Ready, willing and able best describes Phil Dias, a resident of Leamington who demonstrates every day how prepared, willing and able he truly is in his full time job at
Lakeside Produce, one of the largest greenhouse operations in Southern Ontario.
An opportunity to work has turned out to be a win-win situation for all involved, with
Lakeside Produce hiring one very proud, focused and devoted worker in Phillip on the pack line. According to Warehouse Manager, Joe Spano, Phillip is the first one there every morning and the last one to leave each day. "He rides here on his bicycle regardless of the weather and arrives for work early, full of enthusiasm. And after putting in a full day, he stays to get things set up for the next day- always with a smile."
Company President, Chris Cervini agrees that hiring Phillip is a perfect fit and wants to continue expansion of the program by hiring others through Community Living Essex County. "He is truly grateful to have this job and we are lucky to have him. Phil works extremely hard and has become a real perfectionist and role model for others." said Cervini " He loves it so much he felt guilty receiving a pay cheque at first. Now I think he appreciates the independence it brings."
"I was looking for an chance to prove myself and this job has given me that opportunity," says Phillip. " Having a real job, that pays real money has increased my confidence and improved my life." Phillip lives with his parents and one day hopes to find a place of his own and get married. In the meantime, he continues to thrive at his new job where he is proving to everyone that he is always ready, willing and able to learn.
