MILO was mixed in with nostalgia last Friday as the Nestle factory said goodbye to someone who has been with them for more than four decades.
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June Goodwin began working at the factory as a teenager back in 1969 and is now officially retired after finishing up at the Smithtown site last week.
A special barbecue was held to mark her last day, with employees gathering to wish her all the best on her next adventure.
June said it was with a heavy heart that she handed in her notice.
“It’s where I have spent nearly 46 years of my life so of course I am going to miss it,” she said.
“I think I will enjoy retirement but I have formed some really strong friendships during my time as an employee there, so it will be tough to go without seeing those people every day like I am used to.”
Ms Goodwin is not the first in her family to spend time at the factory, with her father having worked for the iconic brand for 40 years, while her grandfather was also an employee.
She began at the factory after being handed two weeks leave from her previous job.
Her first role within the company was in the canister room before moving onto a position in the filling area, where she ensured the containers had been filled to the right capacity.
Ms Goodwin is philosophical about her longevity at the factory.
“You always have those days which drag on where you just want to get out of there and go home, but looking back now it seems to have all happened in a blink of an eye,” he said.
“On reflection, you just wonder where all the time has gone.”
She plans on using her new found freedom to pursue a passion she has held for the past 14 years.
“I will do some travelling and a fair bit of rock n roll,” she said.
“My sister and I enjoy going to events such as the Elvis festival in Parkes and the Cooly Rocks On festival which is on in Tweed Heads this weekend.”