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Weigh 2015 Medicare Part D, Advantage Plan Choices Carefully By Jason Alderman
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you’re currently enrolled in Medicare, what you do or don’t do over the next few weeks could determine whether you can secure the best, most affordable coverage next year. Here’s why:
When choosing next year’s Part D plan: • Carefully review your plan’s “Annual Notice of Change” for substantive changes to premiums, deductibles, copayments, covered drugs, participating pharmacies, etc. • Notice whether they’ve changed copayments/coinsurance for your medications or possibly dropped some altogether. Ask your doctor whether comparable, covered drugs will work; otherwise you could pay much more next year. • Even if your plan hasn’t changed substantially, it’s still wise to use the Medicare Plan Finder at www.medicare.gov to compare all available plans. You’ll be prompted to enter your medications and dosages. The calculator then ranks plans by “star rating” and overall cost. • Note: The lowest premium may not be your best bet – sometimes plans with higher monthly premiums have a lower overall cost due to their more favorable deductible, copayment, and coinsurance amounts.
Medicare Part D prescription plans frequently change premiums, drug formularies, deductibles, and copayment amounts for specific drugs from year to year. Medicare Advantage plans often make similar changes; plus doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies may drop out of their preferred provider networks. Thus, by simply choosing the same options for 2015 without investigating alternatives, you could wind up paying hundreds or thousands of dollars more for similar healthcare services.
Medicare’s annual election period (a.k.a. open enrollment) to make coverage changes for 2015 runs from October 15, 2014 to December 7, 2014. For most people, this is the best – and sometimes only – opportunity to make coverage changes. (Exceptions are made for people who qualify for a special enrollment period – see “Medicare & You” at www.medicare.gov for details.)
Medicare Advantage plans are HMO- or PPO-type alternatives to Medicare Parts A and B. Most cover drugs and some include extra benefits like vision and dental coverage at additional cost. They usually have lower deductibles and copayments but require you to use the plan’s provider network. A few tips: • If your Advantage plan includes drug coverage, you don’t need Part D. • Carefully review the “Annual Notice of Change” from your plan for any substantive changes. • Even if your plan hasn’t changed substantially, you can use the same Medicare Plan Finder as above to review available plans. As with Part D plans, an Advantage plan with a lower premium might have a higher overall cost, due to various restrictions.
If you already have traditional Medicare Parts A and B, you needn’t make any changes; however, if you also have Part D, you must either reenroll in your current plan or choose another.
During open enrollment you can: • Switch from Medicare Parts A, B and D to Medicare Advantage or vice versa. • Switch from one Advantage plan to another. • Switch from an Advantage plan offering drug coverage to one that doesn’t or vice versa. • Join a Part D plan, switch from one plan to another or drop coverage altogether. Current Advantage plan enrollees can also use the Medicare Advantage disenrollment period (January 1, 2015 to February 14, 2015) to switch back to Medicare Parts A, B and D. However, they cannot: • Switch from original Medicare to Medicare Advantage. • Switch from one Advantage plan to another.
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Richmond Walk To End Alzheimer’s Raises Over $340,000 U.S. Route 460 Corridor Improvements Project Location Public Hearings Monday, October 27, 2014, 5-8 p.m.
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In accordance with 42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c) and 49 U.S.C. 303 a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) is being made available to the public for review and comment. Find out about the results of the environmental study prepared for the U.S. Route 460 Corridor between Petersburg and Suffolk, Virginia (approximately 55 miles). The Draft SEIS presents a comprehensive analysis of the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed transportation improvements. VDOT, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Highway Administration, is studying alternatives to improve transportation conditions along the U.S. Route 460 corridor. Review the five build alternatives under study. The Draft SEIS, which describes the environmental impacts associated with each alternative, will be available for review at the public hearing and on the project website. Visit the project website for a list of locations where you can view a printed copy of the Draft SEIS. http://www.route460project.org/SEIS Pursuant to Section 6009 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for Users and 23 CFR 774, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) intends to make a Section 4(f) de minimis finding related to impacted resources along the corridor as describe in the SEIS. In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, potential effects of the alternatives on historic properties are included in the Draft SEIS and available for review. Give your written or oral comments at the hearing, on the online comment form, or submit them by November 17, 2014 to Ms. Angel Deem, Environmental Division, 1401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219. You may also e-mail your comments to Route460SEIS@VDOT.Virginia.gov. If you are unable to attend the meeting you can view or download all materials from the project website. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 800-367-7623 or TTY/TDD 711. State Project: 0460-969-101, P101 UPC: 100432
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he Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter held its annual Richmond Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 18th in Innsbrook. Over 1,600 participants took part in this year’s Walk, and in the process raised over $340,000 for Alzheimer’s care, support programs, and research. The Richmond Walk to End Alzheimer’s was one of four Walks for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Richmond. The other Walks included a Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck Walk that was held on Saturday, September 20th at Bethpage Camp Resort in Urbanna; a Fredericksburg Walk that was held on Saturday, September 27th at University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg; and a Tri-Cities Walk that was held on Saturday, October 18th at Richard Bland College in Petersburg. Combined, these four Walks raised over $530,000. Donations to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be accepted through the end of the year and can be made at www.alz.org/walk.
At each Walk, participants come together and participate in a ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease; the Promise Garden Commemoration. This ceremony is a commitment to fulfill their promise to remember, to honor, to care and to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The different colors of the promise flowers represent the diverse reasons why they walk - blue flowers indicating the individual has Alzheimer’s, yellow flowers indicating the individual is a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s, purple flowers indicating the individual has lost someone to Alzheimer’s, and orange flowers indicating the individual supports the cause and the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Each participant will also have an opportunity to write a personal message on their promise flower to further strengthen their dedication. Susan Hudson, the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond’s 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chair, has been a Walk participant for eleven years. “I walk every year to honor my father-in-law,� Hudson explains. “He was a brilliant man with an infectious sense of humor and his Alzheimer’s diagnosis was unimaginable.� After a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s, Hudson’s father-in-law passed away in 2008.
“It’s about time we change the course of this disease and find a cure,� Hudson said. “It’s too late to do nothing because we are losing too many people to this disease.�
In Virginia, 130,000 individuals are currently living with Alzheimer’s, including 26,000 in the Greater Richmond Chapter’s service area. By 2025, estimates indicate that 190,000 Virginians will have Alzheimer’s. continued on page 11
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The BIG business of Cancer Treatment By Dr. T
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ancer is a horrible disease and there are few people who have not been impacted by it in some way, whether personally or through a friend or acquaintance. The battle against cancer has been decades long with incredible advances in early detection and medical treatment, and still we have no cure. Billions upon billions of dollars have been raised to fund cancer research while the costs of cancer treatment continue to rise. Cancer patients often cannot work full time jobs due to the intensity of their treatment and the toll it takes on their physical and emotional person. They, along with their families, suffer the economic consequences of that fact. The patient’s caretaker is adversely impacted on their job as well, particularly if they are active and engaged advocates for the cancer patient. Wives, partners, parents, and other family members are negatively impacted by leaving work early or being absent altogether due to being the primary support for the family member going through cancer treatment. It becomes an economic catastrophe for the entire family, not to mention the emotional and psychological toll it takes. The endless tests upon tests; chemotherapy treatments; continual scans of this and that; radiation, x-rays, medications, transfusions, consultations; the cadre of medical staff and specialists employed in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is astronomical, the costs exorbitant, and the financial impact profound.
It may be a cynical position to take, but it must be recognized that treating cancer is BIG business. While raising awareness for research and prevention is a very good thing, it seems that the economic benefits of actually treating cancer makes one wonder why is it taking so long to actually find a cure? The unbelievable costs for one day of treating someone with advanced cancer in a specialized cancer unit of a standard hospital are far beyond what the average person’s insurance policy can handle, and therefore additional resources must be found, including people tapping into savings and retirement accounts, selling property, and collecting donations. By the time the cancer has been arrested, paused, or has ultimately taken the life of the patient, over a
quarter million dollars is easily spent in a matter of a few months. The comedian Chris Rock proclaimed once, in referring to the War on Drugs, that the fact is “If we really wanted to STOP drugs from coming into the U.S. we would.” Rock said it’s not in the first purchase or the second, “It’s in the COMEBACK!” The inference is that solving the so-called problem of drugs and drug addiction is not the objective at all; that keeping the flow of drugs intact makes and keeps customers coming back for the trade. It is not about the cure; it’s about the BUSINESS of the Comeback!
In recent months and years, we have lost several members of our family to the heinous disease of cancer, and in past decades many more. With so much attention paid to this disease worldwide, and so much money raised, WHY is there STILL NO CURE? I sincerely hope it is not because of the Big Business of Cancer Treatment.
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Urban Agriculture: Farming By Erika Winston
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ontrary to popular belief, farming is not limited to the wide open plains of rural areas. Urban agriculture brings it closer to town, as urban residents grow fruits and vegetables, and even raise animals within their cities. In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly designated October as Urban Agriculture Month in the Commonwealth. The goal, as stated in the resolution, is to “provide the opportunity to promote and educate Virginians as to the benefit and importance of urban agriculture programs to local communities.” In the Richmond metropolitan area, local growers have a variety of resources that are working to promote urban agriculture throughout the region.
gardens are “collaborative projects on shared open s and products of the garden, including healthful and a are a relatively new concept, growing in popularity o of urban agriculture and, according to the CDC, com neighborhood violence and forming strong social co
Aesthetically, urban agriculture can fill unsightly voids in the city landscape. As an increasing number of urban residents embrace growing opportunities, the prevalence of community gardens continues to grow. These spaces are often created on empty lots or abandoned public spaces, turning decay into areas of greenery and life, which can lead to the overall revitalization of a blighted area.
The McDonough Community Garden is located wit Agriculture designates as a “food desert”. Accordin neighborhoods and rural towns without ready acce grocery stores makes it difficult for residents to acce the norm within the community, which can lead to a effects of these food deserts by helping to fund urb evaluations show an increased consumption of fruit ropolitan Richmond is reportedly home to more tha
The benefits of urban agriculture are plentiful and varied. From a nutritional perspective, growing promotes the consumption of fruits and vegetables among urban residents. Cities are often concentrated with areas of high poverty rates, where a lack of finances leads to poor eating habits. The impact of this trend is lessened when fresh fruits and vegetables are made more accessible and affordable. Urban agriculture also promotes health through exercise. Gardening and farming are physical activities and participants get a good work out as they cultivate their foods. Numerous reports document the aerobic benefits of gardening, in addition to its therapeutic advantages of stress relief and mood enhancement.
These benefits, both individually and collectively, have ignited a growing interest in urban agriculture among American city dwellers. Though the organic food market is booming, as consumers crave healthier food options, it is also expensive and leads shoppers in search of more affordable resources. Urban agriculture offers a viable solution to this widespread problem. Even in the most highly populated city areas, residents are utilizing innovative gardening methods to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs on roof tops and terraces. The Popularity of Community Gardening
For aspiring gardeners with no space to start their agricultural goals, community gardens offer a convenient and communal alternative. As defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), community
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Metropolitan Richmond is home to several urban Garden is located within the city’s south side. Thou fruits and vegetables, it also promotes a healthy co erative initiatives. Teens are invited to attend sum encouraged to make contributions to the garden’s co as “a community space for social gatherings and cu dren and teens in the community social entreprene to explain that the space is “a great potential for br generational and cross cultural dialogs.”
Tricycle Gardens is a Richmond based nonprofit t systems. Its director, Sally G. Schwitters, told the s “Tricycle Gardens was started by a group of friends city, while also bringing community together,” she garden was the best approach. As they dug the ear parts and Tricycle Gardens was born.”
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spaces where participants share in the maintenance affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.” These spaces over the last twenty years. They offer all the benefits mmunity gardens are even successful at decreasing onnections.
agricultural projects. The McDonough Community ugh the 8500 square foot space boasts a variety of ommunity through educational programs and coopmmer agriculture workshops, and all residents are omposting program. Organizers describe the garden ultural activities and youth programs teaching chileurship, biology, nutrition, and ecology.” They go on ridge building in the community allowing for inter-
thin an area that the United States Department of ng to the agency’s website, food deserts are “urban ess to fresh, healthy, and affordable food.” A lack of ess healthy foods. Instead, fast food options become an unhealthy lifestyle. The USDA works to lessen the ban agriculture projects within these areas. Agency ts and vegetables among garden participants. Metan 20 designated food deserts.
that promotes healthy communities and local food story of how the organization got its unique name. and neighbors who wanted to address blight in our explained. “They decided developing a community rth and prepared for planting- they dug up tricycle
Schwitters said the garden has since grown into “a comprehensive urban agriculture nonprofit” that manages more than 12 food producing sites throughout the city. The Urban Farm “serves as a source of locally produced and sustainably grown produce” in the Manchester area. Schwitters explained that The Healing Garden, located at Bon Secours Memorial Hospital, services the nutritional education program. Tricycle Gardens also manages several children’s gardens, which according to Schwitter, “provide kids with direct experiences with how food is grown, and much more.”
Henrico County promotes urban agriculture through its “Gardens Growing Families” program. Families are encouraged to start their own gardens through a series of free classes and workshops. They can use the information to create gardens at home or utilize one of the county’s two community garden sites, located in Lakeside and Highland Springs. The county provides gardening tools and water at the site. There are also Master Gardeners available to answer questions on growing specific vegetables and fruits. To use the collective plots, families must agree to follow specific rules that are designed to maintain the beauty and integrity of the space. Livestock in the City
Gardening is not the only type of urban agriculture. Many city residents are also raising livestock in their backyards. Chicken keeping promotes a constant production of fresh eggs. The market is filled with innovative chicken coops, which are designed to keep the costs down, while maximizing space. Even the most novice farmer can learn how to raise chickens with some Internet research.
Goats are another common livestock option, providing dairy, fleece or meat. Dwarf goats are comparable in size to large dogs, making them suitable for urban settings, where size restrictions may limit the size of allowable animals. Goat milk is commonly used to make cheese, as well as soaps. The fleece is used to make a number of items, from blankets to sweaters. Owners may also choose to sell it for a profit. As residents of the Richmond metro area continue to embrace natural foods and create community growing sites, the hope is that healthy eating and lifestyle choices will spread to members of all socioeconomic groups. Tricycle Gardens exemplifies the positive impact of urban agriculture. “Since breaking ground on our first garden, we have engaged thousands of neighbors and shown that the simple act of growing food is an incredibly powerful way to change the overall health of our community.”
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CIVIC BEAT
FUNdraising Good Times
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ou can’t see what you can’t see. There may be some challenges facing your nonprofit that you’re not aware of. They are insidious and sometimes deadly. Taking a close look at “what’s really going on” may refocus your energy and resources, and rescue your fundraising.
Here’s some background. Nonprofit organizations and institutions play a key role in communities across the country. Healthcare, education, advocacy, homeless services, domestic violence prevention, athletics, the opera, symphony and theatres are just a few of the ways in which they add to our collective life. The rewards from such work are many. And, unfortunately, challenges abound. Top ones include board involvement, staffing, money, resources, exposure and awareness, and volunteer involvement. These are real. And at the same time, for some organizations the challenges are actually a little deeper. They lie in what you can’t see. And they inform or exacerbate the visible ones.
Lack of urgency and excitement. It’s hard to raise money and engage volunteers without a sense of urgency and excitement. Have you made the case to a potential donor regarding why it is important to support the priorities of your nonprofit today, and not tomorrow? Have you created a mechanism for generating enthusiasm in giving? Are you actively competing for the philanthropic dollar or waiting for it to come your way? You need an infectious excitement that is communicated verbally, in writing, and electronically. Put fundraising at the top of your list each day. Duplication of services. You may be 100% committed to your organization, its services or
advocacy, and the people it serves. But, are you the only game in town, or are there a multitude of organizations doing similar work? When there are too many organizations providing comparable services, it can be difficult for donors and funders to understand why they should fund your organization over a similar one. You may not get funded. Or you – and your like-minded nonprofits – may be splitting a pool of funds with the result being that no one raises enough money to effectively advance their mission. If duplication of services is an issue for your nonprofit, you may want to consider the unthinkable: merging, or refining/changing your mission. Repeatedly soliciting the same donors and funders. This is an “under the radar” challenge that sometimes isn’t even identified as such. The positive spin is: we have a few committed donors who consistently support us. That may be true, but how long will it last? Are they providing enough funding, or is your organization cutting staff and services in order to operate? What if donors suddenly changed their giving? Donor retention isn’t a given: things change. Don’t put your nonprofit at risk: broaden your fundraising. Next week we will cover more.
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My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond Honors Men
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sk anyone and they’ll say the word that best describes Stephan “Coach” Hicks is “passion,” especially when it comes to men’s ministry.
Nearly every evening of the week, after he’s put in an eight-hour day as a Human Research administrator at VCU, you can find him at his other job – mentoring men. It is a labor of love for him and the mission of his organization, My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond, which Hicks started five years ago when he began his own journey to become a better man.
Hicks’ journey began in 2009, when he started holding a men’s ministry group in a spare bedroom in his home. It was sometimes a tight fit, but talk to any of the men who were part of that group and they say it helped them become better men. One member of that original men’s group is Manny Awards honoree, K. Antione Bailey, a husband and father of nine, and, initially a reluctant attendee. “I got kids, I pay my own bills. I don’t need nobody to teach me how to be a man,” Antoine recalled in MBK’s monthly newsletter, The Manhood Chronicles. “I kept coming, I got into it,” he said. “Just like any other person, sometimes you have the wrong perspective of what a man is.”
On Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Embassy Suites, 2925 Emerywood Parkway, My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond (also referred to as MBK) will hold The Manny Awards Dinner to recognize men throughout the Richmond reMuch has happened since those early days of meeting in the spare bedroom. gion. These are men who’ve journeyed along their own paths to become better MBK is an official non-profit with an office in the Outreach Involvement Center, husbands, fathers, community leaders, and just better men in general. MBK Stephan Hicks 1618 Hull Street in Richmond. It recently became a member of the Central Virwants the public to know that there are men who are working to improve their lives, the lives of their families, and the community. The awards program will also be ginia African American Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this year, the organization was a finalist in the Rich Tech Awards for its use of technology. MBK began “The Manhood Chronicles,” honoring several outstanding youngsters. an electronic newsletter that each month highlights a different man. Tickets, sponsorships, and ad space are still available, Hicks said. For more information about My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond, please visit www.mb“These are men of all ages who are making a difference in ways both great and small,” Hicks kgrva.org. For more information about the Manny Awards, please visit www.themannyawards. said. “They are role models; a number of them are mentors. Some of them have gone through com or call Stephan Hicks at 804-502-3239. tremendous struggles and are now helping others to avoid pitfalls. Our honorees range from youngsters still in elementary and high school; to men who are business owners; to men Tickets for the Manny Awards, which will be held Saturday, November 8, 6 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, 2925 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, can be purchased via www.eventbrite.com. who’ve been incarcerated; to men who have masters’ degrees.”
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As she completes her senior year of high school, Raven said her top college of interest is Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. She hopes to major in Computer Information Systems and minor in Journalism. “I really enjoy looking at magazines and I enjoy scrapbooking so I think it would be cool if I could do layouts for online with different magazines,” Raven said. “I enjoy fashion and it would be amazing for me to be behind the scenes putting it together with great websites, blogs, editorials, fashion applications, etc.” Other top college options for Raven include Hampton University and Howard University. She said her dream is to become an online magazine editor.
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As a cheerleader, a member of the National Honor Society, the National Technical Honor Society, and Future Business Leaders of America, Raven Parham still finds the time to maintain a 4.12 GPA. Raven, who is enrolled in the Petersburg Gifted Program, is also ranked 5 out of the 200 students at Petersburg High School.
While attending Vernon Johns Junior High School, she was crowned “Miss Freshman” and was crowned “Miss Junior” last year. This year Raven hopes to run for not only Homecoming Queen, but also class Vice President. She currently works at Marshall’s in Colonial Heights, Va. “Even though I am highly engaged in my school work, I still find time to work a part time job,” Raven said. “Working has taught me a few small life lessons as it pertains
to responsibilities. For example: being on time, doing my best, and showing up prepared.”
Raven said she enjoys doing things for her community and finds it helpful, caring, fun, and a way to build character. Some of her community service includes volunteering at the 10th Annual 5k Run at Chalkley Elementary School, where she helped decorate and run the concession stand. She also passed out water to people at the Walk/Run for Ukrops Monument 10k Walk which was sponsored by Martins. She has helped feed the homeless during Thanksgiving and Christmas and also helped pass out school supplies to children at the Petersburg Sheriff ’s Department. With her cheerleading team, she has helped to run a free cheerleading camp and performed at Walnut Hill Elementary School for an event for children in foster care. Raven is a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Petersburg and was also a 2014 Junior Debutante. This year, she will be a Senior Debutante 2015, which will be sponsored by The Wives of the Beaux Twenty Club. When asked who influences her to succeed the most in life, she said her grandfather. “Because he always keeps me going and he does a lot for me, I just want to make him proud,” Raven said. By Janeal Downs
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NESTLÉ PURINA PetCare Company seeks a highly motivated Shipping Team Member (Loader) for our Warehouse Department at the manufacturing facility located 25 miles northeast of Richmond in King William County.
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the shipment of all finished products by truck as well as supporting production and the placement of finished product in the Warehouse.
NESTLÉ PURINA PetCare Company seeks a highly motivated Shipping Team Member (Loader) NESTLÉ PURINA PetCare Company seeks a highfor our Warehouse Department at the manufacly motivated Shipping Team Member (Loader) turing facility located 25 miles northeast of Richfor our Warehouse Department at the manufacmond in King William County. turing facility located 25 miles northeast of Richmond in King William County. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the shipment of all finished POSITION SUMMARY: products by truck as well as supporting producResponsible for the shipment of all finished tion and the placement of finished product in products by truck as well as supporting producthe Warehouse. tion and the placement of finished product in the Warehouse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities include but are not limited to ∂ Pre-plans each shipment to ensure weight disthe following: tribution and load integrity, as well as follows ∂ Pre-plans each shipment to ensure weight disall shipping instructions. tribution and load integrity, as well as follows ∂ Utilizes the RF scanner and SAP system, load all shipping instructions. trailer by weight, size, UPC, location, and trailer ∂ Utilizes the RF scanner and SAP system, load type, completing necessary paperwork and foltrailer by weight, size, UPC, location, and trailer lowing the warehouse sanitation policy. type, completing necessary paperwork and fol∂ Understands utilization of dock plates and lowing the warehouse sanitation policy. levelers. Lock trailer or place chocks under trail∂ Understands utilization of dock plates and er before loading. Lift dock plate, close dock levelers. Lock trailer or place chocks under traildoor, handle paperwork as directed, and call er before loading. Lift dock plate, close dock trailer out to guard when finished with trailer. door, handle paperwork as directed, and call ∂ Loads direct shipments and/or performs case trailer out to guard when finished with trailer. pick and the staging of pallets of products as di∂ Loads direct shipments and/or performs case rected by Team Leader. pick and the staging of pallets of products as di∂ Assists Chute Haulers and/or operates power rected by Team Leader. sweeper and power scrubber when required. ∂ Assists Chute Haulers and/or operates power ∂ As determined by position or task, adheres to sweeper and power scrubber when required. & cooperates with factory & divisional quality ∂ As determined by position or task, adheres to standards/requirements and department(s). Un& cooperates with factory & divisional quality derstands & performs all quality checks as restandards/requirements and department(s). Unquired by the Nestlé Quality Management Sysderstands & performs all quality checks as retem to build consumer trust & preference by quired by the Nestlé Quality Management Sysproviding quality brands, products & services; tem to build consumer trust & preference by maintains & ensures 0 defect & 0 waste attiproviding quality brands, products & services; tude without compromising safety or regulatomaintains & ensures 0 defect & 0 waste attiry compliance. tude without compromising safety or regulato∂ Other duties as assigned. ry compliance. ∂ Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D required EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D required EXPERIENCE: Minimum One (1) year experience loading EXPERIENCE: trucks and forklift certification required. Minimum One (1) year experience loading trucks and forklift certification required. Interested parties must apply on
In 2013, The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter provided services to more than 12,000 individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia as well as their caregivers, both personal and professional. The services provided included educational programs, support groups, Helpline calls, respite scholarships, and more. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: ∂ Pre-plans each shipment to ensure weight distribution and load integrity, as well as follows all shipping instructions. ∂ Utilizes the RF scanner and SAP system, load trailer by weight, size, UPC, location, and trailer type, completing necessary paperwork and following the warehouse sanitation policy. ∂ Understands utilization of dock plates and levelers. Lock trailer or place chocks under trailer before loading. Lift dock plate, close dock door, handle paperwork as directed, and call trailer out to guard when finished with trailer. ∂ Loads direct shipments and/or performs case pick and the staging of pallets of products as directed by Team Leader. ∂ Assists Chute Haulers and/or operates power sweeper and power scrubber when required. ∂ As determined by position or task, adheres to & cooperates with factory & divisional quality standards/requirements and department(s). Understands & performs all quality checks as required by the Nestlé Quality Management System to build consumer trust & preference by providing quality brands, products & services; maintains & ensures 0 defect & 0 waste attitude without compromising safety or regulatory compliance. ∂ Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D required EXPERIENCE: Minimum One (1) year experience loading trucks and forklift certification required. Interested parties must apply on
www.nestlepurinacareers.com EOE/MFDV. Nestlé is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment.
Interested parties must apply on
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EOE/MFDV. Nestlé is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment.
EOE/MFDV. Nestlé is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment.
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SHIPPING TEAM MEMBER (LOADER) NESTLÉ PURINA PetCare Company seeks a highly motivated Shipping Team Member (Loader) for our Warehouse Department at the manufacturing facility located 25 miles northeast of Richmond in King William County. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the shipment of all finished products by truck as well as supporting production and the placement of finished product in the Warehouse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: ∂ Pre-plans each shipment to ensure weight distribution and load integrity, as well as follows all shipping instructions. ∂ Utilizes the RF scanner and SAP system, load trailer by weight, size, UPC, location, and trailer type, completing necessary paperwork and following the warehouse sanitation policy. ∂ Understands utilization of dock plates and levelers. Lock trailer or place chocks under trailer before loading. Lift dock plate, close dock door, handle paperwork as directed, and call trailer out to guard when finished with trailer. ∂ Loads direct shipments and/or performs case pick and the staging of pallets of products as directed by Team Leader. ∂ Assists Chute Haulers and/or operates power sweeper and power scrubber when required. ∂ As determined by position or task, adheres to & cooperates with factory & divisional quality standards/requirements and department(s). Understands & performs all quality checks as required by the Nestlé Quality Management System to build consumer trust & preference by providing quality brands, products & services; maintains & ensures 0 defect & 0 waste attitude without compromising safety or regulatory compliance. ∂ Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D required EXPERIENCE: Minimum One (1) year experience loading trucks and forklift certification required. Interested parties must apply on
www.nestlepurinacareers.com EOE/MFDV. Nestlé is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment.
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