Spring 2021 Hardlines

BLISH-MIZE: 150 YEARS

Stories From the Staff

“I left Blish-Mize to be a stay-at-home mom, and then I came back after 7 years. The first time I worked here, there were great times winning tickets to Lakefest on Bingo, getting work friends together for our own Christmas dinners and making new friends I still talk to to this day. I chose to come back because I got my old job back, and I was blessed that they work around my schedule so I can take my kids to school every day. I also have a wonderful supervisor who cares and two other supervisors who tell me they are very happy I’m back. It’s always great to hear positive feedback to make a person do better at their job.” Tyra Pickman, Returns Department

“I retired from Blish-Mize after 47 years in 2013. My first position was secretary in the traffic department, and eventually I became the traffic manager. I loved working with the truck drivers. They were a great group of people and made sure merchandise was delivered to our customers on time. I finished my career at Blish-Mize in customer service. We were like a family. I really liked going to the Blish-Mize Markets because I finally got to put a face to the customers I talked with on the phone every day. Loyal customers helped us get through some rough times. I worked with so many wonderful people during my time at Blish-Mize, from warehouse personnel, truck drivers, salesmen out on the road, office staff and management. A lot of good memories.” Sarah Dunning, Retired

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