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George's

Family-owned chicken producer and distributor

Industrial Electrician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Edinburg, VA, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • At least 3 years of related electrical experience and/or training in an industrial environment are required.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, are required.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Install and maintain production machines and plant facility electrical equipment.
  • Plan, lay out, install, and repair complex electrical equipment, including automatic machine and process controls, control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers, electronic controls, tape-actuated controls, and equipment involving tube or transistor circuits.
  • Diagnose problems; replace or repair parts; detect and replace defective control modules; and test and adjust programmable logic controller control logic, including programming.
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities, including air compressors, nitrogen lines, and lighting systems.
  • Perform plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions, including building carts and layout boards without prints.
  • Detect faulty operations and defective material and report them, along with unusual situations, to proper supervision.
  • Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using tools such as a hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
  • Assist with designing and building control cabinets and associated wiring.
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
  • Respond to plant emergencies, including hazardous-material incidents, equipment malfunctions, fires, and severe weather, as directed by supervisory personnel.

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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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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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Prepare For Change
Jul 13th, 2022
George's Inc. closed offices in Tennessee, United States on Jun 23rd 22'.

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.

Village of Campbell
Jul 1st, 2022
George's Inc. closes offices in Caryville

George's Inc. announced it would be closing its Caryville food processing plant, WVLT-TV reported.