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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.

Dutchland Plastics Hiring Event - October 16th

Dutchland Plastics will hold open interviews on-site at their Canastota location on Friday October 16 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A flyer and the job posting is below.

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Casters.

Full time, all shifts.

Dutchland Plastics LLC, a leading custom rotational molder, is seeking motivated, reliable, and flexible Casters for their first, second and third shifts.  Dutchland is also seeking a 3rd shift Supervisor.
  • Focus "Safety First" when performing your job.
  • Actively engage in all lean manufacturing activities.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment by implementing 6-S principles.
  • Clear molds of finished product/s.
  • Load raw materials into mold.
  • Measure and weigh raw material.
  • Follow quality standards and process.
Successfully Complete Dutchland Rotational Molding Training:
  • Basic Mold Care
  • Venting 101
  • Intro to materials used in Rotational molding
  • Mold Release. What to use and when to use it
  • The basics of 6-S
Job Requirements:
  • Manufacturing experience a plus.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Proven work history with good attendance.
  • Ability to troubleshoot rotational molding situations and provide solutions.
  • Good organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to use basic quality control tools and to read blueprints.
Physical Requirements:
This is a physically demanding position; employees must possess the physical qualities necessary to perform the following job requirements:
  • Casters are continuously required to stand; walk; carry; grasp/grip; and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • The position frequently requires the ability to bend/twist; push; and pull.
  • On occasion, this position requires the ability to climb; move in repetitive motions; and lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: Manufacturing plant environment with warmer temperatures near ovens.

Dutchland offers a benefit package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation after 90 days, 401K, voluntary long-term disability, as well as company paid short term disability and life insurance.

Candidates may apply online: https://dutchland.com/careers/
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for October 5 - October 9, 2020

Monday October 5, 2020

Job Title: Machine Operator-Screen Printing/Embroidery         City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for the Customization Department of a company that sells safety supplies. Duties: Screen print or embroider customers’ logos on various products like gloves, eyewear, and hard hats. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent. Prior experience working in a similar setting is preferred, and a minimum of two to three years' screen printing, pad printing or embroidery experience is a plus!

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  NY1352052                                                                       



Monday October 5, 2020

Job Title: Legal Assistant                                                          City: Utica, NY

Full time or part time hours available at an established real estate services company in Utica.

Duties: Provide general assistance to paralegal staff, manage basic office responsibilities, filing, typing and proofreading.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 1-year experience. References/security check and drug test required.

Pay: Based on experience                                                          Job Order #  NY1352050




Tuesday October 6, 2020

Job Title: Furniture Delivery Driver                                           City: Utica, NY

Full time with a regional office supply company. Duties: Work as part of a 2-man team making furniture deliveries. Requirements: CDL Class B or A and a High School diploma. One to two years of driving experience and customer service experience preferred. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. Reference/background check, physical and drug test required.

Pay: Negotiable, based on experience. Benefits.                       Job Order #  NY1352038



Tuesday October 6, 2020

Job Title: Director of Weights and Measures                             City: Herkimer, NY                                                              
Full time for a local government agency. Duties: Administer and enforce the provisions of Agriculture and Markets Law and Regulations as they relate to weights and measures. Requirements: 24 semester credit hours in the physical sciences, engineering sciences, mechanical technology and/ or mathematics OR two years’ experience as a quality inspector using precision measuring instruments.

Pay: $38,900/ year plus benefits.                                                Job Order #  NY1352089



Wednesday October 7, 2020

Job Title: Tool Maker/Machinist                                                 City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a local machine shop. Duties: Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.

Requirements: High School diploma and knowledge of Mazak equipment and MRP software.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # NY1352078                                                                     



Wednesday October 7, 2020

Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide Trainees                                    City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a long-term healthcare facility. Duties: Receive paid Certified Nurse Aide Training classes. This 5-week course includes the NYS Certification Testing Fee. When you are ready to advance your career, they offer 100% Tuition Assistance for BOCES LPN School. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order # NY1352225




Thursday October 8, 2020

Job Title: Laborers, Operators and CDL Drivers                                City: Cazenovia, NY
Full time for local excavation company.  Duties: Doing manual labor, operating heavy equipment or driving dump trucks. Requirements: Laborers must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.  Operators and Drivers must be able to sit for long periods of time.  Heavy Equipment Operator certification is preferred.  Drivers must possess a valid CDL B license.

Pay: Not specified                                                                               Job Order # NY1352226                                                                  



Thursday October 8, 2020 
Job Title: Production Associates                                                        City: Marcy, NY
Full time for a Silicon Carbide wafer fabrication facility Duties: Operate equipment in various semiconductor process areas. Requirements: Experience in manufacturing and excellent mechanical skills. Must work well under pressure, be able to lift up to 25 pounds and have basic computer skills.  Must be able to  to stand for 12 hours at a time and wear full clean room attire.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                              Job Order #  DE8509046                                                      



Friday October 9, 2020

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic                                               City: Oneida, NY

Full time, 2nd shift for a plastics molding company. Duties: Maintain all primary, secondary, and injection molding support equipment. Requirements: High School diploma, 2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and computers required.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  NY1352307                                                                             



Friday October 9, 2020

Job Title: Machine Operators                                                   City: Camden, Rome, and Oneida, NY

Full time, all shifts, for a company that manufactures wire for various applications. Duties: Operate machines, perform parts inspections and use a computerized system for documentation. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age, able to read, write and speak English, able to lift 50 lbs. and have good basic math skills.

Pay: $17.87 to start. Benefits. $1000 sign on bonus.                  Job Order #  NY1352345
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for September 28 – October 2, 2020

Monday September 28, 2020

Job Title: Apprentice Carpenters                                              City: Utica, NY

Full time for a regional labor union. Duties: Learn to be a carpenter in commercial construction. There will be a virtual information session, the first step in the application process, on Monday October 5 at 6:00 pm. Requirements: HS diploma or GED, a valid driver license and reliable transportation to and from statewide work sites. You must pre-register for the information session by October 1, 2020.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  NY1351683                                                                       



Monday September 28, 2020

Job Title: Production Workers                                                   City: Frankfort, NY

Full time, 1st and 2nd shift, for a commercial bakery. Duties: Operate and sanitize industrial food processing equipment. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Pay: Starts at $13.25 plus benefits. $1000 new hire bonus.       Job Order #  NY1351677




Tuesday September 29, 2020

Job Title: Skilled Maintenance Worker                                      City: Herkimer, NY

Full time with a local property management company. Duties: Perform interior and exterior building repairs and maintenance for a 112-unit apartment building. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 5 years of experience. Driver's license, reference/security check and drug test required. Must be experienced in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds keeping and HVAC systems.

Pay: $19 per hour, negotiable based on experience.                  Job Order #  NY1351726 



Tuesday September 29, 2020

Job Title: Solar Installers and Skilled Laborers                         City: Canastota, NY                  
Full time for a solar farm construction group. Duties: Ideal candidates have prior solar farm experience on posts, tilts, tables, and modules but they are also looking for skilled laborers in construction and related outdoor type work. Requirements: Must be physically capable of performing the job duties including standing for long periods, working outdoors in all weather and lifting 50 lbs.

Pay: $17-$19 per hour, possible travel assistance.                    Job Order #  NY1351618                                    



Wednesday September 30, 2020

Job Title: Digital Communications Lead                                    City: Rome, NY

Full time for a cyber and information security company. Duties: Develop and implement marketing strategies. Create videos and content for website, printed materials, and social media.  Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Marketing or a related field of study and minimum 5 years of experience in communications and/or digital marketing. US Citizenship required.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # DE8427871                                                                 



Wednesday September 30, 2020

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk                                             City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a local government office. Duties:  Assist with financial reports, prepare budgets, scan and preserve records, assist with payroll and assist with monthly bank reconciliations. Requirements: High School diploma and extensive Accounts/Payable and Payroll experience.

Pay: $45,000 per year plus benefits.                                           Job Order # NY1351952




Thursday October 1, 2020

Job Title: Warehouse Associates, 2nd and 3rd Shift                             City: Rome, NY
Full time for a regional distribution center. Duties: Load and unload trailers, move merchandise from area to area and use conveyors or power lift equipment throughout the distribution center. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Must be able to lift 70 pounds. Previous warehouse experience preferred.

Pay: $14.25 to $18 per hour                                                                 Job Order # NY1351526



Thursday October 1, 2020 
Job Title: Member Support Associate                                        City: Utica, NY
Part time for a local realtors’ organization. Duties: Answer phones, greet visitors, maintain office filing systems, and ensure training room and Board room are set up for meetings. Requirements: High School diploma and 3 years of experience OR Associates degree in Business OR 5 years of related experience. Strong computer skills required. Prior experience in real estate recommended.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # DE8480796 



Friday October 2, 2020

Job Title: Cook                                                                           City: Clinton, NY

Full time for an assisted living facility. Duties: Cook home-style meals for residents and maintain a clean kitchen. Requirements: Must be 18 years old and have experience with preparing meals in both small and large quantities. Must enjoy working with seniors.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE8483869                                                                                         



Friday October 2, 2020

Job Title: Weld Technicians, 1st and 2nd Shift                                   City: Sherrill, NY

Full time or part time for a company that manufactures outdoor equipment. Duties: Weld assemblies and components to engineered specifications. Requirements: High school diploma and 2 years related experience. Must be able to stand for an 8-hour shift and lift 25-50 lbs. Opportunities for advancement.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits. $250 sign on bonus.                              Job Order # DE8481039
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New York State Office for the Aging COVID-19 CheckUpToo

The New York State Office for the Aging recently launched the CV19 CheckUp Tool – developed by BellAge, and in partnership with Aging-NY. This free, anonymous, personalized online tool will evaluate your risk with COVID-19, based on your life situation and behaviors. Click below to find out how likely you are to get COVID-19, how severe it would likely be, and steps you can take to reduce your risks of getting COVID-19.

https://newyork.cv19checkup.org/
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Carpenters' Local 277 Virtual Recruitment Event October 5th

The Carpenters’ Union is holding a Virtual information Session for Apprentices on October 5th at 6:00 pm. This is the first step in the application process for Apprentices.

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Apprentice Carpenter.

The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters' Apprenticeship Program is conducting an ongoing recruitment for 20 Carpenter Apprentices.

THE NEXT INFORMATION SESSION IS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 5,2020 at 6:00 pm.

Learn to be a carpenter in commercial construction trade. On-the-job training allows you to work and learn to develop your skills. Various job locations. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and have a HS diploma or GED, a valid driver license and reliable transportation to and from statewide work sites. Use of hand tools/power tools. Must provide own hand tools. Will be working outside in all types of conditions. Must pass DRUG TEST. Must join union. Full time, work hours vary.  Workdays are Monday to Friday. Overtime. Related experience accepted. Trainee accepted.  Must be at least 18 years old. Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by the applicant attesting to the required qualifications as listed on the Apprentice Application. Must have reliable transportation to and from work & school. If applicant is a veteran, a copy of DD 214 is required after offer of employment or indenture.  Must take a drug test provided by the Apprentice Program, upon acceptance and paid for by the NASRCC's Apprenticeship Program.

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW APPLICATION PROCESS: YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INFORMATION SESSION OCTOBER 5, 2020. PRE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY October 1, 2020. Go to the website, www.nasctf.org, there is a bright yellow box with the details and a list of locations. Choose the location closest to your current residence and just click on the link.( For Utica/Rome and the Mohawk Valley area, choose "Rochester/Syracuse/Buffalo".) It will automatically open to a pre-registration form. Complete and submit the form. Shortly after registering on the website - you will be sent more detailed information.

Remember to pre-register by October 1st!

Click here to view the flyer
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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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