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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 - June 2, 2025

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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 June 2, 2025 

 Job Title: Showroom Salesperson                                                      City: Yorkville, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a lighting manufacturer. Duties: Greet and assist customers in the showroom with professionalism and enthusiasm. Provide expert guidance on lighting products, styles, and applications. Build and maintain relationships with homeowners, designers, and contractors. Requirements: Prior retail or showroom experience, preferably in home decor or design.

                                                                                                  

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1534349

 

Monday June 2, 2025 

Job Title: Member Service Representative                                          City: Barneveld, NY

Full time for a financial cooperative. Duties: Help troubleshoot account issues, perform account maintenance, and is also a resource to help members achieve financial dreams. Requirements: Must have a 2-year degree in a related field or five years of successful sales experience. Must have a minimum of 2 years of successful sales experience. Must possess a notary public license.

Pay: $20.72 - $25.90/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1534335     

 

Tuesday June 3, 2025 

 Job Title: Mechanic Maintenance Technician                                     City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a steel processing company. Duties: Responsible for completing advanced mechanical repairs, perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery/equipment and have an advanced understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must be capable of maintaining, repairing, fabrication and installation of machine components.

 

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1533965

 

 

Tuesday June 3, 2025

 Job Title: Cashier                                                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Operate a cash register efficiently and accurately, stock shelves, to keep the store looking its best, and serve customers. Provide accurate change for amount tendered. Process customer purchases, perform general cleaning duties, stock shelves and merchandise displays neatly. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.

 

Pay: $15.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1533714

 

Wednesday June 4, 2025

Job Title: Quality Manager                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Support accounts receivable, material control, order processing, and quality assurance activities. Ensure materials, documentation, and processing meet company standards. Requirements: Experience in manufacturing or quality control is preferred. Must have the ability to read technical documents and drawings.

Pay: $25.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1534345

 

 

Wednesday June 4, 2025

 Job Title: Housekeeper                                                                        City: Oneida, NY           

 

Part time for a museum. Duties: Maintain the overall cleanliness of the guest rooms, museum spaces, and public areas of the facility. Clean, sanitize and tidy guest rooms, perform tasks such as changing and washing bedding and linens, cleaning floors, walls, windows, furniture, bathrooms, and fixtures. Requirements: 2 years of relevant work experience. Associate degree preferred.

 

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1535459

 

                                   

Thursday June 5, 2025

 Job Title: Teller                                                                                   City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for a credit union. Duties: Engage with members to ensure a professional and positive experience, developing strong member relationships. Seek ways to enhance the member experience while completing daily transactions. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a minimum 6 months of cash handling experience.

                                                                       

Pay: $16.63 - $19.24/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1534343

 

Thursday June 5, 2025

Job Title: Sports Book Writer                                                             City: Verona, NY

 

Full time for a sports bar. Duties: Greet guests quickly and accurately input betting information into the system. Prints tickets, accepts money, and gives tickets and change to the guests. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have previous money-handling experience. Must have at least 6 months in a gaming environment.

Pay: $15.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1535409

 

Friday June 6, 2025

Job Title: Insulation Laborer                                                               City: West Winfield, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an insulation contractor. Duties: Travel across New York State to insulate homes and buildings, assisting our clients in completing their projects and enhancing their homes' comfort and efficiency. Requirements: No experience necessary. Positive attitude required. May require out-of-town travel with overnight stays.

 

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1535808

 

Friday June 6, 2025

Job Title: Safe Dwelling Advocate                                                       City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a social services organization. Duties: Perform functions relevant to advocating for services or providing direct services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience; Associate degree with 2 years of experience; or high school diploma with 5 years of experience. Must have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Pay: $18.75/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1535616

 

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FREE Virtual Job Fair Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are invited to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Tuesday, June 10th from 11am to 1pm.

There will also be staff available from our training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free grant programs can help job seekers get started in a satisfying and good paying career.

>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text and can also meet over video

>Comprehensive reporting features for both employers and job seekers

>Easy-to-use Premier Virtual Job Fair platform

Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/8JNgP8

(Businesses select: "Organization"
Job Seekers select: "Attendee")

If you have previously attended one of our Premier Virtual Job Fair platform job fairs, select "Log In"

Job Seekers can log in to "preview" the job opportunities on Monday, June 9th after 8am. (There will be no representatives in employer booths during the preview period.)

Registered Businesses as of June 10th:

Adirondack bank
Masonic Care Community
Pathfinder Village
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
KeyBank
NYDOCCS
Education and Training Resources/Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Chobani
Upstate Caring Partners
Springbrook
The Family Resource Network, Inc
NYS Department of Civil Service Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management
GoNetspeed
Lithia & Driveway
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Woodside Hall, LLC
North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc. & Bob's Signs
Central New York Psychiatric Center
Mohawk Valley Materials, Inc
Amphenol Aerospace
Colgate University
GPO Federal Credit Union
Schuman B-Line Moving & Storage LLC
OCWA
Arc Herkimer
Onondaga Community College
Gato Flooring LLC
Walmart
Advance Testing Company, Inc.

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Featured Jobs and free training events - May 23, 2025

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Mark your calendars for these valuable upcoming opportunities!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNIIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • 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 Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
  • Job Corps Information Session 9:00AM – 1:00PM every other Wednesday at the Herkimer County Working Solutions. Job Corps is a federally sponsored training program, offering training opportunities in Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Automotive, and more, all free of charge. Job Corps serves youth ages 16 – 24 and can help with GED, trades training, driving, soft skill training, and transition services. For more information, call Kimberly Dean at (607) 267-1621. Come learn how Job Corps can help you meet your employment and education goals! 
  • Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth: See the link for summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast. 
  • The WERC Program at Empowered Pathways is offering a new workshop on May 29th from 9:30AM - 12:30PM. The title of the workshop is 'Unlocking Your Potential with Canva Pro'. It will be a tutorial on how to use Canva Design and go through some examples of what you can design on there. Those interested can call or email to sign up at (315)724-1718 ext.104 or
  • 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.
  • Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Spring 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 May 27 – August 12. Scan the QR code at link to register!
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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - May 23, 2025

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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 May 26, 2025 

 Job Title: Shipping and Receiving/Delivery Driver                              City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a building materials store. Duties: Responsible for managing and maintaining the warehouse, coordinating shipping and receiving of merchandise inventories and maintain all pertinent records. Deliver merchandise orders to customers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. One to two years previous experience.

                                                                                                  

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1535471

 

Monday May 26, 2025 

 Job Title: Teller                                                                                   City: Yorkville, NY

Full time for a credit union. Duties: Provide professional and quality service that exceeds member expectations. Evaluate member needs to provide the right financial products and services. Develop, manage, expand and retain relationships with members and potential members. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1535717     

 

Tuesday May 27, 2025 

 

Job Title: Production Associate                                                         City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a steel processing company. Duties: Perform a combination of production tasks including loading machinery, positioning work, setting up jobs, removing parts and waste, adjusting and operating machinery. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Must have basic math skills.

 

Pay: $20.00 - $23.40/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1533969

 

 

Tuesday May 27, 2025

 Job Title: Receptionist                                                                        City: Utica, NY

Part time for a senior citizen center. Duties: Provide exceptional customer service. Answer phones and promote all services. Assist in program development and update center programs on the kiosk. Requirements: Excellent communication and customer service skills. Computer and technical skills, including database management.

 

Pay: $15,000/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1534056

 

Wednesday May 28, 2025

Job Title: Crystal Studio Assistant                                                      City: Little Falls, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time for a diamond mine. Duties: Serve as a customer service and administrative/office assistant, supporting online/social media live streaming ("live sales") and general business operations. Requirements: Must be able to type accurately and quickly. Must have experience navigating various social media platforms. Experience with product photography is a plus!

Pay: $15.50 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1531033

 

 

Wednesday May 28, 2025

 Job Title: Medical Office Assistant I                                                    City: Oneida, NY           

 

Full time for a medical clinic. Duties: Responsible for providing clear, accurate, timely communication to nurses and providers regarding patients. Take clear, complete and accurate phone messages. Obtain information to complete the outpatient registration process assuring demographic and insurance information is correct. Requirements: 2 years of relevant work experience. Associate degree preferred.

 

Pay: $17.32 - $25.95/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0021367

 

                                   

Thursday May 29, 2025

 Job Title: Inside Sales/Customer Service                                            City: Yorkville, NY

 

Full time for a lighting manufacturer. Duties: Provide outstanding customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive experience for all clients. Engage in warm calling to follow up with potential leads and existing customers, promoting products and services effectively. Requirements: Previous experience in customer service or sales is preferred.

                                                                       

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1534348

 

Thursday May 29, 2025

Job Title: Loan Operations Assistant                                                  City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for a financial cooperative. Duties: Perform functions related to loan processing and loan servicing. File and process all insurance and ancillary product claims. Manage homeowners’ insurance and flood insurance logs, along with force placed policies. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have at least 6 months of similar or related experience.

Pay: $18.01 - $21.22 /hour. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1534337

 

Friday May 30, 2025

 Job Title: Mechanical Inspector/Quality Control                                 City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Ensure manufactured parts and assemblies meet specifications. Read and interpret mechanical drawings. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Manual inspection experience (i.e. caliper/micrometer/height gage/etc.). Must have at least 2 years of inspecting and measuring parts.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1534344

 

Friday May 30, 2025

 Job Title: Operations Assistant Manager                                            City: Hamilton, NY

Full time for a discount store company. Duties: Responsible for assisting with all operational tasks within the store as delegated with focus on the front-end and sales floor operations. Assist with the hiring, training and development of store associates. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Prefer prior retail and management experience.

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0007141

 

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New job Opportunity at the Herkimer County Sewer Department

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ASSISTANT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

ANTICIPATED Permanent Opening, Full Time
Salary: $41,680.00 (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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