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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 May 4 – May 8, 2020

Monday May 4, 2020

Job Title: Spice Packager                                                          City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local food distributor. Duties: Package and label products, maintain a sanitary work area, track inventory, and keep product records. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a proven record of excellent work attendance. Must be reliable. Willing to train the right candidate.

Pay: Starts at $12.50 per hour                                                    Job Order # NY1339485                                                                       



Monday May 4, 2020

Job Title: Automotive Service Manager                                     City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for a local independent auto repair shop. Duties: Maintain shop productivity and keep things running smoothly. Schedule service, write estimates, work with the customers and monitor expenses. Requirements: Valid driver’s license and three years’ experience. NYS Inspection License preferred. Must have good computer, customer service and personnel management skills.

Pay: Starting pay based on experience. Benefits                       Job Order # NY1339394                                                                                           



Tuesday May 5, 2020

Job Title: Carpenter Apprentice                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for a regional labor union.  Duties: Learn to be a carpenter in the commercial construction trade.  On-the job and classroom training provided. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work and training sites. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and have the physical ability to perform the work. Drug test required. Watch for a virtual recruiting event coming soon. 
Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  NY1338322



Tuesday May 5, 2020

Job Title: Direct Support Professionals                                       City: Utica, Rome and the Valley

A local human service agency has full and part time positions available, choose your shift. Duties: Help individuals with their personal care and recreational and daily living activities. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent, valid NY State driver’s license, and basic computer skills. Must be able to lift 60 lbs, Background check and drug test required.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order # NY1339118                                                                                                                                           



Wednesday May 6, 2020

Job Title: Warehouse Worker-Nights                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time with the possibility of overtime for a local food processing and distribution company. Duties: Receive and store incoming products. Select stored products for daily shipments. Organize daily shipments by customer and delivery route. Requirements: Previous warehouse experience preferred. Will also consider retail stock handler experience.  Reference/Security Check required. Willing to train the right candidate.

Pay: Starts at $12.15, negotiable based on experience. Benefits.       Job Order # NY1339480                                                                                                                       



Wednesday May 6, 2020

Job Title: Machine Operators, 3rd Shift                                      City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time, temp to hire positions with a local manufacturer. Duties: Operate machines dicing metal into microscopic parts. Requirements: Machine operating experience, mechanical aptitude and computer experience preferred. All candidates must be available to train on 1st shift, 6am-2:30pm.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # N/A




 Thursday May 7, 2020

Job Title: Accounting Manager-Procurement                            City: Utica, NY

Full time, for a local human service agency. Duties: Procure goods and services for the agency and perform the related accounting processes. Requirements:  Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least five years of progressive experience including team leadership. Purchasing experience preferred. Must possess advanced level Excel and financial reporting skills. A working knowledge of Great Plains Accounting system would be a plus.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1339316                                                                               



Thursday May 7, 2020

Job Title: Cake Decorator/Bakery Associate                              City: Herkimer, NY

Part time for a local supermarket. Duties: Assist customers, package and display bakery products, frost and decorate cakes and maintain cleanliness to company standards. Requirements: Effective communication, customer service and selling skills. Must have the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and be able to   learn the technical skills associated with the position.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # DE7970802




Friday May 8, 2020

Job Title:  Crop Care Workers                                                   City: Oneida, NY

Part time, Saturdays and Sundays for a leading greenhouse grower. Duties: Ensure that all perishable products grown are handled, picked and processed according to company standards. Requirements: Previous experience in a greenhouse or working with produce preferred. Punctuality is  required. Must be able to work flexible hours during periods of peak production.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # DE7971652                                                                                                                   



Friday May 8, 2020

Job Title: Package Shipping Clerk                                              City: New York Mills, NY

Immediate openings for one full time and one part time clerk for a local shipping store. Duties: Assist customers, scan packages, handle cash transactions, and open and close the store when necessary. Requirements: Customer service experience and computer skills including Word and Excel. Must be able to stand for several hours at a time and lift up to 50lbs. Retail experience preferred.

Pay: $13 per hour.                                                                      Job Order # NY1339542
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Carpenters Union Orientation via Zoom

The Carpenters Union is looking to hold an orientation via Zoom meeting. There is not a specific date or time set but interested candidates should contact Steve Cappotelli at or at 585-436-1110. He will provide information on attending the online orientation.

For qualifications, Candidates need to be at least 18, have their HS diploma/GED, be able to lift 50 pounds, have their driver’s license and reliable transportation, and pass a drug test.
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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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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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