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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.

Don't miss our November Newsletter!

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We've got lots of great new opportunities to share with you:

  • FREE Learning/Training Opportunities
  • Hiring Events
  • An Apprenticeship Event you won't want to miss 
  • Incentives for Businesses
  • Workforce News
  • New Local Job Opportunities
  • A New Grant Opportunity focused on Childcare
  • Training Grant Success Stories
  • And lots more!

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New job opportunities for Herkimer County

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New Oneida County Civil Service examinations have been issued within the Higher-Level Account Clerical series.

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Learn more at links.

 

Principal Account Clerk #60-010770 (OC)

Principal Account Clerk #70-004960 (PROM)

Senior Account Clerk #60-005760 (OC)

Senior Account Clerk #70-002710 (PROM)

Application Deadline: November 27, 2024

Examination Date: January 18, 2025

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/exams

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Office Hours - Tuesday, November 5th

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Please see below for Office Hours on Election Day - Tuesday, November 5th 

Offices at The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc. at 209 Elizabeth St., Utica, NY 13501 - By appointment only.

Utica, Rome (located temporarily in Utica), Wampsville Working Solutions offices - Open.

Herkimer - Closed. 

 

 

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Featured Job Opportunities, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - October 28, 2024

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FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-21-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-22-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-23-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-24-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-25-2024

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - October 28, 2024

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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 28, 2024 

Job Title: Safety Associate                                                                  City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a non-profit health system. Duties: Greet and screen everyone coming into the organization and guide and provide concierge services for patients and visitors. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-year minimum patient care experience and/or clinical customer service experience. Associate degree preferred. 3 years patient care and/or clinical customer service experience preferred.

           

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8991098

 

Monday October 28, 2024                                                                        

Job Title: Office Manager                                                                     City: Utica, NY

Full time for a family-owned radio station company. Duties: Perform administrative tasks and related duties as assigned. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a minimum 6 months experience with organizational skills for scheduling orders, billing, and more, for our several radio stations and related businesses.

Pay: $40,000 - $50,000/year.                                                                 Job Order # NY1513748           

 

Tuesday October 29, 2024 

Job Title: Estimator                                                                             City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a construction company. Duties: Manage the estimating process using cloud-based estimating software. Maintain standardized procedures for estimating. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field. 2+ years of estimating experience in construction/services.

 

Pay: $65.000 - $80,000/year. Benefits.                                                  Job Order # NY1513551

 

 

Tuesday October 29, 2024 

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 # NY1513954

 

Wednesday October 30, 2024

Job Title: Disability Rights Advocate                                                   City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Remain informed of disability regulations, policies, and community resources to provide information, referrals, and educational services. Assist people with disabilities develop independent living goals and self-advocacy skills. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. College degree preferred. 2 years’ experience working with people with disabilities.

Pay: $37,850/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DF8995167

 

 

Wednesday October 30, 2024

Job Title: Mailroom                                                                              City: Morrisville, NY    

 

Full time for a non-profit organization. Duties: Receiving (mail from multiple vendors)/processing/sorting and distribution of incoming mail for faculty, staff, and students. Operating mailing room equipment. Investigate misdirected mail and forward it appropriately. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent.

 

Pay: $15.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1513480

 

                                   

Thursday October 31, 2024

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler I                                                      City: Rome, NY

 

Full time for an industrial equipment supplier. Duties: Responsible for interpreting blueprints and follow work instructions to build machinery building machines that meet design specifications while maintaining quality and safety standards. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-2 years of mechanical assembly experience.

                                                                                                                                    

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF8982044

 

Thursday October 31, 2024

Job Title: Front Desk Receptionist                                                       City: Oriskany, NY

 

Full time for a leading manufacturer of fiber optic products. Duties: Responsible for creating a positive, first impression on guests, visitors, and callers by virtue of the way they greet visitors, answer calls, and effectively promote the company's image. Requirements: 2 years proven experience as a receptionist, front office representative, or similar role. Associate degree preferred.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1513641

 

Friday November 1, 2024

Job Title: Call-In Teller                                                                        City: Boonville, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time for a diversified financial services company. Duties: Provide coverage to the team by conducting financial transactions while actively listening for customer needs and referring customers to appropriate products. Travel is required to surrounding branches as needed. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent.

 

Pay: $16.50 - $21.53/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1513876

 

Friday November 1, 2024

Job Title: Lathe Operator                                                                     City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a precision manufacturing company. Duties: Utilize precision measuring devices to perform inspections on the accuracy of their work and to adjust tooling offsets and replace tools. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Two years of operating CNC equipment is preferred. Previous experience with Mazak Mazatrol software is preferred.

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # NY1513788

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Youth Collaboratory is hiring an Associate Director of Youth Housing Justice and an Event Manager - both Remote

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Remote Event Manager

Associate Director of Youth Housing Justice

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Learn about careers with New York State Workshop - Nov. 26, 2024, in Utica

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DEMYSTIFYING THE CIVIL SERVICE MERIT SYSTEM & NY HELPS WORKSHOP

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 @11:30 AM

LOCATION: NYS DEPT OF LABOR CAREER CENTER FLOOR #2
207 GENESEE STREET, UTICA, NY 13501
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Community Bank is hiring in Boonville

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Learn more and apply at links:

Teller, Boonville (25 hours/week): https://careers-communitybankna.icims.com/jobs/6633/teller/job?mode=view

-Call-In Teller, Boonville: https://careers-communitybankna.icims.com/jobs/6634/call-in-teller/job?mode=view

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AmeriCU Credit Union is hiring in Cazenovia, Oneida, Rome and more local locations

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AmeriCU Credit Union has Job Openings in the Madison County area.

 

Cazenovia location: Member Relationship Advisor & Member Service Representative.

Oneida location:  Member Relationship Advisor position .Positions deal both with sales techniques and customer service. High School diploma required for any of the openings.

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Roser Communications in Utica, NY, has a rare, fulltime Office Manager opening

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The first time in 15 years.

We’re looking for someone with organizational skills for scheduling orders, billing, and more, for our several radio stations and related businesses.

Salary $40,000 to $50,000, plus paid health insurance, with Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm hours.

Please email General Manager Grant Roser: .

Roser Communications is an equal opportunity employer.

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - October 21, 2024

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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 21, 2024 

Job Title: Warehouse Multi-Function                                                   City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a food product supplier. Duties: Pick up proper selecting documents prior to the order selection process. Select and separate products by account and stop number as designated by the label. Requirements: 6 months experience in warehouse or distribution center environment preferred. Previous experience operating powered industrial equipment preferred. Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.

           

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1513253

 

Monday October 21, 2024                                                                         

Job Title: Dock Worker                                                                        City: Utica, NY

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Work safely and efficiently to load and unload cargo, inspecting and documenting the items for accounting purposes and reporting damages, and maintaining the dock facilities. Requirements: Warehouse experience and forklift certification preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must have basic math & reading skills.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1513156           

 

Tuesday October 22, 2024 

Job Title: Human Resources Auditor                                                   City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Review the background checks and medical paperwork for quality assurance. Audit reports to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Associate degree highly preferred. Prefer three years of auditing experience in a human resource setting.

 

Pay: $19.18/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF8969300

 

 

Tuesday October 22, 2024

Job Title: Customer Service Associate                                                City: Rome, NY

Part time for a discount store. Duties: Responsible for all aspects of customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance with an emphasis on accurate register operation. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 6 months of prior retail experience preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

 

Pay: $15.50 - $16.50/hour.                                                                    Job Order # DF8971641

 

Wednesday October 23, 2024

Job Title: After School Program Staff                                                  City: Old Forge, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time for school age children care provider. Duties: Facilitating hands-on activities following the curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. Experience appreciated, but not necessary. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8952990

 

 

Wednesday October 23, 2024

Job Title: Cook I                                                                                  City: Morrisville, NY    

 

Full time for a State University of New York. Duties: immediate support for the upper-level cooks and chefs in the kitchen with specific responsibilities for food preparation with an emphasis on a quality product. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must possess ServSafe certification. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

 

Pay: $17.91/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF8970905

 

                                   

Thursday October 24, 2024

Job Title: Associate Assembler                                                           City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a medical technology manufacturer. Duties: Perform assembly, packaging, shipping functions, and operate machines and equipment to fabricate parts for assembly, and sub-assembly of parts. Complete required paperwork. Requirements: Previous manufacturing experience preferred. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

                                                                                                                                    

Pay: $15.60/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF8976458

 

Thursday October 24, 2024

Job Title: Warehouse Manager                                                            City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Leads the creation and management of an efficient, sustainable warehouse and inventory system for a non-profit warehouse that is also a food recovery organization. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 3+ years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in food recovery or related industries. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $40,000/year.                                                                                Job Order # NY1512537

 

Friday October 25, 2024

Job Title: Receptionist                                                                         City: Ilion, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time for a nursing home. Duties: Operate a console telephone switchboard in order to relay incoming, outgoing and interoffice calls. Greets and receives visitors and directs as appropriate. Requirements: Experience with hospitality, seniors, health care and service delivery required. Customer Service/Hospitality background-emphasis highly preferred.

 

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # DF8962385

 

Friday October 25, 2024

Job Title: Sales Associate                                                                    City: Morrisville, NY

Full time for a dairy product producer and distributor. Duties: Provide excellent customer service, follows company policies and procedures, and sells products to individuals. Stocking products on shelves, in coolers and freezers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Experience in point-of-sale and food service is a plus.

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8962711

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Featured Job Opportunities, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - October 18, 2024

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FEATURED JOBS

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-15-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-16-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-17-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-18-2024

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A new Oneida County Civil Service examination has been issued: Employment and Training / Volunteer Services series

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Workforce Development Counselor #89-137010 (OC)

Application Deadline: November 27, 2024

Examination Date: January 18, 2025

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New Oneida County Civil Service examinations: Higher-Level Social Welfare Examiner, Human Services Paraprofessionals, and Inspection series

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Community Services Worker #89-158010 (OC)

Head Social Welfare Examiner #87-609010 (OC)

Head Social Welfare Examiner #75-592010 (PROM)

Intake Processing Specialist #87-132010 (OC)

Zoning Enforcement Officer Trainee #60-011040 (OC)

Application Deadline: November 27, 2024

Examination Date: January 18, 2025

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Herkimer Working Solutions Job Fair - November 13, 2024

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COME ON DOWN TO HERKIMER WORKING SOLUTIONS AND SPEAK WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM SOME OF THE AREA’S LEADING EMPLOYERS!

 

10:00AM-12:00PM | 320 N. PROSPECT ST. HERKIMER

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 315-867-1400 OR VISIT US IN PERSON!

 

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Mohawk Valley EDGE Statement Regarding Federal CHIPS Funding to Wolfspeed - October 15, 2024

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Today, the Department of Commerce made a significant announcement with a preliminary agreement with Wolfspeed.

For chips funding support. This award will see a substantial $2.5 billion in direct funding and equity contribution by Wolfspeed under the CHIPS and Science Act. This funding is a crucial step in the growth of Wolfspeed's Mohawk Valley Fab, which is dependent on the ability of Wolfspeed's Siler City facility in North Carolina to produce 200mm silicon carbide wafers, is a critical component for production at Wolfspeed's Marcy Nanocenter facility.

t's important to acknowledge Senator Charles Schumer's significant role in supporting the CHIPS and Science Act and his unwavering commitment to growing the semiconductor industry in the Mohawk Valley and New York State. His efforts have been instrumental in the most recent CHIPS announcement of funding to Wolfspeed, which will accelerate growth opportunities, including Wolfspeed's job target of over 600 employees and increased production capacity at the Mohawk Valley Fab at the Marcy Nanocenter site.

Marcy Nanocenter demonstrates true collaboration among local, county, State, and Federal officials and Wolfspeed's leadership to make the dream of advanced electronics/semiconductor manufacturing a reality right here in Oneida County.

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Valuable FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can speak with an employment counselor!

Oct 16

11 am Career Assessment and Exploration
 11 am Learning about Child Care Assistance Program Overview
1 pm Writing Effective Cover Letters

Oct 17

11 am Spanish: Roadmap to Getting Hired
11 am Who Hires Individuals with Prev. Legal History:Dispelling the Myths
 1 pm SUNY Micro-Credentials

Oct 18

1 pm Chat with an Employment Counselor

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - October 15, 2024

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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 14, 2024 

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a medical center. Duties: Responsible for all hot food production for meals covered during shift, all baking done in the kitchen, assigning daily cold food production, etc. Requirements: Must have knowledge and ability to prepare quantity foods to preserve nutrients and to prepare foods appealing in appearance and palatable. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

           

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # DF8939386

 

Monday October 14, 2024                                                                      

Job Title: Bookkeeper                                                                          City: Sherrill, NY

Part time for a wholesaler. Duties: Basic accounting processes and procedures including AP, AR, posting general ledger transactions and closing activities. Requirements: Experience is preferred, but willing to train the appropriate candidate. Must be a self-starter, who is able to work in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to learn.

Pay: $15.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1513119           

 

Tuesday October 15, 2024 

Job Title: Mechanical Equipment Operator                                          City: Newport, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a town in Herkimer County. Duties: Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance, loading and unloading equipment, and ensuring sites are kept clean and equipment is safely turned off and stored. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Relevant license and safety certification. Must have at least 1 year of operating equipment experience.

 

Pay: $21.63/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1512946

 

 

Tuesday October 15, 2024

Job Title: Cast Shop Spare Operator                                                   City: Rome, NY

Full time for a copper rolling mill. Duties: Operation of mill machines. Set up and operate casting machines. Mount, align and secure molds, adjust, and operate casting process. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Post high school or vocational education desirable. Experience in a metals industrial setting preferred. Casting experience preferred.

 

Pay: $25.00/hour after a year of service. Benefits.                               Job Order # DF8910080

 

Wednesday October 16, 2024

Job Title: Pre-K Teacher Aide                                                              City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a technical school. Duties: Assist school teachers in the performance of their teaching functions by performing varied duties associated with teaching process. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have additional experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Pay: $19,668/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1513109

 

 

Wednesday October 16, 2024

Job Title: Market Sales Leader                                                                         City: Canastota, NY    

 

Full time for a commercial baking company. Duties: Responsible for achieving sales objectives to grow overall business by leading execution of Direct Store Delivery Excellence best practices in the market. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age. 3-5 years of related experience in customer relations. 6 months experience leading others. Driver’s license required.

 

Pay: $62,500 - $81,300/year. Benefits.                                                  Job Order # DF8928484

 

                                   

Thursday October 17, 2024

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: $17.00 - $19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8924190

 

Thursday October 17, 2024

Job Title: Customer Service                                                                City: Sherrill, NY

 

Full time for a European specialist toy distributor. Duties: Duties include light office/clerical, customer service, communication via email and telephone. Company is willing to hire a trainee and offer full training. Requirements: Accounts experience helpful, as you may assist with accounting tasks. Experience with Microsoft Office is very helpful.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1513120

 

Friday October 18, 2024

Job Title: Class B Truck Driver                                                            City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a wholesale distributor that works with small businesses across the United States. Duties: Responsible for transporting and delivering goods as instructed. May be asked to pull and pack orders in the warehouse. Requirements: DOT physical & drug test required. Hazmat endorsement is a plus.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1512695

 

Friday October 18, 2024

Job Title: Customer Service Representative                                        City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a diversified financial services company. Duties: Responsible to deliver a positive customer experience to current and prospective bank customers on the banking floor. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have 2 years of bank and/or customer service required.

Pay: $17.50 - $23.82/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8942836

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Featured Job Opportunities, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - October 11, 2024

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Explore the possibilities below and mark your calendars!

 

FEATIRED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-07-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-08-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-09-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-10-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-11-2024

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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