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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 27 – May 1, 2020

Monday April 27, 2020

Job Title: Work at Home Customer Service Representative               City: Utica, NY

This position will be working from home during the Covid-19 crisis with plans to return to the site location at a future date. Duties: Offer customer support through phone, email or online chat around a particular product or service. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.  Customer service experience a plus. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software be able to meet the technology requirements for working from home.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE7949075



 Monday April 27, 2020

Job Title: Ward Clerk                                                                 City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a local long-term care residence. Duties: Perform all clerical duties for nursing units as needed. Order supplies, deliver mail, assist residents during visiting physician's appointments and perform other various receptionist duties. Requirements: Medical secretary knowledge or experience and excellent communication and organizational skills. Must have computer skills including Word and Excel.

Pay: $11.90 - $12.10 per hour based on experience. Benefits    Job Order # NY1338891                                                                                      



Tuesday April 28, 2020

Job Title: Asset Protection Specialist                                        City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a large retail home improvement store.  Duties: Prevent financial loss caused by theft and fraud and support store safety and environmental compliance. Requirements: Must be able to prepare accurate and detailed case reports and have the ability to interact with law enforcement and testify in criminal and civil court actions. Previous security/loss prevention experience preferred.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE7906498 



Tuesday April 28, 2020

Job Title: General Warehouse Associates                                 City: Rome, NY

Full time, 2nd & 3rd shifts for a local distribution center. Duties: Load and unload trailers, move merchandise from area to area. 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 - $18.00 per hour. Benefits                                      Job Order # NY1337383                                                                       



Wednesday April 29, 2020

Job Title: Deputy Highway Superintendent                               City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a local county highway department. Duties: Assist with the planning, coordination, design and administration of the Highway Department and County public works projects.  Requirements: NYS Professional Engineering License or a Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering and five years of experience. Candidate must have the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering License within the required time frame.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  NY1338894



Wednesday April 29, 2020

Job Title: Shipper/ Dock Worker                                                City: Canastota, NY

Full time, for a commercial bakery. Duties: Prepare baked products for shipment to various customers and for various routes by pulling orders, sorting, stacking and staging products. Requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods of time, work store hours and lift more than 50 lbs.  Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment. At least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience preferred.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  DE7944060




Thursday April 30, 2020

Job Title: Farm Laborer                                                             City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time, seasonal position with a local hops producer. Duties: Cultivate, harvest and process hops. Perform farm construction and maintenance. Requirements: Must be able to operate farm equipment including car, tractor, harvest machine, and baler. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. and be physically able to carry out all the required duties.

Pay: $14.29 per hour                                                                  Job Order # NY1339143                                                                                                                     



Thursday April 30, 2020

Job Title: Industrial Sewing Machine Operator                         City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a company that manufactures disposable medical garments. Requirements: Candidates must have one year of experience operating an industrial sewing machine. Hours are Monday through Friday, day shift.

Pay: $11.80 per hour plus piece rate and daily $20 bonus         Job Order #  NY1338664




Friday May 1, 2020

Job Title:  Foster Care Family Specialist                                   City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a local family services agency. Duties: Coordinate a comprehensive case management plan for youth and families to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of youth in foster care. Requirements: Bachelor s degree in human services or a related field and 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth and families. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours and have a valid driver’s license and a  reliable vehicle. Travel is required.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #   DE7948221                                                                                                                    



Friday May 1, 2020

Job Title: Assistant Software Engineer                                      City: Rome, NY

Full time for a local IT and software development company. Duties: Company has a full range of opportunities available including the development of user interfaces, back-end server components, and web site applications. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and one year of related experience. Must be a US Citizen and maintain the required security clearance.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order # DE7945578

 
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RISE Recovery Community Outreach Center Virtual Services

RISE Recovery Community Outreach Center is offering several virtual services during the COVID-19 NYS Pause. Additional events/groups are being added on a regular basis. Updates are posted on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RISERCOC/
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Virtual Narcan Training

The Community Recovery Center is now offering Virtual Narcan Training every Friday at 1:00 pm. See the flyer below for more details.



 
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WKTV "Back to Work" Job Orders for April 20 – April 24, 2020

Monday April 20, 2020

Job Title: Assembler                                                                  City: Sherrill, NY

Full time for a lawn and garden equipment manufacturer. Duties: Work on an assembly line to complete a variety of complex tasks as different products move along the line. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 6 months of experience. The ability to read blueprints and electronic schematics, and math skills that include the ability to make metric conversions required.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE7580330



 Monday April 20, 2020

Job Title: Overnight Residence Counselor                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local human services agency. Duties: Assist and supervise individuals with disabilities in their day-to-day activities, socialization, recreation and daily living skills development. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and an acceptable abstract.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # NY1338204                                                                                              



Tuesday April 21, 2020

Job Title: Maintenance Worker                                                  City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a local manufacturer.  Duties: Maintain and repair facilities and equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in electrical, plumbing and hydraulics. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs. and be physically able to perform all the required duties.

Pay: Based on experience                                                          Job Order #  NY1334718 



Tuesday April 21, 2020

Job Title: Seasonal Sales Associate                                          City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local home improvement retailer. Duties: Assist customers, stock shelves, load and unload merchandise. Requirements: Six months of experience using a computer AND 6 months of experience using a handheld device like a mobile phone or tablet to enter, access, and output information. Six months of retail experience preferred. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #NY1338355                                                                                                                                                



 Wednesday April 22, 2020

Job Title: Industrial Sewing Machine Operator                         City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a company that manufactures disposable medical garments. Requirements: Candidates must have one year of experience operating an industrial sewing machine. Hours are Monday through Friday, day shift.

Pay: $11.80 per hour plus piece rate and daily $20 bonus         Job Order #  NY1338664                                                                                                                       



Wednesday April 22, 2020

Job Title: Cook                                                                           City: West Winfield, NY

Full time, year- round for a local barbeque restaurant. Duties: Preparing food orders and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and two to four years of related experience or training. Must be able to communicate with servers and other restaurant personnel in a professional manner. Prior full-service restaurant experience preferred.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1338791




Thursday April 23, 2020

Job Title: Residential Cleaning Technician                                City: Utica and surrounding areas

Full time or part time for a well-established, high quality residential cleaning service. Duties: Detailed cleaning of client homes and small offices. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. and be physically capable of completing all required tasks. Must have a valid NYS driver's license, a clean driving record, and a reliable clean vehicle with valid auto insurance. Must have a smart phone for access to schedules and instructions.

Pay: $14-$18 per hour depending on experience                        Job Order #  NY1338718                                                                                                      



Thursday April 23, 2020

Job Title: Bookkeeper/HR Administrator                                   City: New Hartford

Part time position with flexible days and hours for a local cleaning company. Duties: Process In-house payroll, payroll taxes, AP/AR, reconciliation, general ledger and sales tax. Requirements: High School diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in office setting. Working knowledge of Quick Books is a must.

Pay: $14-$17 per hour based on experience                               Job Order #  NY1338733




Friday April 24, 2020

Job Title:  Quality Assurance Manager                                      City: Frankfort, NY

Full time or part time for a local precision machine shop. Duties: Inspect finished products to ensure conformance to standards. Requirements:  High School diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Standards, CMM experience and manual inspection experience required. Must be able to read and interpret drawings. GD&T knowledge is a plus.

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits                                           Job Order # NY1338742                                                                                                                                                                                            



Friday April 24, 2020

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator                                         City: Rome, NY

Full time for a local trucking and excavating contractor. Duties: Operate heavy equipment to assist with heavy construction for septic, sidewalks, landscaping, etc. Requirements: Valid NY State driver's license, high school diploma or the equivalent and 5 years of experience. Reference, security check, physical, drug test and equipment test required.

Pay: Depends on experience.                                                     Job Order # NY1338710                                                                                                  
 
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for April 13 – April 17, 2020

Monday April 13, 2020

Job Title: Apprentice Carpenter                                                 City: Various Locations

Full time for a regional labor union. Duties: Learn to be a carpenter in the commercial construction trade.  On-the-job training will allow you to work while you learn and develop your skills. Requirements:  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. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  NY1338322 



 Monday April 13, 2020

Job Title: Assistant Groundskeeper                                          City: Little Falls, NY

Full time, seasonal position for a local golf course and event center. Duties: Maintain the golf course grounds, tools, and equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and one year’s experience in grounds maintenance. Experience maintaining groundskeeping machinery, and basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting preferred.  Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # DE7920245                                                                             



Tuesday April 14, 2020

Job Title: Project Support Administrative Assistant                 City: Poland, NY

Full time for a local construction company.  Duties: Provide administrative support to the estimators and project managers from bidding to contract execution. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of administrative support experience; a college degree is a plus. Valid driver's license and   pre-employment drug test required. Working knowledge of Sage 100 Contractor or other accounting software system is a plus.

Pay: $14.50-$17.50 per hour based on experience                      Job Order # NY1338464



Tuesday April 14, 2020

Job Title: Cleaner                                            City: New Hartford, Cazenovia, Oneida, NY

Part time for a local environmental services company. Duties: Perform general cleaning duties. Must be dependable, professional, and detail oriented.  Work may be in retail and office locations.  Requirements:  Must have good communication skills and some customer service experience. Business conducts a background check and drug test.  Driver's license and own reliable transportation to work sites required.

Pay: $12.75-$13.75 per hour                                                       Job Order #NY1338355                                                                       



Wednesday April 15, 2020

Job Title: Engineering Technician                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time, seasonal position for a local engineering support firm. Duties: Provide field and laboratory sampling and testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, masonry, structural steel and Hot Mix Asphalt. Relevant experience and certification required. Strong organizational skills and basic mathematics abilities are a prerequisite.

 Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE7924735                                                                                                                            



Wednesday April 15, 2020

Job Title: Nursing Assistant                                                      City: Utica, NY

Full time, entry-level positions available with a local long- term care facility. Duties: Provide nursing home residents with direct care and help with activities of daily living. Requirements: No training or experience necessary. Now hiring candidates for paid in-house training as Certified Nursing Assistants. This is a good opportunity to begin a rewarding career in a recession-proof industry.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # DE7923773




Thursday April 16, 2020

Job Title: CDL-A Transport Driver                                             City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a local food and beverage processing plant. Duties: Deliver products and maintain logs and trip records. Requirements: Must be able to safely operate Class A equipment, must have 5 years’ experience and a doubles endorsement. High school graduate preferred. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must be able to perform accurate math computations and be physically capable of performing all job duties.

Pay: Not specified. $5000 Sign on Bonus                            Job Order #  DE7922099                                                                                                                       



Thursday April 16, 2020

Job Title: CASAC Trainee                                                          City: Utica, NY

Part time for a local Human Services provider. Duties: Coordinate and implement direct substance abuse clinical services for clients. Requirements:  Acquisition and maintenance of CASAC trainee certification.

Must have a Certificate of Completion for 350 hours of Alcohol and Substance education and

intermediate skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Current, clean and valid New York State driver’s license, preferred.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE7924816

 



Friday April 17, 2020

Job Title: Assembler                                                                  City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local manufacturer of paper products. Duties: Catch and feed various machines. Operate small hand or power tools. Set Up, assemble, fill, sort and stack boxes, packing crates, skids, pallets and various subassemblies. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and one to three months of related experience or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order # DE7923481                                                                                                                                                                                           



Friday April 17, 2020

Job Title: Food and Beverage Team Leader                                City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a national retailer. Duties: Supervise the Food and Beverage Team, ensuring product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age or older with a High school diploma or equivalent. Previous retail or food experience is preferred, but not required. Ideal candidate will have a strong interest and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order # DE7924059                                                                       
 
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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

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