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Nearly 250 Porta Kleen employees and family members gathered November 17 for the annual Porta Kleen Turkey Bash. The event expresses the company’s gratitude and dedication to its route drivers and hourly employees, and all the hard work they provide throughout the year. It’s an opportunity for all Porta Kleen employees to get together as […]
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New Porta Kleen Branch Pulls It All Together The new Porta Kleen Fairfield branch is a shining example of how to achieve the company-wide “Culture of Cleanliness.” Meeting that goal took a lot of work, but Branch Manager Ron Sagers said it was time well-spent. “We’re pretty motivated,” he said. Sagers spent weeks sorting through […]
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The “Un-manager” Manager Porta Kleen Inside Sales Coordinator Celina Schorr has never had the word “manager” in her official title despite having always been one. “I’ve been called ‘lead’ in several different fields throughout my career from loading semi-trucks at Sears Distribution Center, running the Title Department at LandSel Title Agency, selling real estate and […]
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With many newer operators coming onboard, the team at PKX figured it was time to refresh the hydroexcavation rules and procedures. “Safety being the name of the game, we were having people not understanding the trucks or knowing where the pinch points are—knowing where not to stand, where the emergency stop switches are, and the […]
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New Facility Unites Porta Kleen, PKX It may only be a mile away from the old site, but the new Fairfield branch is a major upgrade for both Porta Kleen and PKX. “The move was way overdue,” said Fairfield Branch Manager Ron Sagers. “We needed more room for all the equipment—trucks, trailers and plastic units.” […]
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