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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

Turbo Machine Products Open Interview Event - May 20, 2026

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Meet the team, learn about opportunities, and interview on the spot!

Hiring Event Information
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 11am-1pm

Location: Workforce Development Board
209 Elizabeth St. Utica

For more information, contact 

Caitlin McSorley 

315-207-6951 ext. 145 

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Herkimer County is hiring a Senior Recording Clerk

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Permanent Opening, Full Time Position
Salary: $38,371.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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Herkimer County Sheriff’s Department is hiring a Correction Services Coordinator and Clerk

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Correction Services Coordinator
Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary: $40,767.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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Clerk
Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary: $34,805.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - May 4, 2026

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Welcome to a new month full of opportunities! Explore the list below to find great events and training opportunities to advance your career:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
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  • Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now! 
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  • Herkimer Working Solutions Workforce Workshops – All Workshops will be held at 1:30PM on the dates listed in the at link and will be held at the Herkimer Working Solutions, located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Come learn valuable skills needed to make your job search a success! Walk-ins welcome, call 315-867-1400 to learn more!
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  • Real Life Rosies Bootcamp – A great opportunity for women! Prepare for a career or Registered Apprenticeship in Modern Manufacturing. There is no cost to participate. Transportation and childcare are available. The next training runs June 8-August 26, 2026. The program is offered by the Manufacturers Talent Institute, NYS Department of Labor, and NYS Empire State Development.
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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - May 4, 2026

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To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday May 4, 2026 

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: Rome, NY

Part time for a bar and restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook menu items including wings, pizza, and other simple dishes. Manage kitchen operations independently during shifts. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. Requirements: Reliable with dependable transportation. Previous kitchen experience preferred.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1617592

 

Monday May 4, 2026 

Job Title: Kiln Operator                                                                       City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a metal industry supplier. Duties: Review a work order, set the kiln temperature based on the materials involved and order specifications, then load the kiln with material. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Prior powered industrial lift truck certification/operation of at least one year preferred.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1622515     

 

Tuesday May 5, 2026 

Job Title: Housekeeper                                                                       City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a nursing home. Duties: Clean resident rooms and common areas of facility using cleaning chemicals. Sweep, mop, dust and refill containers for paper products. will be required to stand on ladder no more than 3 feet above floor for dusting, curtains etc. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1621924

 

Tuesday May 5, 2026

Job Title: Count Room Associate                                                        City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Perform the tasks of collecting slot machines and table games drop boxes; counting and strapping currency contained in the drop boxes; and organizing other paperwork and entering data into a computer. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Must be detail oriented and comfortable following company policies, procedures and controls without question.

Pay: $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1506372

 

Wednesday May 6, 2026

Job Title: Shipping/Receiving                                                             City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a company that specializes in revert management. Duties: Oversee inbound shipments for safe unloading practices, correct physical inventory movement, and correct data transfer. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required, two years of production experience and a college degree preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1622517

 

Wednesday May 6, 2026

Job Title: CDL A Driver                                                                       City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for a metal fabrication company. Duties: Transport and deliver materials as instructed. Requirements: Must possess a CDL A license with five years of verifiable experience. Candidates cannot have any serious traffic violations within the last five years or any DUI/DWI violations within ten years. Must be able to deliver freight to and from Canada as required.

Pay: $65,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1619882

 

Thursday May 7, 2026

Job Title: Personal Shoppers                                                              City: Rome, NY

Part time for a retailer corporation. Duties: Provide customer service by acknowledging the customer; identifying customer needs; assisting with purchasing decisions; resolving customer issues and concerns. Fulfill customer orders by reviewing orders; locating, preparing, and packaging merchandise; ensuring the accuracy of orders prior to pick up. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age.

Pay: $16.00 - $29.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1619590

 

Thursday May 7, 2026

Job Title: Relationship Banking Associate                                          City: Rome, NY

Full time for a financial services holding company. Duties: Deliver high quality customer service and responsiveness to ensure fulfillment and satisfaction of both internal and external customers. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 1 year of experience in related banking positions or equivalent sales/customer service.

Pay: $18.50 - $20.81/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1502825

 

Friday May 8, 2026

Job Title: Project Manager/Estimator                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Managing variety of projects including municipal and residential projects. Responsibilities of contracts/subcontracts negotiations, job costs, planning, scheduling and change orders. Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of construction estimating experience. Must have experience with concrete and paving heavy highway construction. 

Pay: $70,000 - $115,000/year. Benefits.                                               Job Order # NY1622213

 

Friday May 8, 2026

Job Title: Cook I                                                                                  City: Morrisville, NY

Full time for a State University of New York. Duties: Immediate support for the upper-level cooks and chefs in the kitchen with specific responsibilities for food preparation with an emphasis on a quality product. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must possess ServSafe certification. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $18.75/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1619907

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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