Crew Safety
How to properly life heavy objects?
Lift with your legs, not your back!
What is the purpose of a picker?
To protect yourself while moving litter
What does "plugging in" mean?
Signing yourself up for work shifts
What does "plugging out" mean?
Calling CEO to let us know that you won’t make it to work
What are benefits of the pay card?
No check cashing fees
No check cashing lines
Flexibility in accessing your funds
What is proper work clothing?
Long pants: denim jeans, or other heavy work pants; no sweatpants, dress pants or leggings.
Long-sleeved shirts (no bare shoulders!)
Footwear: sturdy work boot with puncture-resistant uppers, non-slip sole and steel toe.
When should you leave an item behind?
Heavy or sharp items that could cause injury if moved or handled
Items in an unsafe or unstable location
Hazardous materials
Possible crime scene evidence
How often do you need to plug in?
Each time you successfully plug in, you’ll get scheduled up until your next appointment day. You don’t need to plug in again until you’ve finished those shifts.
What if you need to call out?
1. Call 877-618-1236 (then dial 2)
2. Leave a voicemail to remove yourself from the job site at least one hour before the start time.
Otherwise you will automatically receive an unexcused absence and your account will be on hold.
What are three ways to access your money?
Allpoint ATMs
Debit purchases with cash back
In-person at a major bank
What to do if injured on the job?
Inform your Site Supervisor!
You will fill out documentation.
You will be transported to the nearest clinic for treatment if necessary, and be given a bus pass to return from the clinic if need be.
What are examples of hazardous substances?
Discarded drug lab chemicals, pesticides, urine, pipe bombs/explosives
Why does CEO schedule through a call center?
To make sure you get paid everyday!
How to return to work after plugging out?
Since plugging out removes you from the remainder of your scheduled days, you need to call to plug back in again.
How to avoid ATM fees?
ALWAYS check account balance before making a withdrawal or purchase
NEVER check account balance on an ATM
Use Allpoint ATMs
What is the PTS scoring scale?
A way for site supervisors to rate and offer constructive criticism on your days work.
What can we pick up to throw away?
Papers, cardboard, plastic, styrofoam, wood, rubber, glass or metal items with no sharp edges.
Why don't you get a regular schedule, like at other jobs?
People’s schedules and levels of commitment change so often, it’s almost impossible to schedule sites more than a few days in advance. We also want to keep things flexible so that we can place you in long term employment ASAP.
What happens if you miss a work day or vocational meeting?
Your CEO account will be placed on hold and you will be required to have a conversation with your Job Coach or Job Developer before returning back to crew.
How to activate your pay card?
Call skylight customer service at 1-877-814-7679 or log onto skylightpaycard.com
What are some helpful tips for working in the heat?
Start work well hydrated
Drink plenty of water throughout the day
Take breaks in shaded, cooler area
How to properly dispose of sharps?
Get sharps container.
Place the container on the ground next to the items, use your picker to carefully place sharps into the container.
Once needles are secured, return the container.
Can you name the 6 steps to plugging in?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
1. Get a phone
2. When to call: Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
3. Dial the number: 877-618-1236
4. Wait for someone to answer
5. Tell them your CEO ID #
6. Confirm work assignment with operator
How to join a crew as a stand by?
Show up to meeting spot at meeting time and check in with the site supervisor.
*Account cannot be on hold status
*As-needed, first come / first served basis
How to print your pay stub?
Go to: https://onlinewagestatements.com/centerforemploymentopp
Type in username (your CEO ID#) and the first 5 letters of your last name as the password the first time you log on
Create a new password and answer security questions
View and print pay stubs