Hall wasn ’ t always a refrigeration expert . “ When I got out of high school , I worked in the restaurant business and would see the techs come in and fix the coolers and freezers , and I started getting interested in that . I did some research online and learned about different jobs and discovered the ammonia refrigeration program at Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale .” Hall spent 10 months at NTI and earned a dual certification in industrial maintenance and ammonia refrigeration . “ I actually had a job before I even graduated . With this type of certificate , the opportunities are endless . You will always have a job and the sky is the limit as far as how much you can make if you ’ re willing to work at it .” Hall has plans for his future . “ It takes about eight to 10 years to really master this if you ’ re serious about it . After that , I ’ m interested in consulting .”
Aguirre also appreciates the company ’ s willingness to help out employees when needed . “ When my son was born , I asked if I could change my schedule , and they were good to work with me . Being able to do that means he doesn ’ t have to be in daycare . This company has always treated me well .”
To get started at George ’ s , you must be 18 years old . As part of the interview process , you must pass a drug test . You can learn more about careers at George ’ s , Inc . and apply at the company ’ s employment center on Robinson Avenue in Springdale , or visit www . georgesinc . com .
Angel Aguirre also built a successful career as a quality control supervisor at George ’ s , where he makes sure the plant meets USDA regulations , but that wasn ’ t always his plan . “ I was 18 years old just out of high school and was just looking for a summer job . I had family who worked at George ’ s , and they said it was a good place to start .” He was hired as a quality control technician and started seeing opportunities to move up . Aguirre was soon promoted to a lead position , where he was responsible for doing data entry and had more communication with his managers . He says taking on those extra duties helped prepare him for a supervisor job later on . “ I wasn ’ t sure I ’ d be considered for it because I only have a high school diploma . But when I applied , I remember my manager ’ s words , he said , ‘ it ’ s about time .’ They recognize potential here , and if you ’ re interested in growing you ’ ll be noticed . There are opportunities to grow here straight out of high school .”
“ They recognize potential here , and if you ’ re interested in growing you ’ ll be noticed . There are opportunities to grow here straight out of high school .”
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