Refrigeration Operator
About the job
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience in refrigeration, maintenance, or a similar skill set.
- Membership in the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association with Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator certification, or the ability to obtain it.
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration in a two-stage system.
- Ability to pass and maintain a state High Pressure Steam Boiler License.
- Understanding of Process Safety Management.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Fluency in spoken, read, and written English.
- Use hands-on knowledge of ammonia refrigeration and experience with industrial refrigeration components to perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks for the refrigeration department at the assigned facility.
- Assist with boiler and steam system maintenance.
- Apply knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, including compressors, ammonia pumps, and condensing towers.
- Demonstrate a full understanding of the refrigeration cycle.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and assigned work orders.
- Perform troubleshooting activities as necessary.
- Perform quality checks required by the position or product at the assigned facility.
- Follow all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard certification.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
About the company
George’s Inc. is a family-owned poultry producer and supplier that handles chicken from farm to table. It works with more than 350 independent farmers and a large team to raise, process, and deliver fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken for retail and foodservice markets across Arkansas, Missouri, and Virginia, with national distribution. The company combines farming, processing, and distribution in its operations, offering a wide range of chicken products and formats to meet different customer needs. What sets George’s apart is its long four-generation family ownership, its integrated supply chain, and its commitment to family values, steady growth, and acquisitions that expand capabilities while staying rooted in the community. The company’s goal is to feed a world of possibilities by providing quality chicken products locally, regionally, and nationwide, supported by strong community relations and consistent service.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Springdale, Arkansas
Founded
1920
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- George's employs over 7,000 workers and still operates seven production locations in 2026.
- January 2026 Oklahoma settlement capped one major legal front at $5 million plus monitoring.
- George's has maintained operations while broader poultry defendants continue fighting, preserving customer supply relationships.
What critics are saying
- Judge Frizzell questioned George's January 2026 settlement sufficiency, delaying final approval.
- The Illinois River judgment keeps George's exposed to appeals, monitoring, and cleanup costs.
- Environmental liability threatens margins and permits if courts reject settlement terms or enforcement tightens.
What makes George's unique
- George's is a family-owned poultry processor with seven plants across four states.
- George's runs fully integrated operations, controlling production from processing to distribution.
- George's settled Oklahoma litter claims in January 2026, showing litigation discipline.
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Company News
6/23/22 George’s Inc.: Poultry and Prepared Foods announced it will close one of its food processing plants in Campbell County, Tennessee But the string of fires that continue to damage manufacturing plants across the United States appears to be a deliberate effort to sabotage food processing operations.
George's Inc. announced it would be closing its Caryville food processing plant, WVLT-TV reported.