Trish Carter What brought you to Crest Foods? My first time working here, I was on the High School crew. I had decided I was tired of asking my dad for money when I needed it, so in September of 1997, Crest took me in. I was here until right after I graduated high school, then I left for the summer. I decided to come back once summer was over, so there started my second time working here. That didn’t last long….I was fired! As it turned out, Crest preferred to have employees that actually came to work every day. At that time, I was not that employee. Two years later, I found myself in need of a job again. I was young, living at home, and at that time, without a car, so Crest was the obvious choice for me since I could walk to work if they were willing to give me another chance. What was your first job at Crest? I started out as a line worker in Contract Packaging. Three months after I start- ed (the third time), I asked to be a line operator. I was a line operator for a good 11 or 12 years (minus a short stint in the Parts Room) when I was asked to be the B shift level 6 backup. Then, once I became a mom, I knew B shift wasn’t for me anymore, so I applied for an A shift line technician position in QA. I was a line technician for two years before I became the backup, also known as the #7. Two years after becoming the #7, I was asked if I was interested in being the Quality Engineer, and I’ve been doing it ever since; and loving it. What’s a favorite memory you have of your time here at Crest? I’ve got so many memories here; it’s so hard to pick one. The Christmas auctions were always fun. I am not one who likes people to bid against me, so I would end up paying more than I should have for things I didn’t need...like 21 lbs of chocolate!! Anything you’d like to add: I would just like to thank Crest Foods for taking a chance on me. I was not always an employee people would have expected to last 20 years; but Crest was patient with me. I finally grew up and be- came someone they can rely on and someone I can be proud of. Ricky Hillman What brought you to Crest Foods? I liked that it was a family owned company and not a union like previous jobs had been. What was your first job at Crest? I started in the Mix Department and have stayed ever since! What’s a favorite memory of your time here at Crest? I really enjoy the people I work with. Val Smith What brought you to Crest Foods? I started Crest Foods in high school and once I graduated I came back and joined the college program where I got my associates degree paid for by Crest while I worked second shift part time. It is such an amazing program that Crest still has today. What was your first job at Crest? I was on a Hamburger Helper line working second shift. What’s a favorite memory you have of your time here at Crest? I have made so many amaz- ing memories at Crest over the years, my favorite is meeting my husband at Crest Foods in 2003! Anything you’d like to add? Thank you to Crest Foods for a great 20 years. I love my job and all my Crest family Truly blessed to work for such a great family. April Cover What brought you to Crest Foods? I needed a job with steady hours because I had small chil- dren at home. What was your first job at Crest? I started out packing on Line 3. What’s a favorite memory of your time here at Crest? I can’t give one specific memory but I will say that if it weren’t for the people I’ve worked with, I wouldn’t have the memories I do.
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