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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 19 – July 23, 2021

Monday July 19, 2021

Job Title: Finishing Technician                                                  City: Dolgeville, NY

Full time for a sporting goods manufacturer. Duties: Apply finish component parts to sporting equipment.  Requirements: Manufacturing work experience is preferred. Training will be provided. There will be a Job Fair on Wednesday July 21, 2021 from 9 am to 2 pm at their facility at 52 McKinley Ave, Dolgeville. Stop in to apply for this or other available positions.

Pay: $14.50-$17.50/hour. Depending on position. Benefits.       Job Order # NY1377763             



 Monday July 19, 2021

Job Title:  Master Electrician                                                     City: Rome, NY
Full time for a company that sets up temporary structures for special events and disaster responses. Duties: Set up and maintain electrical infrastructure for turnkey temporary buildings. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. Must be a Licensed Master Electrician with a minimum of 8 years of proven experience.

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits.                                          Job Order #  DF0163490



Tuesday July 20, 2021

Job Title: Insulation Installer                                                     City: Marcy, NY              
Full time for an energy efficiency- focused heating and air conditioning company. Duties: Install blown-in cellulose, fiberglass, and spray foam insulation. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Some construction experience preferred. Must have the physical ability to perform the job. Will train the right candidate.

Pay:  $18-$30/hour, based on experience. Benefits.                   Job Order # NY1380076 



Tuesday July 20, 2021

Job Title: Dishwasher                                                                 City: Bouckville, NY

Full time and part time openings with a fun and fast-paced barbeque restaurant. Duties: Wash dishes and keep kitchen areas clean. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age.  Must be able to stand on your feet for the entire shift and lift up to 10 lbs.  Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Pay: Competitive.                                                                       Job Order #  NY1378897




Wednesday July 21, 2021

Job Title:  Machine Operator                                                     City: Utica, NY

Full time for a company that manufactures specialty textiles. Duties: Set up and operate production machines. Requirements: High School diploma or its equivalent preferred. An equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered. Must have reliable transportation to and from work. Reference check and pre-employment drug test required.

Pay: Starts at $14/hour. Negotiable. Benefits                            Job Order #  NY1379985



Wednesday July 21, 2021

Job Title: Teacher Aide                                                              City: Herkimer, NY         
Full time for the local school system. Duties: Assist and supervise children in special classes. Requirements: High School diploma and the ability to establish good relationships with children. An equivalent combination of experience and training will be considered.

Pay: $12.50 hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order #  NY1379947



Thursday July 22, 2021

Job Title:  Maintenance Mechanic                                              City: Rome, NY              
Full time, 2nd shift for a new hardware distribution center. Duties: Maintain all electrical and mechanical equipment required for daily operations. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and two years’ experience in electrical, mechanical, and or welding.

Pay: Competitive. Benefits.                                                        Job Order #  DF0028556



Thursday July 22, 2021

Job Title: Construction Laborer                                                 City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a local fencing company. Duties: Install vinyl, aluminum, chain link and wooden fencing. Requirements: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Candidates must be able to accurately read a tape measure, use hand tools, lift up to 50lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Pay: Competitive.                                                                       Job Order # NY1376548                                                                       



Friday July 23, 2021

Job Title: Senior Software Program Analyst                             City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a local college. Duties: Develop, program, and maintain applications to support student information systems. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience. Experience with Ellucian Banner and Banner Self-Service preferred.

Pay: Competitive. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1380192



Friday July 23, 2021

Job Title: Bilingual Claim Service Representative (Remote)     City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a large insurance company. Duties: Provide customer assistance and process new insurance claims. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred. Must have at least 1 year of customer service experience. No insurance experience required.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1380259
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Farmer's Market Coordinator Position Open - Part Time

Farmer’s Market Site Coordinator

For the Parkway Center

The Parkway Center is a non-profit organization, who mission is to provide programs and services to individuals 50+, empowering them to live healthy and vibrant lives.  PC is the sponsor agency for the Oneida County AmeriCorp Senior Corp, Way 2 Go Herkimer and Oneida County and a partner in the Livable Communities Oneida County initiative.

The Farmer’s Market Site Coordinator will be committed to achieving the following results:
  • Market the Farmer’s Market to potential vendors
  • Increase the number of vendors participating in the Farmer’s Market
  • Market and communicate well with diverse populations of the community to increase public participation.
  • Operate the SNAP EBT card terminal
  • Perform data collection and reporting
  • Attend meeting/trainings as related to the Site Coordinator duties
  • Responsible for any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Finance Administrator.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma required
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Computer and technical Skills
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License & own vehicle
Job Hours:  Part-time Wednesdays from July – October, 8 hours per week.

Contact  Lori Babiarz, Finance Administrator by email at 

 
 
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Apprenticeship Opportunities and Funding Streams...Our July/Aug Newsletter is Here!

Our July/August Apprenticeship Newsletter is Here! In this issue we're featuring funding streams for apprenticeships, how our grants are helping Upstate New Yorkers jumpstart successful careers, while mending the skills gap--and we're sharing interesting and informative articles about apprenticeship and lots more...
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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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