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CAREERS SALES WAREHOUSE MANAGERS AND CREW DRIVERS AND HELPERS FORKLIFT OPERATORS CORE VALUES RESPECT OPPORTUNITY WORK HARD, HAVE FUN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT FAMILY GIVE BACK AMERICAN PRIDE APPLY ONLINE ABCSUPPLY.COM “ABC Supply belie ves each associate should have the o pportunity to pursue their goals .” Michael Villegas works in sales, but has held several different jobs as he moved up in the company. He was first hired at ABC Supply as a driver’s helper more than 11 years ago. “I was looking for a job and had worked in construction before as a framer,” he recalls. Villegas soon moved up to become a driver — a job he loved — and later saw another opportunity to advance. “There was an opening for a warehouse manager and I applied. Moving up to that position meant taking on more responsibilities, but that helped me grow my career. I had a goal to make something of myself, so I decided to step up.” ABC Supply wants to help to help make your goals a reality. “This is truly a company that puts employees first,” says Don Willard, branch manager. “That means we treat our associates with respect and give them the tools they need to succeed.” Those tools include ABC University, a program that backs up online lessons with hands- on training. Topics include how to handle hazardous material, operating a forklift, safety, and even customer service skills. “The company’s core values are based on the belief that every one of us is capable of doing great things,” Willard says. “ABC Supply believes each associate should have the opportunity to pursue their goals.” That’s why ABC Supply has been named a 10-time Great Workplace Award Winner by Gallup, Inc., a company that surveys employees and customers about their experiences. “We believe that the more engaged our associates are, the better they serve our customers,” Willard says. Branch- es that do well in customer service are rewarded. “Each time our branch ranks in the top 25 for customer satisfaction, every associate gets $400. We also do profit sharing and employees may receive a check for thousands of dollars.” That’s in addition to other benefits like paid vacation and health, dental and vision insurance for full-time employees. You’ll find plenty of room to grow your career at ABC Supply. The company promotes from within whenever possible and also plans to keep expanding. A new 20,000 square foot warehouse at the Lowell location is creating jobs by adding positions for driver helpers and warehouse crew members. The company also needs forklift operators and truck drivers, but you must be at least 21 and have a commercial driver’s license to drive one of the company’s trucks. For information about joining the team at ABC Supply, visit abcsupply.com. “This is a great company to work for and we’re very fortunate to be in Northwest Arkansas doing what we do.” SPRINGDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 59