Welcome to the two newest members of our Emergency Response Team – Cat Larson and Jesse Morris. Cat and Jesse completed the eight week course to become Certified First Responders through the Illinois Department of Public Health this summer. We asked them each a few questions about their careers here at Crest and about becoming First Responders. Crest Welcomes New First Responders by Karen Yardley, Safety & Sanitation Manager
Cat Larson
Jesse Morris
Cat Larson first came to Crest back in June of 2009. After a brief absence, she returned in January of 2015. She has worked both A and B shift in Production and B and C shift in Maintenance. Cat decided to volunteer as a First Responder when it was realized that we were lacking responders here at the Main Plant on B shift. ( Since then Stina Kanaris has changed shifts/departments and is also here at the Main Plant on B shift. ) Cat wanted to help Crest if we did have an emergency, so she volunteered. She feels that she learned a lot through the course – knowledge that she could also use at home. She found it very interesting and easier than she expected. Jesse Morris has been with Crest since June of 2013. He’s worked as a packer and is now a line operator on B Shift Production. He’s also had some training in QA and Warehouse functions. Jesse is a volunteer member of the Franklin Grove Fire Department and wanted to be a First Responder. In fact, in high school, Jesse considered becoming a paramedic. Jesse said getting up early for the certification course was tough but well worth it. He is very excited about being a First Responder and helping others. He thought the course was challenging and was surprised that they teach “It is YOUR safety before anyone else.” Both Cat and Jesse hope they never have to perform CPR but it’s great to know that we have employees who are willing to give of themselves to make sure others get the medical attention they need in an emergency.
Thank You, Sharkey Transportation!
For the last 23 years, Sharkey Transportation has been hosting a bus trip to a White Sox game. Each year, they graciously invite a few Crest Foods employees to join the fun. This year Shelley Schopp, Jenny Drew, Kyle O’Dell and Ray O’Dell were picked up at Crest and taken into the game where they were treated to quite a spread of food and beverages. Jack Sharkey started his company in 1971. Today, Sharkey Transportation averages 6-12 loads daily, in and out of Crest Foods. It is a true pleasure to do business with the Sharkey team, who we can count on to always go above and beyond to get the job done!
Front: Butch Pinney, Jack Maines, Hank Power, Steve Gleisner Back: Ray O’Dell, Shelley Schopp, Kyle O’Dell, Jenny Drew, Alvin Hall, Jack Sharkey
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