Veritiv

Veritiv has been named one of Atlanta Business Chronicle's "Best Places to Work." This is particularly meaningful to our team because we have been working to create a dynamic and empowering culture. The Best Places to Work Awards recognize the top Atlanta-based companies that go above and beyond in creating an enjoyable workplace and a thriving culture for their employees. The rankings of the top workplaces are based on engagement surveys taken by our Atlanta-area employees.

We strive to provide an environment in which our employees’ differences are welcomed, valued and an integral part of the Veritiv way. We strive to create and sustain a culture of collaboration and a commitment to our people and our customers.

We would like to recognize warehouse worker Bill Kudzmas in our Burlington, New Jersey facility. Bill takes his job seriously and wants all receiving to be complete before he goes home. He has shown a knack for figuring out solutions to issues on the warehouse floor from fixing wireless devices to unloading trucks when the freight has shifted.

Distribution Supervisor, Michael Burk, complimented Bill’s hard work ethic and specifically remembered a time earlier this year when numerous team members were off or had called in, but Bill and a co-worker doubled down and stayed late to hold down the fort and delight our customers.

Recently, Mike Walkenhorst, Senior Vice President of Global Operations connected with our drivers in Tampa. This team is focused on serving our rigid packaging customers throughout central and south Florida. While there, he did a ride along with Melvin who has been with Veritiv for more than 28 years and served within the US Army. Melvin has such a great demeanor and really makes our customers feel appreciated and supported. The team also provided Mike with valuable feedback on how the company can better support our drivers.

In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we highlight Ryan Canedy of Escondido, Calif., as Veritiv’s Delivery Driver of the Year. He earned this title for his top rating in safety while making the most delivery stops. This is a major accomplishment! Thank you for staying safe and delivering value to our customers. Join our team at: www.Drive4V.com

Jenny Tague, Customer Experience Professional, is from Bronx, New York, but went to Florida for a vacation and never returned. In 2016, she joined our Paper Customer Experience team in Jacksonville and two years later transitioned to our National Accounts team, handling some of our largest Packaging and Facility Solutions customers. She receives accolades almost weekly for the quality of service she provides.

Through Veritiv Connects, our community and philanthropy program, we had 20 volunteers last month give 60 hours in sweat equity by caring for 100+ young trees in Brookrun Park, a public park with trees maintained by Trees Atlanta. Veritiv Connects also hosted an Ask an Arborist Session and learned how to maintain trees in our backyards for safe and sustainable planting seasons.