Spokane, Baseball, and Coffee

Highlighting a recent application by our Spokane location. They had been approached by Dutch Coffee Brothers to supply clear plastic to protect their storefront’s vinyl wrap. This is at Avista Stadium, home of the Spokane Indians baseball team. Polycarbonate was chosen both for its high-strength (which resists vandalism) and that it accepts drilling better than acrylic. Spokane branch supplied several sheets of clear 3/16″ thick general purpose polycarbonate for the job the drilling and assembly was done on site.

The picture below is of the Dutch Bros. Coffee team. While the polycarbonate is clear you can see it in front of the graphics.

 

We’re Hiring In Langley/Aldergrove!

Redwood Plastics’ Marketing Department is excited to offer the new position of Inside Sales Support. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week, 7:30AM-4:30PM, Monday to Friday, working on-site in Aldergrove) in a role supporting our Marketing department’s initiatives. The successful applicant will coordinate and work closely with our Market Development representative but also report to the Marketing Director.

We are seeking someone who can multitask and enjoys variety in their career. The position is best suited to someone creative, detail-oriented, has the ability to organize, and prioritize, a number of tasks given throughout the day. The position requires a self-motivated individual as much of the work done will be independently. The employee will also be required to learn technical information on advanced industrial plastics quickly.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting supplier relationships and obtaining quotes on products
• Prospecting and market research via cold calling
• Contributing to the company’s social media presence
• Preparation and of physical mailing (either marketing campaigns or inter-company mailing of samples/literature)
• Assisting with marketing campaigns
• Customer service
• Data entry into our customer management system (CMS)
• Editing and creating emails using a marketing automation software
• Obtaining freight quotes
• Occasional content writing

The ideal applicant would have the following attributes:

• Organized with exceptional time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Quick learner with a high degree of independence
• Highly confident and comfortable communicating on the phone, including in “cold” settings
• Able to learn and work with a high level of technical information
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• CMS experience would be an asset
• Post-secondary educated in business or industrial distribution
• Experience in industrial distribution would be an asset

The position offers consistent hours and an excellent office working environment with the opportunity for growth. Designed for a self-motivated individual willing to take on new responsibilities. Benefits and paid vacation are offered following a 3 month probation. Compensation is based on experience.

Please submit your resume and cover letter at sales@redwoodplastics.com

Thank you for applying, but only candidates we feel are an ideal fit will be contacted.

 

Promotion Alert! Jared Doppenberg

Redwood Plastics’ Langley, BC location is proud to announce the promotion of Jared Doppenberg to Inside Sales Representative. Jared has followed the path of being a fabricator for five years of his career, 2-1/2 of those spent with Redwood. Jared has proven to be more than just a fabricator: he has a passion for his work, for being honest, hardworking, and going above and beyond his duties. He is sensitive to the needs of his coworkers and we’re sure that will translate to outstanding customer service in his new role dealing with our valuable customers!

In his downtime Jared has some interesting hobbies. He enjoys working on his import Toyota (extra powerful engines and right seat drive) or flying his growing collection of drones. His musical choice is Funk but at least “it’s not country”.

“Gannon The Cannon” Joins The Squad

Disclaimer: Gannon himself used that nickname introducing himself to some coworkers earlier!

Redwood Plastics’ marketing department is pleased to announce the hiring of Gannon Andrews as our new Marketing Assistant in a part-time role as he continues to attend University. Gannon will assist the Marketing Department with a wide variety of tasks including market research, quotations, mailing campaigns, LiveChat, assisting with CMS, and working with our eCommerce site. His past work experience include being a shipper/receiver, assisting in purchasing, and inventory management. Gannon grew up locally near the branch and is Langley born and raised. His hobbies are tied to the Fine Arts as he is a classically trained vocal, plays the guitar, and overall is keenly interested in music related activities as his primary hobby.

Welcome!

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Dave Rides Into Woodland

Woodland branch is proud to announce the hiring of Dave Corder to their outside sales team. Dave has been tasked with maintaining and expanding Redwood’s growth in the Portland Metro and Willamette Valley territory. Dave brings with him over 25 years of experience in related industries. When he’s not working, Dave is a big music fan and actually played drums for a rock band when younger. He also enjoys riding around in anything with two – or four – wheels on it. Most impressively, Dave has immediately fit in with Redwood Woodland’s self-described “quirky” culture.

Welcome!

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Welcome Aboard Chad!

Growing again, this time our Spokane location is pleased to welcome Chad Olsen in the role of Technical Sales. Chad was previously with Stellar Industrial Supply and has over 25 years industrial sales experience. In addition to his experience he has a Communications & Advertising degree from Lethbridge College in Alberta. Chad will be covering Washington, Montana and Eastern Oregon for the branch and we look forward to seeing his growth with our company!

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Fall Hiring – 3 More Join The Fold!

Fall is in the air and so is hiring at Redwood Plastics. We have not one but three new employees to introduce you too!

Sarah Fuller has joined our Atlanta branch in an Inside Sales Support role. Sarah will assist Atlanta’s inside sales staff in quotations, putting through purchase orders, and similar duties. Sarah strives to be positive in all aspects of her life. She is enthusiastic and adventurous and hates laziness and negative attitudes (she’ll do well here!). Her favorite hobbies are exploring, meeting new friends, four-wheeling, and camping. She has a 16 month old and her husband, Bud, back at home.

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Next up we have Brian Carmichael. Brian has joined Vancouver’s Technical Outside Sales Team and brings a wealth of experience to the job. He has an expansive territory to cover including Vancouver Island but has so far met that challenge with gusto!

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Last but not least we have Chris Tew. Chris is actually the son of long-time Redwood Plastics Technical Sales Representative Jimmy Tew. Chris is joining our Atlanta branch as part of the Inside Sales team. For Chris it’s all about family – particularly his sons Chris Jr. and Chase. Chris gets the most enjoyment out of his life when he’s with his sons and spending time with them is his favorite thing in the world. However, he also enjoys readying, golf, and eating chicken “just about any way you can cook it.”

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