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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 - May 19, 2025

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

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Monday May 19, 2025 

 Job Title: Retail Store Manager                                                           City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a bakery. Duties: Responsible for the overall performance of our retail operations. Serve as a key leader, mentor, and motivator for in-store teams while ensuring an exceptional customer experience across all locations. Requirements: Associates degree. 4-8 years of experience in retail, hospitality, or culinary management roles.

                                                                                                  

Pay: Starts at $50,000 - $60,000/year. Benefits.                                   Job Order # NY1533338

 Monday May 19, 2025 

                                                                       

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant                                               City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for an office supply company. Duties: Assist in the administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs for all employees. Responsible for essential functions such as processing payroll and coordinating new employee onboarding to ensure a smooth and positive experience. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years of experience. Professional in Human Resources certification preferred.

Pay: $15.50 - $23.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1533846     

 

Tuesday May 20, 2025 

 Job Title: Packager                                                                             City: New Berlin, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a food and beverage company. Duties: Transfer finished cases from conveyor to pallet in a predetermined case formation. Verify pallets have been stacked correctly. Stage loaded pallets with hand truck for fork truck pick-up. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 2 years of production experience preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

 

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9897821

 

 

Tuesday May 20, 2025

 Job Title: Distribution Specialist I                                                       City: Rome, NY

Full time for an industrial equipment supplier. Duties: Receive material from dock, assist in unloading and movement of materials to receiving. Verify counts and identify materials received. Record discrepancies and notify appropriate department accordingly: i.e. purchasing, accounting, inspection. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required.

 

Pay: $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DF9996575

 

Wednesday May 21, 2025

Job Title: Metal Finisher/Grinder                                                         City: Little Falls, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a manufacturer. Duties: Use various grinding tools and attachments to obtain required surface finish. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. Prepare work surface via cutting and finishing. Set up and operate grinding equipment. Requirements: Previous fabricating experience. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $19.00 - $31.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1531083

 

 

Wednesday May 21, 2025

 Job Title: Food Service Team Member                                                City: Morrisville, NY      

 

Full time for a restaurant. Duties: Provide excellent customer service, take orders, slice deli meat and cheese to order, make sandwiches and salads, maintain a clean and welcoming environment, and handle transactions accurately. Requirements: Previous experience in a customer service role is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Pay: $15.50 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1533716

 

                                   

Thursday May 22, 2025

 Job Title: Stocker                                                                                City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Responsible for maintaining a clean, neat and customer ready shopping area. Organize shelves both out on the store floor and in the back-storage room. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Good customer service abilities required. 2-3 years of prior stocking/retail experience preferred.

                                                                       

Pay: $15.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1533770

 

Thursday May 22, 2025

Job Title: CDL B Driver                                                                       City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a trash and recycling company that has been in the business for 20 years. Duties: Residential weekly trash/recycling removal. Trash/recycling removal for rental containers. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have CDL Class B license. One year of previous experience is preferred.

Pay: $24.03 /hour.                                                                                Job Order # NY1532794

 

Friday May 23, 2025

 Job Title: Diesel Mechanic                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Perform maintenance and repair on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 2 years of experience. Must have a valid, clean driver's license. DOT physical exam and alcohol/drug pre-screening test required.

 

Pay: $25.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1533696

 

Friday May 23, 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.                                                                   Job Order # NY1534298

 

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Featured Jobs and free training events - May 16, 2025

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New employment opportunities and avenues for skill development.

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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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 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!
  • Worthington Steel in Rome is now hiring for Steel Production Associates and Mechanic Maintenance Technicians! Scan the QR code at link to apply or visit https://www.worthingtonsteel.com/careers for more information!
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50 Forward Mohawk Valley is hiring a part-time Receptionist in Utica

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50 Forward provides programs and services to individuals 50+, empowering them to live healthy and vibrant lives. With tripled membership in the past three years, they continue to grow, serving over 4,000 individuals in Oneida and Herkimer counties. 50 Forward is committed to helping seniors stay healthy, independent, and active in their communities.

 

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Worthington Steel is hiring Production Associates and Maintenance Mechanics in Rome

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - May 12, 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 12, 2025 

 Job Title: Retail Sales Associate                                                         City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a bakery. Duties: Help customers with their orders, serve or package baked goods, handle transactions, ensure shelves and displays are stocked and attractive, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment. Requirements: Friendly and energetic personality with a passion for customer service. Experience in food service, hospitality, or retail preferred.

                                                                                                  

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1533332

 

Monday May 12, 2025                                                                 

Job Title: Loan Servicing Specialist II                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for a full service, community bank. Duties: Responsible for all aspects of servicing loans, which includes booking/funding, processing payments, monitoring/identifying and clearing any exceptions, collateral management and assisting customers with any loan related questions. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $20.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1532948     

 

Tuesday May 13, 2025 

 Job Title: Tow Truck Operator                                                           City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a towing service. Duties: Safely perform emergency road service for AAA Auto Club, NYS Thruway, law enforcement agencies, private citizens, and many other customers. Requirements: Clean driver’s license needed. Experience not necessary, will train the right candidate. Wrecker or flatbed experience and mechanical knowledge is a plus.

 

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1532753

 

 

Tuesday May 13, 2025

 Job Title: Dishwasher                                                                         City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Responsible for ensuring all China, silverware and glassware are cleaned efficiently and promptly providing all facets of the dining venue available stock of silverware and dishware on a continual basis. Ensures compliance to standards set by management in scraping, racking, stacking, and washing of, dishware, glassware, silverware, etc. Requirements: Must be 18 years of age.

 

Pay: $15.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DF9968973

 

Wednesday May 14, 2025

Job Title: Account Clerk                                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a department of public health. Duties: Review a variety of documents such as claim forms, vouchers, bills, purchase orders, to determine eligibility for payment or to verify accuracy of payment made, according to defined procedures and policies. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent with 1 year of experience; or completion of a course in accounting or bookkeeping.

Pay: $35,324/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1533235

 

 

Wednesday May 14, 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.                                                                   Job Order # NY1533145

 

                                   

Thursday May 15, 2025

 Job Title: Corporate Accounting Manager                                          City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a consulting firm. Duties: Responsible for monthly close and related activities for multiple entities, along with intercompany entries and statements consolidation tasks. Collaborate with multiple groups within the finance department. Requirements: Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting related field. 5-7 years of experience. Driver’s license.

                                                                       

Pay: $100,000/year. Benefits.                                                              Job Order # NY1533231

 

Thursday May 15, 2025

Job Title: Paralegal                                                                             City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a real estate services company. Duties: Provide general paralegal assistance to staff, research and prepare legal documents, perform basic office responsibilities including filing, typing, and proofreading. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 1 year of experience.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1532636

 

Friday May 16, 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: $49,000 - $59,000/hour. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # DF9965272

 

Friday May 16, 2025

Job Title: Parts & Inventory Specialist                                                City: Canastota, NY

Full time for an equipment rental agency. Duties: Responsible for sourcing, ordering, and tracking parts, maintaining accurate inventory records, managing service consumables, and providing top-tier customer service. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Previous experience in a parts role within the heavy equipment or automotive industry is preferred.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1533141

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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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