LOS ANGELES, CA - Dale Firman and Alan Pollack of Coosemans Los Angeles and Coosemans LA Shipping have created an environment which facilitates employee retention through opportunities for growth.

Firman explains, “Word gets out where the opportunities exist. Because of our reputation as innovators and as fair and creative business people, a lot of highly qualified individuals approach us for jobs.” Once someone is hired, Firman says, “I like to challenge each employee to go out and face their fears—this makes them grow. There’s no reprimand for failing. That’s what builds confidence and in turn, the business. You learn from ordeals—I’m still learning, every day.”

Tony Ramirez started with their warehouse over 20 years ago, leaving at one point in order to open his own auto mechanic business. He missed the Coosemans environment however and returned after two years and has been working with their sales department ever since.

Similarly, Yolanda Ochoa worked her way up from answering phones during the graveyard shift to a key member of the Coosemans sales team and liaison for human resources.

“The owners—Alan, Bob and Dale—make this a good place to work. As a result, 90% of our employees have been here 10 years or more,” Ochoa says.

When it comes to hiring, Dale Firman sums it up this way: “I like to surround myself with smart individuals and I think Coosemans LA Shipping has been successful in large part because of our people. Their tenure builds confidence and makes us stronger. I love to hear great ideas from anyone, whether it’s one of the guys in the warehouse or the receptionist.”

A fixture on the LA Wholesale Produce Market since 1982, Coosemans have been leaders in the sourcing of uncommon specialty produce for the local market and throughout North America.

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