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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 - “Back to Work” Job Orders for July 5 – July 9, 2021

Monday July 5, 2021

Job Title: Ready Mix Driver                                                        City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a large concrete company. Duties: Deliver concrete products to various customers and job sites. All deliveries are local, so drivers are home every night. Requirements: CDL B driver’s license.

Experience with ready-mixed operations a plus but will train the right individual.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits                                                         Job Order # DF0070030  



Monday July 5, 2021

Job Title:  Contact Representative                                             City: Rome, NY
Full time for a federal agency serving the military. Duties: Respond to phone calls, faxes, and emails in a timely manner.  Analyze customer accounts to identify and resolve issues. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and at least 1 year of specialized experience with billing and other types of financial transactions.

Pay: $35,265-$45,847/year. Benefits.                                          Job Order #  NY1377545



Tuesday July 6, 2021

Job Title: Warehouse Associate                                                City: Rome, NY                
Full time for a regional distribution center. Duties: Roles include Filler, Loader, Forklift Operator and General Warehouse Associate. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and the physical ability to perform the job.

Pay:  Up to $20/hour. Benefits. Sign on bonus.                         Job Order # NY1377621



Tuesday July 6, 2021

Job Title: Direct Support Associate                                    City: Herkimer/Madison/Oneida Counties

Full time, for a state agency serving the developmentally disabled. Duties: Help people to develop daily living skills while ensuring community integration and a safe and comfortable home environment. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and a valid driver's license. Background check and medical exam required.

Pay: $33,000-$46,000/year. Benefits                                           Job Order #  NY1377350




Wednesday July 7, 2021

Job Title:  Project Director                                                        City: Utica, NY

Full time for a regional workforce agency. Duties: Implement and direct a federally funded program helping incarcerated individuals find employment after release. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in human services, psychology, criminal justice or a related field and a background in workforce development.

Pay: Negotiable. Benefits                                                           Job Order #  NY1377667



Wednesday July 7, 2021

Job Title: CNC Machine Operator/Setter                                    City: Dolgeville, NY        
Full time for a sporting goods manufacturer. Duties: Operate a CNC machine to produce a rough baseball bat according to specifications. Requirements: 1-2 years machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment. Company will provide machine-specific on the job training.

Pay: $16.25/ hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order #  NY1377748



Thursday July 8, 2021

Job Title: Materials Handler                                                      City: Marcy, NY              
Full time for a semiconductor products manufacturer. Duties: Safely operate material handling equipment including a forklift to maintain accurate inventory. Requirements: Must be a US citizen with prior material handling or warehouse experience. Must be familiar with MS Office applications, primarily Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Pay: Competitive. Benefits.                                                        Job Order #  DF0057861



Thursday July 8, 2021

Job Title: Restaurant Host/Hostess/Cashier                              City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a popular racetrack/casino. Duties: Provide guest service and collect payment for food and beverages. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required.  Previous cashier experience preferred. Must be able to put guest selections quickly and accurately into a computerized system.

Pay: Competitive.                                                                       Job Order # DF0048621                                                                       



Friday July 9, 2021

Job Title: Crop Care Worker                                                      City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a state-of- the-art food production greenhouse. Duties: Various positions available caring for crops, harvesting and packaging produce. The company will hold a hiring event on Tuesday July 13th at the Kallet Civic Center in Oneida. Requirements: No experience required. Will train.

Pay: Competitive. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1369698



Friday July 9, 2021

Job Title: Yard Worker                                                               City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a local highway and bridge construction contractor. Duties: Load and unload construction equipment and materials from trucks, maintain yard inventory and perform routine maintenance. Requirements: Valid driver's license and clean DMV record. Must be able to operate forklift and loader.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                 Job Order #   DF0079514
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WKTV - “Back to Work” Job Orders for June 28 – July 2, 2021

Monday June 28, 2021

Job Title: Manufacturing Hiring Event                                       City: Utica, NY

Full time and part time, temp and temp to permanent positions with a local staffing agency. The agency will hold a hiring event for some or their top local clients on June 29th from 11 am to 7 pm. There will be on-the-spot interviews for hundreds of job openings. Requirements: Vary by company and position.

Pay: Competitive pay.                                                               Call 315-735-5050 for details



Monday June 28, 2021

Job Title: Bus Drivers and Trainees                                          City: Utica, NY
Full time for a transportation company serving local schools. Duties: Get students to school safely and on time. Requirements: Must at least 21 years of age and be able to obtain a valid, applicable state license and required certifications. Training for CDL B and necessary endorsements will be provided free.

Pay: Up to $21.00/hour based on experience. Benefits.             Job Order #  NY1377164 



Tuesday June 29, 2021

Job Title: LPN/Medical Office Assistant                                    City: Oneida, NY            
Full time, for a pediatric office. Duties: Greet patients, schedule appointments, take insurance information, and process billing requests. Requirements: Current LPN Licensure or a Medical Office Assistant Certificate.

Pay:  Based on experience. Benefits.                                         Job Order # NY1376979



Tuesday June 29, 2021

Job Title: Retail Project Merchandiser                                       City: New Hartford, NY

Full time, for a company providing merchandising services for national brands. Duties: Build merchandising displays while maintaining strong relationships with store management. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent work experience. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  DF0016975




Wednesday June 30, 2021

Job Title: Installers                                                                    City: Whitesboro, NY

Full time and part time openings with a company specializing in seamless gutter projects. Duties: Install seamless gutters for residential and commercial clients. Requirements: No experience necessary. Will train the right individual.

Pay: $15.00-$20.00/hour, based on experience.                          Job Order #   NY1377199



Wednesday June 30, 2021

Job Title: Commercial Driver                                                     City: Frankfort, NY        
Full time for a recreation and camping supply distributor. Duties: Deliver products to campgrounds and other resort areas. Requirements: CDL B driver's license preferred. Will consider candidates with Class D license with verifiable commercial experience. Must be able to drive out of state.

Pay: Based on experience.                                                         Job Order #  NY1376914



Thursday July 1, 2021

Job Title: Entry Level Software Engineer                                  City: Utica, NY              
Full time for a research-oriented engineering firm.  Duties: Work on projects including software development, modeling, and sensor systems simulation. Requirements: Bachelor of Science in computer science, math, computer engineering or a related field required. Master's degree is a plus.

Pay: Negotiable. Benefits.                                                          Job Order #  DF0061138



Thursday July 1, 2021

Job Title: Cook                                                                           City: Sylvan Beach, NY

Full time and part time positions available with a popular restaurant. Duties: Prepare meals for dinner guests. Requirements: Must have restaurant line cook experience.

Pay: $20.00-22.00/hour.                                                             Job Order #  NY1377282                                                                                                    



Friday July 2, 2021

Job Title: Head Automotive Mechanic                                       City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a county department. Duties: Repair and maintain a variety of heavy, motor, and automotive equipment. Requirements: Four years of full-time paid experience as a skilled automotive mechanic or completion of a two-year vocational education program in Automotive Technology and three years of work experience.

Pay: $25.67/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1376710



Friday July 2, 2021

Job Title: Human Resource Generalist                                      City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a safety and industrial supply company. Duties: Recruit, select, on-board and retain engaged employees. Requirements: Associates Degree or higher in Human Resources along with 1-3 years of Corporate Talent Acquisition or Recruitment experience. PHR certification is a plus.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                 Job Order #   NY1376959
 
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Staffworks Jobs Explosion June 29th

Staffworks has an exciting hiring event coming up on Tuesday, June 29th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm . They’ll be conducting on the spot interviews for hundreds of jobs with some top Mohawk Valley businesses. See the flyer below for more information.

 


 
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WKTV - “Back to Work” Job Orders for June 21 – June 25, 2021

Monday June 21, 2021

Job Title: Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Job Fair                  City: Utica, NY

Entry-level to advanced positions are available with 70 of the Mohawk Valley’s top employers. Don’t miss the Virtual Career Fair sponsored by the Department of Labor and Working Solutions. On Preview Day, June 22nd, check out the jobs and make your plan to visit the employers of your choice. On June 23rd , chat live with recruiters and find your next big opportunity. Smart phone friendly!

Pay: Pay and benefits vary.                             Register: https://nysdolvirtual.easyvirtualfair.com/                                                         



Monday June 21, 2021

Job Title: Shift Floor Lead                                                         City: Utica, NY 
Full time for a local pharmacy. Duties: Open and close the store, supervise team members, and assist with cash reports and bill payment. Requirements: One year of prior leadership, supervisory, or retail key holder work experience. Knowledge of store inventory control a plus.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # DE9998545                                                                       



Tuesday June 22, 2021

Job Title: Baker                                                                          City: Utica, NY               
Full time, for a well-known local bakery. Duties: Follow set recipes. Work with baking equipment like large mixers and ovens and follow all health and safety guidelines. Requirements: No experience necessary, but prior knowledge or experience is preferred.  Business will train you!

Pay:  Starts at $15.00/hour.                                                        Job Order # NY1374987



Tuesday June 22, 2021

Job Title: Environmental Technician                                         City: Canastota, NY

Full time, for a company providing solutions to environmental issues. Duties: Perform hands-on, physical activities, to complete excavations, manhole clean outs, and emergency spill clean ups. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent.  Experience or previous training is not necessary. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order #  NY1375151




Wednesday June 23, 2021

Job Title: CNC Machine Operator                                              City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a machine shop serving multiple industries. Duties: Program, set up, and operate a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. Requirements: At least 2- years’ experience is required. 4 years of experience is preferred.

Pay: $25.00-$30.00/hour.  Benefits.                                            Job Order # NY1367706   



Wednesday June 23, 2021

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic                                               City: Frankfort, NY         
Full time for a regional distribution center. Duties: Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain powered equipment. Requirements: High School diploma and at least 2-years’ experience in a fast paced industrial or warehouse environment.

Pay: Competitive. Benefits.                                                        Job Order #  NY1352817



Thursday June 24, 2021

Job Title: Medical Front Office Support                                     City: Utica, NY              
Full time for a business in downtown Utica.  Duties: Schedule appointments, validate insurance, process payments, and answer phones. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required along with 2 years of office administrative experience. Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Pay: Competitive. Benefits.                                                        Job Order #  DE9956387



Thursday June 24, 2021

Job Title:  Cabling Specialist                                                     City: Holland Patent, NY

Full time for telecommunications company. Duties: Install telephony and data cabling. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 1 - 2 years of telephone or electronics experience. Experience with PCs is required. Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.

Pay: Negotiable. Benefits.                                                         Job Order # NY1376569                                                                                                         



Friday June 25, 2021

Job Title: Dietary Aide-Full time                                                City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a long-term care home. Duties: Assist in preparing and serving food to the residents and maintain the kitchen and dining room areas. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent. Experience in a dietary or food service preferred.

Pay: $13.50-$14.00/hour. Benefits.                                             Job Order # NY1376509



Friday June 25, 2021

Job Title: Construction Laborer                                                 City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a construction company that specializes in fencing.  Duties: Install various types of fencing, outdoor pergolas and decks. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 2-years’ experience in the construction field.  Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be able to a lift up to 50lbs and work outdoors in all weather

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits.                                          Job Order # NY1376548 
 
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WDB Announces Jennifer McGauley as Rural Healthcare Workforce Grant Project Director - Grant to Address Rural Healthcare Workforce Shortages in New York

Utica, NY – The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties, Inc., announces that Jennifer McGauley will lead their Rural Healthcare Workforce grant as Project Director. The $2,500,000 grant was recently awarded via the U.S. Department of Labor to address rural healthcare workforce shortages in Central and Northern New York State.

Ms. McGauley has several years of experience in grant work with the Workforce Development Board, having previously served as the Contract Administrator for the organization. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Marist College and continued her education at Syracuse University College of Law. She obtained her Juris Doctorate and is a licensed attorney.

Ms. McGauley says she is excited to return to the WDB and looks forward to the opportunity to work with the rest of the staff to grow the healthcare workforce in Upstate New York.

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for healthcare workers, particularly in rural areas where there was already an acute need. The grant aims to help individuals gain the skills necessary to provide needed services, fill vacancies, and allow employers to find skilled workers more readily.

“The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of our frontline and healthcare workers and the irreplaceable jobs that they hold,” says Ms. McGauley. “It also demonstrated the shortage of workers we have in crucial healthcare fields at all levels, from nurses to CNAs. We hope to help fill some of those shortages in the workforce with new individuals looking for employment in healthcare, and by helping current healthcare workers increase their credentials to move up the ladder into higher ranking jobs. We are lucky enough to have partnerships and support from numerous employers and training agencies across Central New York and the North Country, which will help us reach a broad audience of workers that we can assist in their employment goals.”

As part of this initiative, the grant aims to serve some 600 unemployed and underemployed residents across 17 counties, including Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Fulton, Montgomery, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Jefferson, Lewis, Warren, Washington, Essex, St. Lawrence, Hamilton, Franklin & Clinton Counties. The individuals served will receive training in a wide range of subject areas resulting in credentials, from micro-credentials to degrees, based on needs, abilities and experience, to place trainees in jobs where they can advance along career ladders.

Anyone with questions regarding the Rural Healthcare Grant can contact Jennifer at 315-207-6951, extension 117, or by email at .
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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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