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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 for Oct. 2 – Oct. 5, 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 2, 2023

Job Title: Electronic Assembler                                                           City: Oneida, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local manufacturer. Duties: Wire and solder panels following company diagrams, Assemble panels in cabinet closure. Position also includes shipping and receiving duties and inventory control. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a clean, valid, NY State driver’s license.

Pay: $15.00-$20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1477691

 

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Monday October 2, 2023

Job Title: Tire Retread Shop Trainee                                                    City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a state-of-the-art retread shop. Duties: Learn how to operate equipment to retread truck tires. Requirements: Must be able to read instructional manuals and have some mechanical ability. Must be dependable. Valid NYS driver license preferred. Minimal heavy lifting required. Must have references.

Pay: $15.00-$16.00/hour to start.                                                           Job Order # NY1477609

 

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Tuesday October 3, 2023

Job Title: Package Delivery Drivers                                                      City: Rome, NY

 

Full time for a national package delivery service. Duties: Physical, fast-paced, outdoor work that involves continual lifting and carrying packages that typically weigh 25-35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a valid New York State driver's license. Must have excellent customer contact and driving skills. A DOT physical exam is required.

 

Pay: $23.74/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # NY1477618

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Tuesday October 3, 2023

Job Title: Office Assistant                                                                    City: Herkimer, NY

 

Full time, for a local school district. Duties: Maintain and update database and spreadsheet records on a personal computer; screen callers and visitors, maintain confidential and general office files. Requirements: Associates degree in secretarial science or a closely related field or high school diploma and 2 years of clerical or secretarial experience.

Pay: $41,000/ year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DF7021853

 

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Wednesday October 4, 2023

Job Title: Cashier                                                                               City: Cazenovia, NY

 

Full time and part time openings available with a regional convenience store chain. Duties: Deliver friendly customer service. Run a cash register. Stock shelves and coolers. Prepare coffee and food Follow facility and housekeeping procedures. Requirements: Must be 18 years old to apply.

 

Pay: $14.20-$16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # DF7022766

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Wednesday October 4, 2023

Job Title: Security Officer                                                                     City: Little Falls, NY

 

Full time, days for a local healthcare provider. Duties: Maintain security and safety of staff, visitors, patients, and property in assigned areas. Requirements: Experience in security, law enforcement, Fire Squad, EMS or military preferred. Must hold a valid Driver's License at time of hire and get a NYS Security Guard License or a Law Enforcement Certification within 90 days of hire.

 

Pay: $17.67-$26.50/hour.                                                                       Job Order # DF7021114

 

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Thursday October 5, 2023

Job Title: Extrusion Operator                                                               City: Rome, NY           

 

Full time for a company that manufactures wire Duties: Set up, control, and adjust wire extrusion machine. Clean machines at end of shift. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 1to 3 years of related experience. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay: $19.00-$21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1477732

 

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Thursday October 5, 2023

Job Title: Front Desk Receptionist                                                                  City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an agency that specializes in providing services to people with autism and ADHD. Job Duties: Answer, route, and document phone calls, greet patients, keep records, sort mail, and enter data in an electronic medical record system. Requirements: High school diploma is required, and a minimum of Associate's Level degree is preferred. Must have a flexible schedule and reliable means of transportation.

 

Pay: $34,000/year. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF7050320

 

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Friday October 6, 2023

Job Title: Back Office Coordinator                                                        City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, for a manufacturer of advanced electronic assembly solutions. Duties: Assist the Receptionist, Inside Sales Account Specialist and Billing Coordinator with daily activities. Requirements: Associates Degree required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must be able to work in a fast-paced global environment and multi-task with impeccable attention to detail.

 

Pay: $36,000-$43,500/year. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF7022410

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Friday October 6, 2023

Job Title: Donor Analyst                                                                       City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for an agency serving the local homeless population. Duties: Maintain the donor database. Enter donations, update donor mailing preferences and contact information, and prepare year-end giving statements. Requirements: School Diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in related field preferred. Familiarity with databases. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Pay: $17.00-$21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # DF7044800

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WKTV 2 “Back to Work” Job Opportunities for Sept. 25 - Sept. 29, 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 September 25, 2023

Job Title: Warehouse Manager/Delivery Driver                            City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local flooring company. Duties: Manage and maintain the warehouse, coordinate shipping and receiving inventories and maintain all pertinent records. Deliver merchandise orders to customers as necessary, by driving a light truck. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a clean, valid, NY State driver’s license.

Pay: $20.00-$30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1477186

 

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Monday September 25, 2023

Job Title: Systems Analyst                                                                   City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local board of elections. Duties: Prepare and repair voting machines. Perform diagnostic testing of machines. Perform quarterly tests and reports. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and experience as a Systems Analyst. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and be a registered Democrat to hold this position.

Pay: $26.45/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1477195

 

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Tuesday September 26, 2023

Job Title: Design Engineer                                                                   City: Rome, NY

 

Full time for a company that manufactures customized machinery for the Wire and Cable Industry. Duties: Design layouts to meet customer's specification for company wire payoff systems, Work with the CAD designer using Solidworks. Requirements: Associate degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience. Familiarity with the wire industry a plus.

 

Pay: $65,000-$85,000/year. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1477382

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Tuesday September 26, 2023

Job Title: Laborer                                                                                 City: Utica, NY

 

Full time, temporary positions for a contractor doing asbestos remediation projects. Duties: Perform demolition and building rehab work. Requirements: Must have an OSHA 10 Certificate and reliable transportation to & from the work site. Previous experience a plus, but not required. Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of the job including lifting up to 75 lbs.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00//hour.                                                                      Job Order # NY1477277

 

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Wednesday September 27, 2023

Job Title: Lathe Operator                                                                    City: Canastota, NY

 

Full time, entry level and advanced openings for a precision tool company. Duties: Operate CNC mills and lathes. Use precision measuring devices for inspections. Adjust tooling offsets and replace tools as needed. Requirements: High school or equivalent is preferred. Two Years of Operating CNC Equipment is preferred. Previous experience with Mazak Mazatrol software a plus. Will train the right candidates.

 

Pay: $18.00-$30.00 per hour, based on experience.                               Job Order # NY1477221

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Wednesday September 27, 2023

Job Title: Desk Clerk                                                                            City: Little Falls, NY

 

Part time, 10 hours per week, afternoon and evening hours for a family fitness center. Duties: Answer phones, take messages, provide accurate information, be knowledgeable about family center programs. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred, but not required.

 

Pay: $14.20/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1477231

 

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Thursday September 28, 2023

Job Title: Universal Pre-K Teacher                                                       City: Utica, NY

 

Full time, 11-month school year position for a community action agency’s early childhood program. Duties: Implement a child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning environment that encourages school readiness. Requirements: Must possess a current New York State Preschool Certification, Birth – 2 years. Background check, fingerprint screen, physical exam and TB test required.

Pay: $47,210.00 /year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1477470

 

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Thursday September 28, 2023

Job Title: Warehouse Picker/Packer                                                               City: Oriskany, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, various shifts, 40 hours per week with overtime available, for a commercial printing company’s state of the art distribution center. Job Duties: Pick and pack books and other print materials for shipping. Requirements: Must be dependable and have the physical ability to perform the job.

 

Pay: $15.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # NY1477193

 

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Friday September 29, 2023

Job Title: Boiler Operator                                                                     City: Ilion, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, day shift, 4 days on 4 days off, for a local manufacturer’s physical plant. Duties: Repair, maintain, and adjust boilers, turbines, pumps, compressors, water lines, steam lines, and related systems and equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 3-5 years of experience working in a boiler room required.

 

Pay: $24.88/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # NY1477390

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Friday September 29, 2023

Job Title: Assistant Director                                                                 City: Wampsville, NY

 

Full time for a county program for children with special health needs. Duties: Connect with families and provide resources, information, and referrals. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Public Administration, Health Services Management, Human Services or a related field and three years’ experience in human services administration or disability services.

Pay: Starting pay $58,363.00. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1477243

 

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - Sept. 22, 2023

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See who's looking to HIRE YOU this week!

 

Job Opportunities

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Upcoming Hiring Events

  • 9/25/23 through 10/1/23-Grand Opening Hiring Event, 9 am to 4 pm at Applegreens in the Schuyler Travel Plaza, 265 Carder Lane Road, Frankfort, NY. Now hiring Team Members and Custodians. On the spot offers. $300 sign on bonus. Competitive pay, benefits. 
  • 9/26/23-Free Virtual Seven County Job Fair. 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, September 26, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm There will also be staff available from the Workforce Development Board training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free programs can help job seekers get started in a satisfying and good paying career. Information and registration link can be found on the Working Solutions website here: https://www.working-solutions.org/news/free-virtual-job-fair-september-26-2023
  • 9/30/23-Wynn Hospital Hiring Expo, 9 am to 2 pm at the Wynn Hospital Construction Offices, 201 Lafayette Street, Utica. Qualified candidates will receive on the spot job offers. 
  • 10/2/23-Carpenters’ Local #277 will hold an information session at the Utica State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, first floor,  at 6 pm. Candidates should use the Genesee Street entrance. This is the first step in becoming a Union Carpenter and earning while you learn in their Apprenticeship Program. 
  • 10/17/23-Central Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair-Save the Date!
  • 10/18/23-Utica Mini Job Fair 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions. Stay tuned for more information!

 

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Volunteer to be a Tax-Aide

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50 Forward Mohawk Valley is Coordinating a Volunteer Tax-Aide Program.

They are looking for compassionate and friendly people to join their volunteer team this upcoming tax season.

They'll provide the training and support to help you learn new skills.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax-filing help to those who need it most.

To volunteer or get more information contact Kari Johnson at 315-223-3973 ext.117 or

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for Sept.18 – Sept. 22, 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 September 18, 2023

Job Title: Entry-level IT Support                                                           City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for state-wide distributor of medical supplies. Duties: Learn company’s internal ERP software and assist with support, updates, and upgrades. Other duties include managing e-commerce and digital marketing. Requirements: Associates degree preferred along with 1 year of IT support experience. Knowledge of Photoshop a plus.

Pay: $40,000/year. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1476783

 

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Monday September 18, 2023  

Job Title: Domestic Violence Victims Advocate                                    City: Ilion, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a faith-based community service agency. Duties: Provide individual client support, legal system advocacy, referral to community services, and case management. Conduct outreach and community education activities. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree preferred but will consider those that have a special interest in working with the population served.

Pay: $17.50-$18.75/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1476757

 

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Tuesday September 19, 2023

Job Title: Online Order Fulfillment                                                       City: Sherrill, NY

 

Full time for a manufacturer of quality flatware. Duties: Pull prepackaged product from the shelves, determine the most efficient box to pack it in, check the orders for accuracy, attach shipping labels and put the packages on the appropriate shipping cart. Requirements: Accuracy and attention to detail, ability to work well with your hands and the ability to work on your own.

 

Pay: Starts at $15.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1476701

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Tuesday September 19, 2023

Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide                                                              City: Utica, NY

 

Full and part time positions for a healthcare staffing agency. Duties: Assist nursing personnel in providing basic care for residents and performing necessary unit tasks. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a current, valid NY State Certification for Nursing Assistants and six consecutive full-time months of CNA experience in long term care.

Pay: $20.50-$22.50/hour.                                                                       Job Order # NY1476666

 

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Wednesday September 20, 2023

Job Title: CNC Machine Programmer                                                 City: Newport, NY

 

Full time for a precision tool company. Duties: Program and set up CNC Lathes. Perform scheduled maintenance. Will also be responsible for inspecting parts. Requirements: High school diploma and one year of machining experience. Mastercam software experience a plus but on the job training is available. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.  

 

Pay: Competitive pay and benefit package.                                          Job Order # NY1476773

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Wednesday September 20, 2023

Job Title: Banker                                                                                  City: Oneida, NY

 

Full time, for a local bank. Duties: Provide recommendations and assist customers with financial solutions to meet their spending, saving, borrowing, and investing needs. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 2 years of sales and customer service experience. Strong listening and customer service skills required.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # DF6911791

 

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Thursday September 21, 2023

Job Title: Food Operations Manager                                                    City: Clinton, NY        

 

Full time for a hospitality service operating at a local retirement home. Duties: Direct daily operations of food service. Ensure operating standards and regulatory requirements are met. Requirements: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience and 2 years work experience in food or culinary services. 2 years of basic management experience preferred.

Pay: $51,500-$77,990/year. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF6911019

 

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Thursday September 21, 2023

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Mechanic                                                    City: Clayville, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, 5th shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7pm to 7 am) for a company that manufactures super-alloy powders used in the aerospace industry. Job Duties: Perform repair work and preventive maintenance on powder manufacturing equipment. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and U.S. citizenship is required. Skills in carpentry, plumbing and blueprint reading preferred.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # DF6914667

 

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Friday September 22, 2023

Job Title: Continuous Skills Development Manager                             City: Marcy, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, for a large retailer’s distribution center. Duties: Implement training programs at the facility level. Participate as a member of the company training network with other facilities to determine current best practices. Requirements: 1-years’ experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution center environment OR 2 or more years of college in a Business or related field.

Pay: $51,480.00-$100,000.00/year. Benefits.                                           Job Order # DF6930743

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Friday September 22, 2023

Job Title: Direct Support Professional                                                  City: Morrisville, NY

 

Full time or part time, days only, for a human services agency providing services to people with disabilities. Duties: Provide care and assist residents with activities of daily living. Transport and accompany people for appointments and community activities. Requirements: Valid NYS Driver's License required. No previous experience needed - agency provides paid training.

Pay: Starting pay $16.20-$17.70/hour. Sign-on Bonus. Benefits.  Job Order # DF6922495

 

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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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