When it comes to things taken out of the house to be disposed of or donated, there is little that the Fire Dawgs Junk Removal employees have not seen. With the exception of dangerous goods such as aerosol cans, which are not permitted for transport, you can transport almost anything from garbage to electronics to furniture.
Charles Greene, an operations manager in training who’s been with the company for about a year, still marvels at what people leave behind. This includes photographs, photo albums, clothing, and even personal items such as weapons and ammunition. “We always find swords,” Green said.
But work is not just about things. It’s about people.
The basic principle by which the company operates is to treat every customer like you’d want your family to treat you, and Greene and others say that’s how it’s done on the ground.
In its first year as a top workplace, the company received a special award. Employees surveyed agree that the company is run by strong values.
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Fire Dawgs employees say they are treated like family, and Greene says he supports and encourages them to put their families above work. This makes it easier to serve customers accordingly. So when an already arduous task takes on an emotional component, for example, helping someone who is hoarding things make space in their lives, or helping a loved one leave the house for someone who has just died. For example, when removing an item. Employees say they feel they can rise to the occasion.
Kim Tarter, Business Development Manager at Fire Dawgs Junk Removal, said: “We go to help people who are unable to help themselves in many situations.”
Aside from the more dynamic and complex tasks, many of the tasks are mundane, such as retrieving a stowed mattress from the garage or helping an elderly person clean out their attic or basement. Tartar likes the typical work tone to be lighthearted and fun. She also appreciates that the company prioritizes charitable donations whenever possible.
Employees say that by acting with integrity, being valued as an employee, having professional development as a standard part of their job, and having a positive work environment, they can do the heavy lifting easier. member says.
“If you think it’s going to be a great day, no matter what kind of crap you get into, it’s going to be a great day,” Tarter laughed.
Conclusion
- Established: 2001
- Central Indiana locations: 1 (Lafayette, Bloomington, Fort Wayne plus 1 location in Indianapolis)
- Description: Full service junk hauling and labor only moving help
- Central Indiana employees: 51
Michael Schroeder is a local freelance consumer journalist.
