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Peter lives with his wife, Marcia, in Skokie, Illinois, in his childhood home, which he bought from his parents. When he is not working, Peter enjoys woodworking and woodturning. His creations include bowls, pens, jewelry boxes, and tables. Peter is grateful for the opportunities at S&C. He learned about company loyalty from his father, who worked for the same company for 30 years. “My Dad always said, ‘If you find a company you like, and they’re doing things good for you, stay with them,” Peter says. “And basically, it’s been true.” n
He followed Bill’s suggestion to apply at S&C and was hired as a wire operator in the tool room. After a year, Peter moved to the model shop. Coming from a small machine shop, he knew he was in for a change when he saw all the CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) equipment. “It was a big culture shock,” Peter says. “I knew I’d grow and learn in this job.” Throughout his career, he has learned how to operate more machines. “I feel there’s always something to learn,” Peter says. He also serves as a mentor for newer team members.
Peter Paul Tool & Model Maker-Advanced Prototyping & Tooling Peter Paul has the Boys Scouts to thank for getting an interview with S&C; he heard about S&C from Bill Duryea (retired), whose sons were in his Boy Scout troop.
Over his career, Kaiser held various logistics roles and honed his expertise in selecting products, shipping, and loading. The nature of the work also makes him an expert on workplace safety because these jobs require a mix of quick thinking, moving heavy cartons, and driving forklifts. Kaiser also regularly trains new team members on workplace safety, teaching them to work together to lift cartons properly and avoid injury. “If they don’t know, we teach them,” he says. “For example, before you start the forklift, put your safety belt on and make sure the forks are down. “I’ve been here 25 years and haven’t had any safety incidents.”
Today, Kaiser works as a Material Handler-Intermediate and reports to Job Constant (Global Transportation & Logistics) and Scott Buckley (Global Transportation & Logistics). He offers the following advice to younger team members: “Show up and do your job. Don’t be late. Don’t miss days. Work hard, and you’ll have no problems.” Kaiser is an Assyrian from Iraq, and he came to the U.S. in 1979. He and his wife, Mayswon, have three sons, ages 16 to 34. n
Kaiser Dawood Material Handler-Intermediate Global Transportation & Logistics Kaiser Dawood first heard about S&C from friends who worked here in the early 1980s, but it took almost 20 years and a cross-country move before he applied. He was hired temporarily and became a full-time Global Transportation & Logistics team member on June 20, 1999.
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