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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 to Work” Job Orders for Sept. 4 – Sept. 8, 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 4, 2023

Job Title: Voice Over Talent                                                                 City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that provides services to the defense and aerospace industries. Duties: Record voice-over tracks in a foreign language-Arabic, Spanish, or Russian- for the company’s online learning platform. Requirements: Native proficiency in Arabic, Spanish, or Russian and experience working with audio equipment and software required to capture and edit voice-over tracks.

Pay: $15.00-$20.00/hour.                                                                       Job Order # DF6840795

 

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Monday September 4, 2023

Job Title: Production Supervisor                                                         City: Clayville, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, Friday-Sunday from 7 AM - 7 PM for a company that manufactures airplane components. Duties: Manage a production team. Guide scheduling and sequencing of work to optimize production. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of supervisory experience or Associate's Degree and 4- years of experience or in the absence of a degree, 6 years of experience.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # DF6833964

 

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Tuesday September 5, 2023

Job Title: Experienced Tool Maker                                                       City: Oneida, NY

 

Full time, for a plastics manufacturer. Duties. Build, rework, repair, and assemble a wide variety of special purpose tools, fixtures, gauges, and injection molds. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Journeyman Toolmaker papers preferred. Ability to program and/or operate a CNC a plus.

Industrial production experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.

 

Pay: Competitive Pay. Enhanced OT rates. Benefits.                            Job Order # DF6833664

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Tuesday September 5, 2023

Job Title: Administrative Assistant                                                       City: Herkimer, NY

 

Full time, temp to hire opportunity with a well-respected local business. Duties: Answer and direct incoming phone calls, coordinate billing, prepare documents, organize files, and distribute mail. Requirements: High School diploma required. Previous administrative experience preferred. Must be highly proficient with Microsoft products.

Pay: $17.00-$18.00/hour.                                                                       Job Order # DF6839031

 

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Wednesday September 6, 2023

Job Title: Landscape Laborer                                                              City: Chittenango, NY

 

Full time, immediate opening for a tree care and landscaping business. Duties: Assist with planting, mulching, and weeding at client job sites. Requirements: Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and be able to walk long distances, stand, and sit for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.

 

Pay: $16.00-$19.00/hour.                                                                       Job Order # NY1473542

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Wednesday September 6, 2023

Job Title: Housekeeper/Cleaner                                                            City: New York Mills, NY

 

Full time, Monday through Friday, day shift for a manufacturer voted one of the best companies to work for in New York state. Duties: Clean the front office, lobby, restrooms, break areas, conference rooms, and offices. Requirements: Previous professional cleaning experience required. Business is on the bus line.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # NY1476176

 

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Thursday September 7, 2023

Job Title: Preventive Case Planner                                                       City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a human services agency. Duties: Provide children, youth, and families with case planning activities to prevent out of home placement and support youth returning home from placement. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in the Child Welfare or Juvenile Justice systems. Experience in the human services field and work with at-risk populations, preferred.

Pay: $48,500/year. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF6846909

 

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Thursday September 7, 2023

Job Title: Dishwasher                                                                                     City: Verona, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a busy restaurant and sports bar. Job Duties: Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. Must keep dish room and equipment clean and organized. Requirements: Must be able to work in a hot, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time. Must be able to lift bags, cases, and stacks weighing up to 60 lbs. up to 30 times per shift.

 

Pay: Starts at $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF6846069

 

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Friday September 8, 2023

Job Title: Paralegal                                                                              City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a non-profit public interest law firm. Duties: Screen calls from applicants seeking civil legal assistance. Determine eligibility and make appropriate referrals. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of prior work experience. Prior work experience in a legal environment preferred.

Pay: $40,250-$61,378/year. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1476081

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Friday September 8, 2023

Job Title: Carpenters Apprentice                                                          City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for the Carpenter’s Union. Duties: Take the first step toward becoming a Union Carpenter attend the Apprenticeship Information Session, Monday, September 11th, 6 pm in the Utica State Office Building first floor conference room. You can earn as you learn and receive a tuition free education. Requirements: Must be 18 with a high school diploma or the equivalent and the physical ability to do the job.

Pay: Prevailing wage. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # NY1475367

 

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State Wide Auto LLC is looking for an Operations Manager in Whitesboro

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Hiring Immediately - Anticipated Start Date September 11, 2023

 

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Addtional Info:

Work Hours:        40 to 50

Normal work days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Overtime?          No

Number of Years of Education Needed?               Depends on individual

Specialized education required?               Depends on individual

Years of Experience Required:   Depends on individual

Will you accept related experience?        Yes

Will you accept a trainee?            Yes

Are you interested in On-The-Job Training?         Yes

Are you interested in an Apprenticeship?             Yes

Are you on a public transportation route?            No

Is a driver's license required?     Yes

Salary Range:      $700 to $800 weekly gross salary

Pay Frequency:  Weekly

Is salary negotiable?       Yes

Health Insurance?           No

Dental Insurance?           No

Paid Vacation?  Yes

Sick Leave?         Yes

Paid Holidays?   Yes

Retirement Plan?             Yes

Clothing Allowance?       Yes

Address:  259 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro

Description of products or services : Automotive sales (used cars and trucks), repairs and service, detailing and ceramic coating.

Contact: Andrew Bennett

Website: 

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FREE Virtual Workshops You Can Take This Week - August 28, 2028

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The New York State Department of Labor offers free online workshops every week. Plus, you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

THIS WEEK:

Aug 28

1 pm - Upskilling

Aug 29

11 am - Job Fair Preparation
1 pm - Salary Negotiation

Aug 30

11 am - Interviewing Techniques
1 pm - Spanish: Roadmap to Getting Hired
1 pm - Learn New Skills with Coursera

Aug 31

11 am  - Transferable Skills
11 am  - Networking
1 pm  - Managing Job Loss & Moving On

Sept 1

1 pm  - Chat with an Employment Counselor

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - August 25, 2023

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We've got of new events and opportunities this week!

Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 8/21/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 8/22/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 8/24/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 8/25/2023

Hiring Events

  • 8/31/23-Sangertown Square Mall is hosting the Get Hired! Job Fair from 2 pm to 6 pm in the mall center court. 
  • 9/11/23-- 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. 
  • 9/19/23-Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair-Save the Date!
  • 9/20/23-Utica Mini Job Fair at Utica Working Solutions. Participating employers include MVHS, The Grand, Office of Mental Health, Walmart, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and Pursuit Aerospace. Watch this space for more information.

Ongoing Hiring:

  • Pratt & Whitney HMI Interview Day in Clayville, NY is each Wednesday; Must apply online at https://www.Careers.RTX.com and receive invite from business.
  • Walmart in Utica and New Hartford is holding open interviews on Tuesdays at 5 pm at the Utica Walmart and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am at the New Hartford Walmart.
  • Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center is hiring Food Service and Environmental Services workers. No experience needed. To find out more call 315-738-4425.
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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - August 28, 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

 

Monday August 28, 2023

Job Title: Hydraulic Technician                                                           City: Chadwicks, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that refurbishes manufacturing equipment. Duties: Troubleshoot, repair, modify, calibrate, and refurbish a wide variety of hydraulics equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 2 years prior experience in mechanical or hydraulic repair or maintenance.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1473666

 

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Monday August 28, 2023

Job Title: Medical Assistant                                                                 City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, for a local family healthcare center. Duties: Greet and room patients, verify demographics, obtain appropriate signatures, and take vital signs. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and two to five years ‘experience in a clinical or community health setting. Previous experience in caring for chronic disease patients preferred.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1475233

 

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Tuesday August 29, 2023

Job Title: Virtual Services Specialist                                                   City: Rome, NY

 

Full time, remote capable position with a local credit union. Duties: Handle the "Virtual Account Opening" process. Complete all virtual accounts, process funding, prepare daily and monthly reports and track activity for fraud prevention. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 1 year of customer service experience. Call center or remote customer service experience a plus.

 

Pay: $17.77-$22.21/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # DF6797482

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Tuesday August 29, 2023

 

Job Title: Drafter                                                                                  City: Sangerfield, NY

 

Full time for a modular home manufacturer. Duties: Draft detailed construction drawings of houses and installations. Lay out, redesign, and modify home arrangements and interconnections. Requirements: Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school which includes advance training in AutoCAD OR two to five years' work experience using AutoCAD software.

Pay: $17.00-$22.00/hour. Benefits                                                         Job Order # DF6791110

 

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Wednesday August 30, 2023

Job Title: Teacher Assistant                                                                City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for a healthcare provider’s childcare center. Duties: Assist the Head Teacher in developing theme-related, age-appropriate lesson plans. Supervise children and maintain a neat, orderly classroom. Keep attendance records and complete necessary paperwork. Requirements: High School Diploma or its equivalent or substantial experience working with children ages infant to five years.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # DF6791192

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Wednesday August 30, 2023

Job Title: CDL B Driver                                                                        City: Waterville, NY

 

Full time, 40 hours per week, home every night, for a local lumber company. Duties: Make local lumber deliveries to customer homes and job sites. Safely load and unload building materials on truck. Verify the accuracy of orders. Requirements: Clean, valid CDL B driver’s license. Must be able to lift 50-80 lbs. regularly. Forklift experience required. Building material product-knowledge a plus.  

 

Pay: Pay based on experience. Benefits.                                            Job Order # DF6792792

 

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Thursday August 31, 2023

Job Title: Finance Manager                                                                 City: Mohawk, NY       

 

Full time for an office supply and equipment retailer. Duties: Provide high-quality financial management and business advice. Monitor and maintain company financial information. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and five years of professional accounting experience; OR Six years of professional accounting experience. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent collections work experience.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1475355

 

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Thursday August 31, 2023

Job Title: Security Guard                                                                               City: Utica Area Locations, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, currently hiring for all shifts. Job Duties: Conduct walking tours, monitor camera systems, control facility access, and perform other security related duties. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Previous experience and Security Guard certification preferred.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1475474

 

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Friday September 1, 2023

Job Title: Program Coordinator                                                           City: Canastota, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for the county Office for the Aging. Duties: Coordinate services for clients, their caregivers, and families. Assist them in accessing long-term services to help them or their loved one to remain in their own home rather than be placed in an institutional setting. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to undergo a successful background check and reference check.

Pay: $36,400/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1475534

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Friday September 1, 2023

Job Title: Laboratory Technician                                                         City: Frankfort, NY

 

Full time, second shift for a metal alloy manufacturer. Duties: Prepare product samples and run laboratory equipment to test samples and perform analysis. Requirements: Associate's Degree in a scientific discipline preferred, or 1 to 2 years of equivalent laboratory experience.

Pay: $17.00-$18.00/hour plus $1.00 shift differential. Benefits.             Job Order # NY1475426

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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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