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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.

FREE virtual Workshops you can take this week - October 30, 2023

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DYK the NYS Department of Labor offers a variety of helpful workshops online every weekday?

Plus you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

Oct 30

1 pm - Job Fair Preparation

Oct 31

11 am - Spanish: Roadmap to Getting Hired
1 pm - Salary Negotiation

Nov 1

11 am - Networking
11 am - An Overview of ACCES-VR Services
1 pm - NYSDOL Resources 101

Nov 2

11 am - Career Assessment & Exploration
11 am  - Using Age to your Advantage
1 pm  - Managing Job Loss and Moving On

Nov 3

11 am  - Chat with an Employment Counselor

See More Opportunities and Register Here

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Featured Job Opportunities and Upcoming Events - October 27, 2023

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There are a lot of great opportunities for you in November!

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 10/25/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 10/27/2023

Events

  • 11/2/23-Northstar Digital Literacy Training at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer from 2pm-3pm. All skill levels welcome! Northstar Digital Literacy is a program targeted toward upskilling individual skills including basic computer skills, career search skills, and Microsoft Office platforms. No appointment necessary to attend. Questions? Call Herkimer Working Solutions at 315-867-1400. 
  • 11/9/23-Union Labor Job and Career Exploration Fair from 10 am to 1 pm at MVCC’s Utica Campus. The Central New York Labor Council and the NY State Department of Labor have teamed up to help the community connect with good paying jobs, expand access to pre-apprenticeship programs and to help current union employers build a workforce for the future. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!
  • 11/14/23-Department of Labor’s Central /Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. Over 30 businesses already registered! 
  • 11/15/23-Utica Mini Job Fair from 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Utica. Featured businesses include Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, NY State Department of Transportation, CABVI, The Defense Financing and Accounting Service and more!
  • 11/16/23-Optum in support of Bassett Healthcare will hold a hiring event for Customer Service, Hospital Billing and Patient Access/Patient Care Representatives. 
  • 11/17/23-Herkimer Working Solutions Mini Job Fair 1pm to 3 pm at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer. Meet with representatives from Tractor Supply Distribution, Herkimer County DSS, Valley Health Services and Acorn Products and find out about their job opportunities.
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WKTV 2 “Back 2 Work” Job Opportunities for Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2023

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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 October 30, 2023

Job Title: Production Operator                                                             City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that manufactures fiber optic products. Duties: Perform light assembly tasks using automatic and hand tools. Requirements: Must be able to work with small components. Must be able to use an optical scope as needed. No experience required. On the job training will be provided.

 

Pay: $15.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # NY1477872

 

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Monday October 30, 2023

Job Title: Housing Specialist                                                               City: Oneida, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a human service agency. Duties: Provide supportive housing services to improve the behavioral health status of tenants and reduce the likelihood of homelessness. Requirements: CASAC Trainee Certification preferred. High school diploma and two years of related experience required. Bachelor's or Associate's preferred. Must have a valid New York State Driver's License.

Pay: $19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # DF7144432

 

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Tuesday October 31, 2023

Job Title: Director of Customer Support                                               City: Holland Patent, NY

 

Full time for a regional telecommunications company. Duties: Manage the day to day of Customer Support and Customer Experience functions. Requirements: Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Business Administration, Accounting or Telecommunications, or equivalent years of experience in Customer Support or Customer Experience. Three or more years of supervisory experience required.

Pay: $85,000-$100,000/year. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1479599

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Tuesday October 31, 2023

Job Title: Community Connections Representative                              City: Utica, NY

 

Full time, for an insurance company. Duties: Educate Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial members on health care benefits through home visits and community outreach. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Associates Degree preferred. At least 2 years of community outreach or education experience required. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. Must have valid Driver’s License.

Pay: $18.55-$26.90/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1479487

 

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Wednesday November 1, 2023

Job Title: Bus Technician                                                                   City: Clinton, NY

 

Full time for a bus transportation company. Duties: Perform preventative maintenance, trouble shooting, and inspection on company owned buses. Requirements: Minimum High School graduate or equivalent preferred. At least one year experience in the field of automotive, bus, or truck repair preferred.

 

Pay: $20.00-$29.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1479602

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Wednesday November 1, 2023

Job Title: Quality Supervisor                                                                City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a local manufacturer. Duties: Engage in day-to-day quality and production support tasks. Will be responsible for the assessment, training, oversight, mentoring, evaluation, and discipline of a team of Quality Technicians. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 5 years related work experience. Demonstrated positive mentoring and leadership qualities required.

Pay: $41,500-$68,000/year. Benefits                                                      Job Order # DF7157085

 

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Thursday November 2, 2023

Job Title: Head Cashier                                                                        City: Rome, NY           

 

Full time, day shift for a home improvement store. Duties: Provide supervision, coaching, and support to the Front-End Team. May also help open or close the front-end of the store. Requirements: 6 months of experience using a computer, 6 months experience using common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets, and 1 year of supervisory experience in any field.

Pay: $16.00-$19.20/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # DF7158551

 

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Thursday November 2, 2023

Job Title: Office Assistant (Keyboarding)                                                        City: Oneida, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a state police agency. Job Duties: Use software packages, such as standard word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, database management, and desktop publishing to format and type correspondence, documents, records, and other written material. Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent. A typing performance test will be required.

 

Pay: $34,152/year. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF7161561

 

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Friday November 3, 2023 

Job Title: Supervisor                                                                            City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a large distribution center. Duties: Lead and develop a team of hourly team members. Establish daily production goals and monitor output to improve performance. Requirements: Minimum of three (3) years in a multi-shift distribution center. Some college is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

 

Pay: $68,000/year. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF7147000

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Friday November 3, 2023

Job Title: Network Administrator                                                          City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a local water utility. Duties: Analyze hardware and software network problems, test and install networking equipment, and build network file servers. Requirements: Bachelor Degree in computer science or a closely related field AND three (3) years of experience installing micro-computer hardware and software, and configuring and administering local -or wide-area networks

Pay: $26.52--$29.47/hour. Benefits                                                       Job Order # NY1479898

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Wilcor is Recruiting for a Part-time Accounts Receivable Position in Schuyler

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The ideal candidate will have some experience in accounting or collections and has knowledge in Excel.

Good phone and communication skills are a must. 

Interested candidates can email a resume to Gillian at

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Herkimer County Announces Examination for Fire Fighter

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Filing Deadline:

Applications must be received or postmarked by: November 24, 2023

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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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