<p> Rainier Fruit Company is rejoicing in the fact that its work environment has been proven to be a stable and supportive place with happy, healthy employees thanks to the company’s wellness programs.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/hl_rainier_mar_10_2014_body00.jpg" alt="cropped_Image_031014" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Throughout 2013, Rainier has been working with SureHarvest, an agri-food sustainability solutions company, to examine its wellness programs, including the Good Stewardship Program and the Annual Wellness Day, using the “5Ps of Sustainability” verification process. SureHarvest determined that Rainier’s efforts made a big impact both inside and outside the workforce. For example, Rainier potentially saved over 900 total work days in the last year due to its voluntary flu shot program, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “I’m proud of each individual in our Rainier family,” said Mark Zirkle, President. “Our objective is to ensure that we are taking care of our employees. They are the backbone of our business, and we endeavor to support them to the best of our ability.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Suzanne Wolter, Director of Marketing, added, “We look forward to improving our employee programs and increasing community involvement. It’s a continuous process, and we are excited for the challenge.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Other benefits from working at the company include an on-site medical clinic, low-cost, healthy food options at on-site cafeterias, a company-matched 401k plan, paid vacation and personal leave, retirement consulting, and other resources for financial wellbeing.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Congrats, and keep it up, Rainier!</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.rainierfruit.com/company/index.html" target="_new"> Rainier Fruit Company </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
