IRWINDALE, CA - What is a company without those who keep the wheels turning?

With that frame of mind, Ready Pac Foods was happy to honor top performing employees it refers to as “frontline associates,” from all over the nation at its third annual Circle of Excellence (COE) event.

“Recognition of our people is a key component of the culture here at Ready Pac Foods and I look forward to this event every year,” said Tony Sarsam, Chief Executive Officer of Ready Pac Foods. “I firmly believe that if we take care of our Associates, they will take care of our business.”

Among this year’s winners are Frontline Coordinators Esperanza Robles, a 31-year veteran, and Prabal Dewanjee, the only “three-peat” winner of the program.

The COE furthers the company’s commitment to safe, innovative, and positive work environment, according to a press release. Started in 2013, it recognizes frontline associates who’ve been ranked in the top one percent for performance the previous year.

“The best part of the COE event is meeting with, and learning from, my peers from different plant locations,” said Dewanjee. “While our backgrounds and personal interests may differ, we all take pride in our work and it means a lot to get the recognition from the company’s leaders.”

Those nominated are put up for the award by an internal committee, evaluating metrics in the following categories:

• Efficiency
• Safety
• Quality
• Process improvement
• Demonstrating Ready Pac Food’s Core Values

This year’s event was held at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. During that time, everyone participated in team-building activities, business sessions, scavenger hunts, and an award banquet. Each winner was also invited to spend time at the park and bring a guest to share in the festivities.

In total, thirty-five associates from Ready Pac Foods locations in New Jersey, Georgia, and California, gathered at the Anaheim resort. Congratulations to the most recent recipients of this honor.

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