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Featured jobs and free training events - April 7, 2025

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Welcome to a new month full of opportunities! See the latest featured job opportunities, upcoming hiring events and valuable FREE training opportunities to advance your career:

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! 
  • Empowered Pathways' Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC) is offering two new workshops this spring. The Job Interview Skills workshops will be presented by their Executive Director, Stephanie Eghigian. One will be held on Tuesday, April 15th and the other on Tuesday, April 29th. Both will be from 9:30AM to 12:30PM. Those interested can choose which date works best for them! See kink for more details on how to sign up!
  • Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth: See linkr for summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast.
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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - April 7, 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 April 7, 2025 

 Job Title: Lawn & Garden Service Technician                                     City: Canastota, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a service equipment dealer. Duties: Set-up, repair and service lawn and garden equipment. Repair or overhaul engines and related mechanical or structural parts for a variety of equipment types. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds. Must have good eyesight (correctable to 20/20) and normal hearing for diagnostics and troubleshooting equipment.

                                                                                                  

Pay: $15.50 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1531337

 

Monday April 7, 2025 

Job Title: Experienced Line Station Cook                                           City: Utica, NY

Part time for a farm-to-table restaurant. Duties: Prepare and execute dishes with precision, ensuring top-tier quality, taste, and presentation. Stay current with industry trends and bring fresh, creative ideas to the kitchen. Requirements: Proven experience as a Line Cook in a farm-to-table or fine dining setting. Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Pay: $17.00hour.                                                                                  Job Order # NY1530653     

 

Tuesday April 8, 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

 

 

Tuesday April 8, 2025

Job Title: Float Teller                                                                          City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a retail banking company. Duties: Provide excellent client service by welcoming both new and existing clients and assisting them with their account transactions and servicing needs. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent, or equivalent business experience. Experience in a client service role. Cash handling experience required.

 

Pay: $18.00 - $22.60/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9797488

 

Wednesday April 9, 2025

Job Title: Truck Driver Class A or B                                                    City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a junkyard. Duties: Responsible for driving various vehicles to transport metal materials and trailers within facility. Operate a flatbed tow truck, a Mack truck for hauling bins loaded with metal, and semi-trucks for moving trailers around the yard. Requirements: Valid class A or B CDL license. Experience driving flatbed tow trucks, Mack trucks, and semi-trucks preferred.

Pay: $25.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1528145

 

 

Wednesday April 9, 2025

 Job Title: Laborer                                                                                City: Hamilton, NY           

 

Full time for a party equipment rental service. Duties: Put up tents, tables and other equipment. Drive a box truck from the warehouse to the site location. Requirements: Valid driver's license is preferred. Must be able to lift, stand for long periods of time, squat, bend, etc. Must be able to work flexible hours to include weekends as needed.

 

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1527995

 

                                   

Thursday April 10, 2025

 Job Title: Patient Coordinator                                                             City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a dental service chain. Duties: Provide patient support by scheduling and confirming patient appointments, organizing charts, verifying insurance and payment collection. Balance nightly deposits and credit card processing. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a high regard for time management.

                                                                       

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9808694

 

Thursday April 10, 2025

Job Title: Food Service Worker I                                                         City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Assist with meal assembly and delivery of meals and food products for patients and visitors. Prepare food tray for patient delivery. Communicate patient concerns with the managers, and clinical diet i.e. educations needs and inadequate consumption. Requirements: Some related experience in healthcare preferred.

Pay: $16.15 - $21.75/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9777655

 

Friday April 11, 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: Starts at $25.00/hour.                                                                  Job Order # NY1527277

 

Friday April 11, 2025

Job Title: Grill Station Cook                                                                City: Hamilton, NY

Full time for an event rental company. Duties: Requires the ability to handle high volume cooking of hamburger Hot Dogs and grilled chicken. Also build specialty sandwiches and basic cut skills. Requirements: Must be reliable, self-starter, motivated, and willing to cooperate with others as well as take direction from various levels of management with a common goal to service the kitchen staff.

Pay: $20.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1527916

 

 

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*EVENT CANCELED*Open Interviews for Wilcor April 15, 2025

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Wilcor will be at Herkimer Working Solutions on Tuesday, April 15th from 10am-12pm for open interviews

OPEN POSITIONS:
CDL A & B Drivers,

Warehouse Workers,

and Office Staff

Where: Herkimer Working Solutions (320 N.
Prospect St. Herkimer)

No appointment needed.

 

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Anchor Family Medicine is hiring a part- time Medical Receptionist in New York Mills

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Pay ranges from $17.00 - $20.00 an hour based on experience.Hours  range from 28-30 hours per week and could fluctuate based on the companies needs.

About the job
Company Description
Anchor Family Medicine is a private family medical practice based out of 587 Main St, Suite 104, NY Mills, NY. We are dedicated to providing patient-centered healthcare services for families and individuals. Our practice emphasizes personalized care and fosters long-term relationships with patients. We are committed to maintaining a supportive and professional environment for both patients and staff.

Role Description
This is a part-time on-site role for a Medical Receptionist located in New York Mills, NY. The Medical Receptionist will be responsible for managing appointment scheduling, handling phone calls, performing general receptionist duties, and using medical terminology in daily operations. The role includes greeting and rooming patients, managing patient records, and ensuring smooth office operations.

Qualifications
• Experience in appointment scheduling and receptionist duties
• Proficiency in phone etiquette and handling phone calls
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office operations (including Hipaa)
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on-site in New York Mills, NY
• Previous experience in a medical office or healthcare setting is a plus
• Previous experience with direct patient care is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent

TO APPLY

Resumes can be emailed or faxed to

Vikki Manoiero
LPN & Office Manager

Anchor Family Medicine
587 Main St. Suite 104
New York Mills, NY 13417
Phone: 315-765-0122
Fax: 315-765-0115
Fax: 315-917-2081

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New Herkimer County Opportunities - April 3, 2025

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Learn more at links:

Sr. Caseworker DSS 040325

Caseworker DSS 040325 - Anticipated Opening, Full Time Position

Child Protective Services Caseworker (HELP Program)

Social Welfare Ex 040325

 

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