Mission in Motion
Porta Kleen Sales Manager Tyler Zook has been recognized with the company’s Mission Award for his commitment to service excellence, results, and safety. The award honors employees who go above and beyond in serving customers and colleagues, achieving measurable success through professionalism, teamwork, and innovation. For Zook, the recognition reflects a team effort. “First and […]
RITES of Passage
When Porta Kleen Hydro-Excavator Operator Scott Cooper steps onto a job site, he brings a level of respect and professionalism that stands out. Those qualities recently earned him Porta Kleen’s RITES Award, which recognizes employees who exemplify the company’s core values of Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, and Stewardship. For Cooper, strong performance starts with customer […]
Celebrating the Career of Doug Hall
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 […]
Logistics Team Balances Events with Everyday Routes
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 […]
From the Route to the Lead: Jacob Betts’ Rise in Porta Kleen Sanitation
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 […]
Porta Kleen Operations Manager
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 […]
Manager Profile: Sean Masten
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 […]
Turkey Bash Cutline
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 […]
Hold the Fire
Nearly 800,000 acres of California land has burned this year and there’s no end to the 2024 fire season in sight. A team of five Porta Kleen and MPW employees, led by Porta Kleen President Adam Black, visited several fire camp sites on the West Coast in July to see Porta Kleen’s Special Operations Solutions […]
Porta Kleen Goes for the Gold
Friday morning, July 26, Porta Kleen’s Lancaster Campus rang with the Olympic theme song—the 2024 Porta Kleen Olympics had begun! With the exception of the drivers, all 61 staff members on the Lancaster Campus participated in their choice of eight events spread throughout several days, culminating with an employee appreciation breakfast and award ceremony August […]
Fairfield’s Clean Sweep
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 […]
Manager Profile: Celina Schorr
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 […]