Welcome to a month full of new opportunities! Check out the list below to find great opportunities and events you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-28-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-29-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-30-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-31-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 08-01-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 8/4/25 – Longo Hospitality Team Job Fair from 9:00AM – 1:00PM & 3:00PM – 7:00PM at Valley View Golf Course, 620 Memorial Parkway, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 8/7/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. Save the date!
• 8/11/25 – Longo Hospitality Team Job Fair from 9:00AM – 1:00PM & 3:00PM – 7:00PM at Valley View Golf Course, 620 Memorial Parkway, Utica, NY 13501.
• 8/12/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer County Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
• 8/14/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. 
• 8/21/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501.
• 9/9/25 – Culinary & Hospitality Hiring Event Noon-6:00PM at Point Place Casino Hotel, 450-452 NY-31, Bridgeport, NY 13030. Visit https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events for more information!
• 9/25/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides gap funding for resident tuition and fees, and covers the expense of required materials expenses to eligible candidates.  Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Now taking registrations for the Fall semester.
• Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. 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. 
• 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. Scan the QR code at link to register!
• 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. 

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 "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday August 4, 2025 

Job Title: Principal Recruiter                                                              City: Rome, NY

Full time for a food and beverage company. Duties: Drive recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and retain best-in-class talent across diverse roles, from operations and logistics to quality assurance and engineering. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years progressive experience in a talent acquisition role focused on manufacturing in the food & beverage industry.

Pay: $144,000 - $216,000/year. Benefits.                                             Job Order # DG0337632

Monday August 4, 2025 

Job Title: Customer Service Representative                                       City: Clinton, NY

Full time for an independent insurance agent. Duties: Responsible for inbound and outbound calls, following up with clients to assist them with their insurance policies, managing incoming and outgoing mail, greeting and directing walk in customers and helping to keep the office running smoothly. Requirements: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in general computer skills.

Pay: $20.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1540141     

Tuesday August 5, 2025 

Job Title: Factory Worker                                                                   City: Utica, NY

Full time for a custom manufacturer of advanced textile materials. Duties: Handle thermal bonded and needle punch textiles. Move parts, assemble boxes, and package products. Read and follow English instructions and raw material labels. Requirements: Must have reliable transportation to and from work. Forklift experience is a plus.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1540973

Tuesday August 5, 2025

Job Title: Material Handler I                                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Stock and deliver supplies to all departments. Handle telephone supply requests from calling department in a timely and courteous manner. Assist with cycle counts. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have good customer service skills.

Pay: $17.93 - $22.41/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0354280

Wednesday August 6, 2025

Job Title: Library Aide                                                                         City: Herkimer, NY

Part time for a public library. Duties: Provide routine non-professional guidance in the use of

library facilities to individuals and groups in support of library services. Assist patrons at the circulation desk. Make minor repairs to library material. Prepare and set up library displays and bulletin boards. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $15.50 - $17.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1540810

Wednesday August 6, 2025

 Job Title: CNC Machinist                                                                     City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for a turbine blade manufacturer. Duties: Perform a variety of basic machining practices involved in turning, milling, drilling, and threading operations on turbomachinery components and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 3 years of CNC operator experience. Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1540563

Thursday August 7, 2025

Job Title: Motor Coach Driver, Bus Driver                                          City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a charter bus service. Duties: Provide transportation for passengers using a bus or motor coach. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. CDL B with passenger endorsement with at least 1 year of experience in commercial driving required. Must have the ability to read maps, maintain expense and mileage records, and complete incident reports.

Pay: Starts at $23.00/hour.                                                                  Job Order # NY1539827

Thursday August 7, 2025

Job Title: Swim Lesson Instructor                                                      City: Rome, NY

Part time for a nonprofit, charitable organization. Duties: Instruct swimming lessons, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals. Requirements: Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent. CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with organization standards.

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1540813

Friday August 8, 2025

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate                                                         City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a global communications technology company. Duties: Generate retail sales by using your passion for cutting-edge technology, and exceptional customer service. Position product insights and solution recommendations to provide customers with a complete top-down sales solution. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 1 year of work experience.

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0349272

Friday August 8, 2025

Job Title: Quality Inspector                                                                 City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Verify that finished goods and materials meet engineering specifications and customer requirements. This role includes inspection at various stages of production, ensuring the accuracy of gaging tools, and maintaining proper documentation of findings. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 2-4 years of related quality inspection experience or equivalent.

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1540722

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Plus we're introducing new staff members this month, sharing success stories, community events and opportunities and lots more...

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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 "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday July 28, 2025 

 Job Title: Resource Specialist                                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit agency. Duties: Provide a direct link between the low-income population and the various services available to assist in easing problems caused by poverty. Requirements: AAS in Human Services or related field OR 3 or more years’ experience in related field preferred. Possess excellent customer service skills.

Pay: $19.41/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1540157

Monday July 28, 2025 

Job Title: CDL A Driver                                                                       City: Utica, NY

Full time for a food product supplier. Duties: Responsible for transporting goods to various locations while ensuring timely and safe delivery. Provide excellent customer service during deliveries and address any customer inquiries or concerns. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Valid NYS CDL Class A license.

Pay: $50,000 - $65,000/year.                                                                Job Order # NY1540672     

Tuesday July 29, 2025 

 Job Title: Morning Show Producer                                                     City: Utica, NY

Full time for a family-owned radio station company. Duties: Develop and produce daily content for the morning show that is timely, engaging, and relevant to our audience. Research and secure guests for interviews and segments, ensuring a diverse lineup that reflects current events and community interests. Requirements: Experience in radio production, broadcast journalism, or a similar content creation role.

Pay: $45,000 - $50,000/year.                                                                Job Order # NY1540340

Tuesday July 29, 2025

 Job Title: Line Cook/Experienced Chef                                               City: New York Mills, NY

Full time for a local restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook food to ensure timely and high-quality food service. Requirements: Prior experience in a professional kitchen is required. Must have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Must be reliable and punctual. Must have strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.

Pay: $18.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1539043

Wednesday July 30, 2025

Job Title: Registered Nurse                                                                 City: Ilion, NY

Full time for a medical center. Duties: Obtain and document health history from the patient. Perform triage assessment. Review and develop care plans. Provide wellness related education. Requirements: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State. 2-4 years of experience in an outpatient setting required.

Pay: $36.00 - $38.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1540369

Wednesday July 30, 2025

 Job Title: Polisher                                                                               City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for a turbine blade manufacturer. Duties: Perform a variety of polishing practices involved in blending, deburring and belt grinding on turbomachinery components to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1540564

Thursday July 31, 2025

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: Utica, NY

Part time for a company that provides community-based services and programs. Duties: Prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-2 years of experience required. Experience in cooking for large groups. ServSafe certificate and/or culinary degree preferred.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1540259

Thursday July 31, 2025

Job Title: Sewist                                                                                 City: New York Mills, NY

Part time for a clothing alteration service. Duties: Sew garments and projects using provided patterns. Maintain straight, clean stitching lines. Perform minor to moderate garment repairs, including work on denim. Requirements: Must be comfortable sewing straight lines and making basic repairs. Prior experience preferred.

Pay: $15.50 - $16.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1540618

Friday August 1, 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 # NY1540441

Friday August 1, 2025

 Job Title: Experienced Painter                                                            City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a painting contractor. Duties: Prepare surfaces for painting (scraping, sanding, priming, caulking). Apply paints, stains, and coatings using brushes, rollers, or sprayers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Valid NYS driver’s license. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in painting or construction.

Pay: $21.50 - $24.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1540560

As July swiftly draws to a close, the opportunities for finding new jobs and acquiring new skills remain strong. Check out these great opportunities below:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-21-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-22-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-23-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-24-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-25-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 7/29/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM and is located at the Herkimer County Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
• 8/7/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. Save the date!
• 8/12/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer County Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
• 8/14/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 8/21/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 9/9/25 – Culinary & Hospitality Hiring Event Noon-6:00PM at Point Place Casino Hotel, 450-452 NY-31, Bridgeport, NY 13030. Visit https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events for more information!
• 9/25/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides gap funding for resident tuition and fees, and covers the expense of required materials expenses to eligible candidates. Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Now taking registrations for the Fall semester.
• Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. 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.