Walgreens team member's dedication goes beyond safety at distribution center

Everyone who works at the Walgreens distribution center in Pendergrass, Georgia, knows one thing: Their birthday will never be forgotten. That’s because Johnathan Cooper, who has worked there for 14 years, has everyone’s birthday memorized.

"You could say that my memory is one of my best qualities," he says. "Knowing people's birthdays and sports and numbers, and all that good stuff."

But that’s not the only way he looks out for his teammates. Johnathan is the warehouse’s safety ambassador, and making sure that he and his coworkers are safe is his top priority. Johnathan has autism, which he says can sometimes make communication a challenge, but it’s clear he has deep connections with his team members.

"I like working as a team in this building and working safely" he says. "Safety is very important not only to our coworkers but to our family."

This short documentary is part of our series highlighting the achievements and experiences of Walgreens employees in the disability community. Walgreens is grateful for our team members with disabilities, and proud to celebrate July Disability Pride Month with them.