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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 “Back2Work” Job Orders for April 19 - April 23, 2021

Monday April 19, 2021

Job Title: Production Assembler                    City: Whitesboro, NY

Full time for a building component manufacturer. Duties: Assemble wood framed structural pieces of houses, apartments, hotels, and other types of buildings. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. Business will train.

Pay: $14.00/hour plus $1.00 shift differential.                            Job Order # NY1364179



 Monday April 19, 2021

Job Title: Quality/Engineering Technician                  City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a company that manufactures fiber optic cable assemblies. Duties: Inspect and test incoming materials, work in process, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality specifications. Requirements: Associates degree in a technology-related discipline strongly preferred.  Will also consider 1-2 years of industry experience in a quality or design position.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                            Job Order # NY1365975                                                                                                    



Tuesday April 20, 2021

Job Title: LPN                                                 City: New Hartford, NY

Full time and part time openings, all shifts for a long-term healthcare facility. Duties. Provide nursing care to patients in various units. Requirements: Must be currently licensed to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York.  All full time and part time positions are benefit eligible upon hire.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                            Job Order # NY1366459



Tuesday April 20, 2021

Job Title: Meat Processor                               City: Rome, NY

Full time for a meat packing facility. Duties: Process meat for packaging. Requirements: Good knife skills and familiarity with animal parts. Some meat processing or butcher experience preferred, but business is willing to train.

Pay: $12.50-$18.00/hour based on experience.              Job Order # NY1364453




Wednesday April 21, 2021

Job Title: Executive Assistant                        City: Mohawk, NY

Full time, for an office supply distributor. Duties:  Perform a variety of clerical duties including creating advertising materials and web content. Requirements: Associates degree or the equivalent or one-year related experience. Must possess excellent creative, business writing and proofreading skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Pay: Not specified.                                          Job Order # NY1365928                                                                    



Wednesday April 21, 2021

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist         City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a local racetrack/casino. Duties: Perform general HR administrative functions. Requirements: Associates Degree in Human Resources or two to four years related human resource experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Pay: Not specified                                           Job Order # NY1366192



Thursday April 22, 2021

Job Title: Mortgage Loan Officer                    City: Utica/Rome Area, NY

Full time for a local credit union. Duties:Help members with their financing needs and implement a sales call program to service realtors and brokers. Work remotely from home when not meeting with potential members. Requirements: Associates Degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience. Must have at least one-year experience in Residential Mortgage Lending.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits                       Job Order # DE9514171   



Thursday April 22, 2021

Job Title: Retail Associates                            City: Rome, NY

Full time and part time positions various shifts for a major retailer. Duties: Currently open roles include Frontend Cashiers, Personal Shoppers, Stockers, and Sales Associates. Requirements: Must be available weekends and evenings. Must be physically capable of performing job duties.

Pay: $14.50-$18.50/hour depending on position       Job Order # NY1366111                                                                                                                     



Friday April 23, 2021

Job Title: Production Operator                       City: Utica, NY

Full time and part time positions available with an essential global manufacturing company. Duties: Operate various machines to complete the production process. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: Starts at $15.00/ hr. More with experience   Job Order #   NY1365539



Friday April 23, 2021

Job Title: Seasonal Canal Worker                   City: Frankfort, NY

Full time, seasonal position for a NY State Agency.  Duties:  Work on projects that add new and improved trail linkages along the Erie Canal. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age and physically capable of performing the duties assigned. There are no education or experience requirements. Candidates must have and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license.

Pay: Not specified.                                          Job Order # DE9520105
 
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Strategies to Successfully Apply for Positions at DFAS (Workshop Slides & Webinar Recording)

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service Center has a significant need to fill positions for Accounting Technicians. These entry-level federal jobs support America's Heroes by resolving issues related to their travel pay and financial information. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in customer care, Finance or Accounting who want to serve those who defend America. Training and equipment will be made available and many positions will be telework-eligible. DFAS offers great benefits, and opportunities for education and advancement. Webinars were recently held to help candidates successfully apply for these jobs.

DFAS staff provided information to assist applicants in understanding how to effectively navigate the online application process.

PowerPoint Presentation: 
Click here to download the PowerPoint Presentation.
Webinar Recordings:
Click here to download the Webinar Recording. (April 2021)
Click here to download the Webinar Recording (September 2021)
Passcode: 22Z%f4$5

Click here to download the Webinar Recording (November 2021)
Passcode: 4$Bi9.7U
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RCIL Ask-the-Advocate Series

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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for April 12 - April 16, 2021

Monday April 12, 2021

Job Title: Accounting Technician                                                       City: Rome, NY

Full time, work from home, for a government agency serving the military.  Duties: Perform duties involving the maintenance of accounting data. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 1-year experience. There will be virtual workshops to assist candidates with the specialized application process Tuesday April 13th and Thursday, April 15th. Contact Rome Working Solutions to register.315-339-0046.

Pay: $35,265-$45,847per year. Benefits.                                              Job Order #   NY1365726



Monday April 12, 2021

Job Title: Registered Nurse                                                               City: Herkimer, NY

Part time and per diem for the local Sheriff’s Office. Duties: Provide care to inmate patients to promote and improve their overall health. Requirements: Current RN license in good standing with New York State and current BLS certification.

Pay: $26.14/hour                                                                                 Job Order # NY1363360



Tuesday April 13, 2021

Job Title: Fleet Supervisor                                                                  City: Rome, NY
Full time for a new distribution center. Duties: Provide daily supervision of hourly commercial

drivers and other transportation employees. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required. College education preferred. Prior experience directly supervising commercial drivers preferred

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                               Job Order # NY1365767                                                      



Tuesday April 13, 2021

Job Title: IT Specialist-Entry Level                                                     City: Frankfort, NY                                      
Full time or part time hours available for a distributor of safety equipment and industrial supplies. Duties: Monitor, prioritize, schedule, and respond to IT help requests. Requirements: Associates Degree or equivalent preferred. Will consider candidates working on a degree or certification in a related field. Must be willing to learn and grow with the company.

Pay: Starts at $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1365596



Wednesday April 14, 2021

Job Title: Home Care Aide                                                                  City: Utica, NY

Full time or part time. Flexible day shift openings to match your availability.  Duties: Provide personal care, shopping, and light housekeeping for clients in the Utica area.  Requirements: Must be a certified Personal Care Aide, HHA, or CNA (expired PCA or HHA ok) Company will transition CNA to HHA with a free one-day class. Reliable vehicle & valid driver's license required.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. New Hire bonus.                               Job Order #   DE9432599



Wednesday April 14, 2021

Job Title: Welder-Entry level                                                              City: Munnsville, NY

Full time for an outdoor equipment manufacturer. Duties: Weld assemblies to engineering specifications and perform basic maintenance on welding equipment Requirements: High School diploma required. Previous welding experience preferred. Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                               Job Order # DE9437812




Thursday April 15, 2021

Job Title: Shipping Manager                                                               City: New York Mills, NY
Full time for a local manufacturer. Duties: Oversee all Shipping personnel and assign workloads to maximize on-time shipping of customer orders. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent and

3-5 years' experience managing a manufacturing shipping department.

Pay:  Not specified. Benefits.                                                              Job Order # NY1365385



Thursday April 15, 2021

Job Title: Laborer                                                                               City: Canastota, NY
Full time for a party rental business.  Duties: Put up tents, tables and other equipment for parties and events. Requirements: Must be able to lift and stand for long periods of time. Valid driver’s license is preferred. Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                              Job Order # NY1365516



Friday April 16, 2021

Job Title:  Certified Nurse Aide Training                                            City: Morrisville, NY

Full time, 5-week paid training course offered by a long-term care facility. Duties: Earn your CNA Certification.   Following the training, the business will hire for open shifts.  Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $12.50 per hour during training. Benefits.                                  Job Order # NY1365743 



Friday April 16, 2021

Job Title: Associate Civil Engineer                                                     City: Herkimer, NY                                                                       
Full-time, for a County agency. Duties: Assists the professional engineering staff by performing field and

office work in connection with highway construction projects. Requirements: An Associate degree in civil engineering technology, surveying technology or a related field and two years of experience in engineering work. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                                Job Order # NY1364575
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MVCC Job Corps Scholars Program Update

The Job Corps Scholars program at MVCC is now open to US citizens or permanent residents from any community in the Mohawk Valley, across NY state, or out of state. See the updated flyer for more information!

 
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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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