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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.

Carpenter's Union Apprenticeship Information Session Coming Up December 7th

The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters will hold an information session to recruit apprentices on December 7th at 6 pm. There is a ton of work in the Utica area, so now is the time to get started on a good-paying career. See the flyer below for more information. The info session is the first step in the application process.

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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for November 9- November 13, 2020

Monday November 9, 2020

Job Title: Guest Services Agent/ Night Auditor                         City: New Hartford

Full time for an international hotel chain.  Duties: Greet and register guests, resolve any issues, handle cash and credit transactions at check out.  Requirements: Must be available weekends and holidays. Hours for this position are 11pm to 7am.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  NY1353645



Monday November 9, 2020

Job Title: Skilled Laborers-Virtual Job Fair                               City: Oneida, NY

Full time, for a national brand food and beverage maker.  Duties: Follow safety and health regulations while processing milk into various products. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. There will be a virtual job fair on Thursday November 20th from 8am-4pm. Pre-registration is required.

Pay:  Not specified.                                                                    Job Order #  NY1353107




Tuesday November 10, 2020

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer                               City: Utica, NY

Full time for a company that makes materials used in electronics, cars and medical devices. Duties: Develop, implement and support optimized manufacturing processes. Requirements: Four- year degree in a technical field OR a 2-year degree in a technical field AND a professional certificate in engineering or science.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  NY1353294




Tuesday November 10, 2020

Job Title: CDLA Drivers                                                             City: Utica, NY                                                       
Full time for a local trucking company.  Duties: Drive regional routes to the ports of New York and New Jersey and locations across New York State. Requirements: Must be at least 23 years old with a Class A CDL and a clean driving record. Must have at least 2 years of verifiable tractor trailer experience.

Pay: $60,000-$100,000/yr. Benefits.                                            Job Order #  NY1353891



Wednesday November 11, 2020

Job Title: Packer                                                                        City: Utica, NY

Full time for a specialty dough manufacturer. Duties: Measure, weigh and package products and ensure correct labelling for shipping. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent preferred. Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1353926                                                  



Wednesday November 11, 2020

Job Title: Executive Assistant                                                   City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local non-profit organization. Duties: Complete projects and reports, act as gatekeeper, escalating information to the executive as needed.   Requirements: High School diploma and 2-3 years of administrative assistant experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay: Negotiable, based on experience. Benefits.                       Job Order # NY1353766




Thursday November 12, 2020

Job Title: General Warehouse Associate                                  City: Rome, NY
Full time, second and third shift, for a local distribution center.  Duties: Load and unload trailers and move merchandise from area to area using conveyors and power lifts. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Must be able to lift 70 pounds.

Pay: $14.25-$18.00/hour. Benefits                                              Job Order # NY1353938



Thursday November 12, 2020 
Job Title: Building Maintenance                                                City:Herkimer, NY Area
Full time for a property management company. Duties: Maintain both the inside and outside of several apartment buildings in Herkimer County. Requirements: Valid New York driver's license, a mobile phone, and a reliable vehicle to travel to the various worksites as needed. Must have your own tools. Prior maintenance or related experience required.

Pay: $14.00-$18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1352375



Friday November 13, 2020

Job Title: Housing Counselor                                                    City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a community service agency. Duties: Assist homeless individuals and families in finding affordable housing. Requirements: High School diploma plus five years' experience in human services OR an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years' experience.  Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry.

Pay: $15.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1353895



Friday November 13, 2020

Job Title: Inventory Lead                                                           City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a local grocery store chain. Duties: Use a Computer Assisted Ordering system to assure product availability and food freshness. Maintain inventory and ensure products are effectively merchandised.  Requirements: High level understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques. Computer skills and leadership experience required.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  DE8649416
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for November 2 - November 6, 2020

Monday November 2, 2020

Job Title: Distribution Center Associates                                  City: Marcy, NY

Full time and part time positions with a local distribution center.  Duties: Move product through the distribution network to the retail stores. Requirements: Must be physically capable of performing the job.

You will be lifting heavy cases in extreme climates. The flow of freight is very fast-paced, and productivity expectations are high.

Pay: Up to $18.15/hour. Benefits.                                               Job Order #  NY1352370



Monday November 2, 2020

Job Title: Project Engineer                                                        City: Herkimer, NY

Full time, temporary position.  Duties: Ensure that scheduled maintenance services for facility equipment are logged properly in the PM system. Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred, Associates degree with appropriate experience may be considered. Must have field experience or experience in a manufacturing environment, PM experience preferred.

Pay:  Not specified.                                                                    Job Order #  NY1353409




Tuesday November 3, 2020

Job Title: Youth Program Manager                                            City: Utica, NY

Full time for a human services agency. Duties: Provide intake, assessment, case management and other assistance to youth and their families impacted by COVID-19. Requirements: Associates Degree and/or at least two years' experience with administrative/supervisory responsibilities, preferred. Must have a valid NY State driver’s license.

Pay: $18.13-$24.19/hour. Benefits.                                             Job Order #  NY1353444




Tuesday November 3, 2020

Job Title: Research Metallurgist                                                City: Clinton, NY                                                                   
Full time for a manufacturer of materials found in electronics, automobiles and medical devices.  Duties: Research and develop thermal interface materials including alloys, composites, or other materials. Requirements: PhD Degree in Metallurgy preferred. At least 2 years’ work experience in a related field. Must have proven experience in alloy development and thermal management.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  NY1353285



Wednesday November 4, 2020

Job Title: Plan Writer                                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for a human service organization serving people with developmental disabilities. Duties: Work with the person and their support team to develop and revise their habilitation goals. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years’ experience working with people getting services from the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. Valid New York State driver’s license required.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order # NY1353482                                                                      



Wednesday November 4, 2020

Job Title: Metal Plater                                                                City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a metal finishing facility. Duties: Assist in the finishing and plating of metal products for various industries. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and a valid NY State Driver's license. Any experience in metal finishing, including, plating, blasting, phosphating, passivating, cleaning, etc. would be a plus. Willing to train the right candidate.

Pay: $13-$18/hour, based on experience. Benefits.                    Job Order #  NY1353478




Thursday November 5, 2020

Job Title: Drivers and Driver Trainees            City: Various Mohawk Valley Locations
Part time, split shift for a local transportation company.  Duties: Drive bus to transport for schools, colleges and private organizations. Requirements:  Must be at least 21 years of age and have or be able to obtain a CDL Class B license with airbrake, passenger, and school endorsements. Free paid training.

Pay: Sign On Bonus: $500 for Trainees, $2500 for Drivers      Job Order # NY1353528



Thursday November 5, 2020 
Job Title: HVAC Technician                                                                City: Cazenovia, NY
Full time for a local utilities service company. Duties: Install, repair and maintain residential heating and cooling systems. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent, clean Driver's License and Universal EPA certification. Must have your own service hand tools and be willing to work overtime when needed.

Pay: $20-$25/hour. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1353550



Friday November 6, 2020

Job Title: Community Habilitation Specialist                            City: Utica, NY

Full time for a human services agency. Duties: Work with people with developmental disabilities, teaching and reinforcing a wide range of daily living skills. Requirements: High School diploma, valid driver’s license and vehicle. Must be available after school, evenings and weekends.

Pay: $15/hour. Benefits.                                                          Job Order # NY1353545           



Friday November 6, 2020

Job Title: Assemblers                                                                City: Sherrill, NY

Full time and part time openings for a local manufacturer. Duties: Read and follow blueprints, routers, specifications and other instructions to build and assemble parts and equipment. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 6 months of assembly or related experience. Must be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs.

Pay: $15.50/hr. Benefits. Sign On Bonus.                                  Job Order #  DE8583851
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Meet the Staff at our Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Grant

Goal: Preparing Incarcerated Individuals for Re-entry into the Community and Workforce.
The ATI Program Staff teaches clients:
  • Thinking for a Change (NIC) and
  • Ready, Set, Work! (DCJS)
This curriculum helps prepare ex-offenders by changing their mindsets through cognitive behavior therapy and providing employment skills in the correctional facility.
The ATI program also helps clients: obtain needed documents for employment and provide follow up services to offer support and links to further education and to assist with employment retention.
The program is housed at the Oneida County Correctional Facility.
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WKTV -“Back2Work” Job Orders for October 26 - October 30, 2020

Monday October 26, 2020

Job Title: PCA, HHA or CNA                                                      City: Rome, NY

Full time, night shift, for a small family-owned Assisted Living community. Duties: Provide personal care, and assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming while presenting a positive, upbeat attitude. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent. Certification as a PCA, CNA, or HHA required. One year or more of experience preferred.

Pay: $12.80-$14.50/hour. Benefits.                                             Job Order #  NY1353241



 Monday October 26, 2020

Job Title: Production Worker 2                                                  City: Dolgeville, NY

Full time for a manufacturer of rehabilitation and sports medicine products. Duties: Operate equipment to fabricate, label, assemble, package and ship merchandise. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of work experience; company will train in manufacturing. Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds. Previous manufacturing experience a plus.

Pay:  Not specified                                                                     Job Order # DE8617811




Tuesday October 27, 2020

Job Title: CNC Programmer/ Machinist                                     City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a local machine shop. Duties: Produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Requirements: Four years’ experience as a CNC Machinist preferred.  Mastercam experience a plus.

Pay: Not Specified.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1353126



Tuesday October 27, 2020

Job Title: Computer Room Operator                                         City: Rome, NY                                                      
Full time for a new distribution center, opening soon.  Duties: Monitor Mainframe computer operations and the printing and delivery of all reports, pick labels, price stickers, and invoices. Maintain PC's, copiers, printers and computer systems for the facility. Requirements: High School diploma preferred.

Must have excellent PC and Network knowledge and ability to track and install software.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1353305



Wednesday October 28, 2020

Job Title: Laboratory Technician                                               City: Utica, NY

Full time immediate opening for a company specializing in high-performance alloys and metals. Duties: Prepare and run laboratory equipment to test samples and perform analysis. Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry preferred. Previous analytical lab experience required, preferably experience in running and maintaining X-Ray and Mass Spectrometer equipment.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order # NY1353379                                                                       



Wednesday October 28, 2020

Job Title: Security Professional                                                 City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for an area retail center. Duties: Ensure the security and safety of the client's property and personnel.  Requirements: Must be 18 years old with a High School Diploma or the equivalent and a Security Guard license. Background check and drug test required.

Pay: $13.10 per hour.                                                                 Job Order # DE8580063




Thursday October 29, 2020

Job Title: Crop Care Worker                                                      City: Oneida, NY                                                                       
Full time for a high- tech fresh produce greenhouse.  Duties: Ensure that all perishable products grown are handled, picked and processed according to company standards. Requirements: No previous experience required. Must be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and be able to work independently and in team setting.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1353216



Thursday October 29, 2020 
Job Title: Production Operator                                                           City: Rome, NY
Full time, days, for a materials refiner and manufacturer serving various global industries. Duties: Operate machines and other equipment for product processing, assembly, extrusion, and packaging functions. Requirements:  High school diploma or the equivalent and basic math and computer skills. Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Pay: Not specified.Benefits.                                                       Job Order # NY1353262



Friday October 30, 2020
Job Title: Engineering/Building Mechanic Supervisor                        City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local arts institute. Duties: Supervise the engineering and building trades staff to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, visitors, staff and faculty. Requirements: AAS degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or HVAC/Plumbing with 5 to 7 years progressively responsible work experience. Previous experience at a multi-building or college campus environment desired.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                              Job Order # DE8619932      



Friday October 30, 2020

Job Title: HR Operations Analyst                                              City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a leading provider of restaurant technology. Duties: Support day-to-day HR operations and maintain a variety of HR systems and databases. Requirements: B.S. in Human Resources Management or Business Administration preferred. 1 year of HR experience required. Must have experience with MS Office. Experience with ADP Workforce Now would be a plus

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # DE8587044

 
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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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