Most memorable co-worker you’ve worked with over the years? Jim Schultz What would surprise most people today about working at Crest 40 years ago? It goes without saying it was a much smaller company . . . Jeff Meiners was in college, no acreage out west, and no key fobs. Jerry Waters (Maintenance A-Shift) Years at Crest: 45 What was your first job at Crest Foods? Warehouse & Mixing What brought you to Crest Foods to work? I was laid off from working in construction. What is your favorite work memory over the years? Dick Moeller – “Hey can I borrow a quarter?” Where did you go for your 10 year trip? Disney in Florida What do you remember about Ashton 40 years ago? The town had more stores, gas stations and restaurants. What would surprise most people today about working at Crest 40 years ago? The products we ran and the way we did things. Morine Snodgrass (Scheduling Clerk) Years at Crest: 44 What was your first job at Crest Foods? Working on a bulk pack line. What brought you to Crest Foods to work? My husband had an accident, so I needed to work. What is your favorite work memory over the years? When we used to have Christmas parties with dinner and dancing. Where did you go on your 10 year trip? Hawaii What do you remember about Ashton 40 years ago? We had a drug store and a business like a dime store. What would surprise most people today about working at Crest 40 years ago? Women had to wear dresses. Carol Milens (Accountant) Years at Crest: 41 What was your first job at Crest Foods? Hired by Dick Moeller keeping track of inventory. What brought you to Crest Foods to work? Moved back to Illinois looking for employment. What is your favorite memory over the years? My favorite memories are of working with those who are helpful and cheerful while bringing answers and results. Working with my department and/or departments; calling custom- ers regarding payment discrepancies; and calling credit applicants who quickly respond with information. Where did you go for your 10 year trip? Australia What do you remember about Ashton 40 years ago? Where it was 40 years ago and how it has grown. Most memorable co-worker you’ve worked with over the years? I have memories of co-workers at different segments of time that I’ve been here, and I’ve seen people come and go. When I started at Crest, Dick, Ruth, Jay, Shirley W., Norbert, Carmen, Jan, Ardella and Joyce were among the first people I met at my beginnings in the Crest Foods family. What would surprise most people today about working at Crest 40 years ago? I may be the only of a few who remember Standard Brands. Pam Kelley (Scheduling Manager) Years at Crest: 40 What was your first job at Crest Foods? Working on the dairy creamer line at the north plant during high school. What brought you to Crest Foods to work? Living in town it was close, the hours were good and you could walk to work. What is your favorite work memory over the years? When the warehouse went from a hand index file for loca- tions to a computer system where we could actually find stuff. Where did you go for your 10 year trip? Jamaica What do you remember about Ashton 40 years ago? That we used to have a nice downtown business district with many stores and you did not have to leave town for everything.
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