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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.

WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - September 15, 2025

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

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

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Monday September 15, 2025 

Job Title: Employment Specialist                                                        City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a social services organization. Duties: Provide job enhancement services to assist refugees to gain employment, and/or upgrade employment. Requirements: Associate degree or combination of education and experience related to job development and job placement. Excellent communication, computer, relationship building and problem-solving skills are a must.

                                                                                                           

Pay: $40,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1543764

 

Monday September 15, 2025 

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Assist in providing physical therapy for individuals evaluated by the physical therapist and in conjunction with PT treatment plan. Work in conjunction with the individual's physician and therapist in course of treatment. Requirements: Physical therapy assistant with appropriate NYS license/eligibility.

Pay: $22.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG0405736    

 

Tuesday September 16, 2025 

 Job Title: Mechanical Assembler I                                                     City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an industrial equipment supplier. Duties: Responsible for interpreting blueprints and follow work instructions to build machinery building machines that meet design specifications while maintaining quality and safety standards. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-2 years of mechanical assembly experience.

 

Pay: $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG0539638

                                                                       

 

Tuesday September 16, 2025

Job Title: Housing Specialist                                                              City: Utica, NY

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Identify independent housing opportunities for unstably housed individuals who are either in an inpatient setting or unstably housed with the community. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. College degree preferred. Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation are required.

 

Pay: $37,856/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # DG0542194

 

Wednesday September 17, 2025

Job Title: EDM Operator Assistant                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a hand tool manufacturer. Duties: Help with the set-up and operation of Wire EDM machines. Perform maintenance on the Wire EDM machines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to read machine blueprints. Valid NYS driver’s license required. Experience is a plus, but training is also available.

Pay: $41,600/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1542516

 

 Wednesday September 17, 2025

 Job Title: Director of Clinical Services                                                City: Oneida, NY           

 

Full time for a human services agency. Duties: Direct and administer Article 16 clinical services at all certified sites. Responsible for delivery of services and treatment as outlined in Article 16 regulatory guidance documents. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 7-10 years of related OPWDD Article 16 Clinic experience. Master’s degree with 2-3 years of healthcare administration experience preferred.

 

Pay: $90,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # DG0524529

 

                                   

Thursday September 18, 2025

 Job Title: Sales Associate                                                                   City: Marcy, NY

 

Full time for a dairy product producer and distributor. Duties: Provide excellent customer service, follows company policies and procedures, and sells products to individuals. Stocking products on shelves, in coolers and freezers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Experience in point-of-sale and food service is a plus.

                                                                       

Pay: $15.75/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG0547038

 

Thursday September 18, 2025

Job Title: Housekeeper                                                                        City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Duties: Perform daily cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing common areas and resident rooms. Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas. Dispose of trash and waste. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $16.25/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1543387

 

Friday September 19, 2025

 Job Title: Teller                                                                                   City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a full-service community bank. Duties: Process various financial transactions for bank customers in a timely and accurate manner. Deliver exceptional customer service to individuals and business customers using program disciplines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Minimum of 1 year of customer service and cash handling experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.

 

Pay: $18.68 - $19.20/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1543076

 

Friday September 19, 2025

 Job Title: Administrative Assistant                                                     City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a family service center. Duties: Answer incoming telephone calls/voice mails, determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department; Take and deliver messages or transfer calls to voice mail. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. One year telephone and/or business experience preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG0334901

 

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CWSI is hiring garbage throwers for the night shift in Utica, NY

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Hours are from 11PM to 7AM

Pay rate is $16.00 for the first 240 hours and $21.40 per hour thereafter.

Interested applicants can apply in person at CWSI, located at 2245 Bleecker St., Utica, NY

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - September 12, 2025

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Check out the valuable new employment opportunities and avenues below for skill development. Plus our latest featured job opportunities!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Fall Session now. You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in Manufacturing. There is no cost to students. It runs September 16 – December 11.
  • 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 September 15-December 10, 2025. The program is offered by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, Mohawk Valley Community College, Working Solutions, and NYS Empire State Development. 
  • NYS Office of Mental Health – Start your career with the Office of Mental Health! Are you compassionate? Are you motivated? Are you interested in making a difference? Then a career with the Office of Mental Health (OMH) may be right for you! OMH is recruiting individuals with the desire to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. They are hiring: Direct Care Staff; Cleaners; Food Service Workers; Teachers; Nurses; Psychologists; and many more! 
  • Mohawk Valley Build – MV Build is a paid 15-week training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The program runs from October 20, 2025, to February 12, 2026. It is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 5:00PM – 8:30PM at the MVCC Construction and Trades Building, 335 Catherine St., Utica. MV Build provides classroom and hands-on experience, a nationally recognized credential, and an opportunity to enter into a union apprenticeship upon completion of the program. 
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Mandia Int'l is hiring a Production Worker In Utica, NY

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Products/ services business provides Olive Oil and other edible oils for food manufacturing.


Job Description

Successful and growing global importer and food manufacturer headquartered Utica, NY is seeking a full-time Production/Shipping & Receiving Personnel. This position is for 8-hour daytime shifts, Monday through Friday.
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience driving a forklift in a warehouse environment. Ideal candidates will also have experience moving bulk products using pumps and hoses. Top candidates will be enthusiastic, dependable, and have strong organizational skills.


Typical Duties (including but not limited to):
Loading/Unloading tankers and railcars of bulk edible oil
Work on Production/Filling Lines
Maintaining accurate shipping & receiving logs
Assisting in physical inventory counts
Loading/Unloading trucks with a forklift
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and complying with all good manufacturing practices
Ensuring all Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements are followed
Assisting with preventative maintenance of warehouse facility and equipment
Maintaining security of the warehouse and shipping docks
Some heavy lifting is required
Preferred experience and skills include:

Minimum 2 years relevant experience in warehouse and production environment
Experience with quality control and safety programs, especially in food manufacturing
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Minimum Requirements:

Willing to work full time 40 hours per week
High school diploma or equivalent

Pay commensurate with experience; Growth potential
Holiday schedule and paid time off
401K with Company Contribution
Company-Sponsored Individual Health Insurance
Family Health Insurance options
Demanding but fun work environment where the days fly by
Work with an awesome team of people
Reference/Security Check? Yes
Job is: Full Time
Work Hours 40
Normal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Overtime? Yes
Number of Years of Education Needed? 0
Specialized education required? 0
Years of Experience Required 0
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Will you accept a trainee? Yes
Are you on a public transportation route? Yes
Salary Range $18-21
Pay Frequency Hourly
Is salary negotiable? No
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? No
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? No
Retirement Plan? Yes

Location: 75 Wurz Ave, Utica
Website Address https://www.mandiacorp.com/

To Apply:

Contact David DeLucia

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Herkimer County is hiring an Accountant

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Learn more at link:

Department: Treasurer

Title: Accountant

ANTICIPATED Permanent Position

Full-time Opening

Salary: $60,164 (2025 base pay rate)

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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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