Frontline Leaders Started On The Dock For leaders JONATHAN BUTTERWORTH and RICKY LAMBERT, "Promote from Within" is more than a catchphrase ... it's a reality. ‘A PLACE I COULD SEE MYSELF STAYING’ When Jonathan came to Averitt in late 2020, he wanted to be part of a team that provides associates the opportunity to grow. He came to the right place. After working on the dock in Birmingham for a little more than a year, Jonathan moved into the driver’s seat in a shuttle role in early 2022. Later that year, he transferred to city, where he stayed for about a year. And late last year, Jonathan was promoted to his current position as a frontline leader. “The keys to my growth have been motivation and hard work,” Jonathan explains. “Before I came to Averitt, I was always looking for a spot where I could stay. Nothing ever fit. Other companies weren’t willing to give me a chance to move up. So when I got to Averitt, I felt like this is a place I could see myself staying at.” Jonathan’s advice for other associates is simple – quality work gets noticed. “I would tell other associates to keep their heads down, be respectful and do your job,” he says. “You’ll be noticed, and everybody will see how you work. You don’t have to go around telling other people what you do. Just let your work show it for you.” ‘BEING COMMITTED IS IMPORTANT’ Ricky, a Greensboro preventive maintenance frontline leader, is an
Over 20 Team member who originally came to Averitt as a part-time dock associate. He went full time in preventive maintenance in 2003, and for about a decade he served as a lead technician before moving into his current role a few years ago. “Averitt is a really good company to work for,” Ricky says. “Averitt has taken care of me and my family for many years now. We have a good environment in Greensboro. I like working for Averitt. It’s what I’ve done for the last 20 years, and it’s what I hope to continue to do.” Regarding his career growth, Ricky says it’s all about consistency. “I’m not the type of person who’s a job hopper and I never was,” Ricky explains. “Being committed is important. Eventually you will be recognized. Just come in every day, do your job to the best of your ability and go home. That’s it. Just try to do your job and not everybody else’s.” Thank you, Jonathan and Ricky, for your efforts that have helped you take advantage of our commitment to promoting from within! To hear the stories of several more associates who have grown in their careers, visit InsideAveritt.com/PromoteFromWithin. T m Birmingham frontline leader JONATHAN BUTTERWORTH (above, left) came to Averitt as a dock associate, while Greensboro preventive maintenance frontline leader RICKY LAMBERT (above, right) started as a part-time dock associate.
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One of our core beliefs is building a strong culture by helping you succeed in your chosen position and any other advancement opportunities you pursue. That’s why we’re excited to let you know about our enhanced Career Opportunities page. At InsideAveritt.com/Opportunities , you can look for new positions just like you previously could on our Job Hotline. Speaking of our Job Hotline, it’s now available on MyPortal, and InsideAveritt.
com/Opportunities provides instructions on how to access that feature. Additionally, InsideAveritt.com/ Opportunities offers information about our Leadership Development Program and our Dock-To-Driver Training Program, as well as videos about how we Promote From Within. So whatever your long-term career goals are, we’re here to help you succeed and grow with Averitt. And our enhanced InsideAveritt.com/Opportunities page is another tool to help you do just that. Because here, Opportunities Abound! T m
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