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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.

On-the-Spot Interviews at Lowe's

Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers will be conducting On-the-Spot Interviews on Wednesday, October 23rd and Friday, October 25th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at their stores in
  • Syracuse
  • Camillus
  • Oneida
  • New Hartford
  • Potsdam
  • Auburn
  • Herkimer
  • Clay
  • Cicero
They are now hiring for Customer Service Associates, Cashiers, Sales Floor Supervisor, Receiver/Stocker and more!
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WKTV "Back to Work" Job Orders for October 21 – October 25, 2019

Monday October 21, 2019

Job Title: Forklift Operator                                         City: Canastota, NY                 
Summary: The selected candidate must ensure the safe use of a forklift to lift, move and pack merchandise.  The candidate must follow all safety guidelines.  Minimum qualifications: Must possess at least one year of experience.  Selected candidate must be able to sit for long periods of time; sitting on forklift.  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.  Must be able to walk; walking is required in the warehouse.

Pay: not specified                                                        Job Order # NY1319441                   



 Monday October 21, 2019

Job Title: US Census Recruitments                               City: Utica/Rome, NY                                                                           
The United States Census Bureau will be recruiting at the Utica Working Solutions Office, 207 Genesee St. 2nd floor on Tuesday, October 22nd from 9am-1pm and also will be recruiting at the Rome Working Solutions Office, 300 W. Dominick St. on Wednesday, October 23rd from 10am-12pm. They will be recruiting for Field Representatives.  Interested applicants may apply online ahead of time at https://2020census.gov/en/jobs   Walk-ins are accepted and encouraged!

Pay: $14.30-$18.33/hr                                                 Job Order # NY1314475           



Tuesday October 22, 2019

Job Title: Teaching Assistant                                       City: Canastota,  NY      
Summary:  full time position required to work 6:30am-2:00pm in the preschool room. The successful candidate would be required to assist with the implementation of the daily classroom lesson plans by applying knowledge of sound early childhood education, developmental concepts, and principles while assuring safety of children in the classroom by performing various duties.

Pay: not specified                                                        Job Order # NY1319487        



 Tuesday October 22, 2019                                                                                                                       
Job Title: Family School Navigator                                City: Utica, NY      
Summary: The purpose of this position is to increase the number of children ready for kindergarten (R4K). The FSN will work closely as a team with a Health Home Care Manager (HHCM) and elementary school personnel to identify families with children ages 0-4 to determine if there are learning, behavioral, social/emotional, or medical issues that require attention. The team will work to identify students in grades K-6th evidencing learning, behavioral, social/emotional and/or health issues.

Pay: not specified                                                        Job Order # NY1319822    



Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Job Title: Madison County Job Fair                         City: Wampsville, NY                         
The Madison County Career Center will be hosting a Job Fair at its location, 133 N. Court St. in Wampsville on Thursday, October 24th from 10am-12pm.   Five  businesses with multiple openings will be onsite accepting resumes and conducting interviews for the fields of gaming, hospitality, security, human services, healthcare, production, office, customer service, and more.

Pay: varies                                                                   Job Order # NY1317080      



Wednesday October 23, 2019

Job Title: Delivery Driver                                            City: Utica/Rome , NY      
Seasonal Personal Vehicle Delivery Driver.  You would be using your own vehicle to deliver packages. Days of work on average are from November 10th until January 1st. Rate of pay is $21.40/hr, plus $0.53/mile gas reimbursement. Requirements include: 4-Door Vehicle or truck with a cab cover, vehicle registration in your name, vehicle insurance in your name, and a clean NYS driver's license.

Pay: $21.40/hour                                                          Job Order # NY1319616                     



Thursday October 24, 2019

Job Title: Processing Butcher                                                 City: Bridgewater, NY                                
Summary: perform quality inspections, use meat grinders, knives, saws and other tools to cut  meat down into smaller portions, weigh and package cuts.  Responsibilities: process meat, prepare a variety of meats to customer' request. Must have an extensive knowledge of meat cuts and standard weight to weigh and package meat, ensure proper refrigeration of all meat products, maintain various equipment.

Pay: not specified                                                         Job Order # NY1319230




Thursday October 24, 2019

Job Title: Tow Truck Operator                                  City: New Hartford, NY      
Full and part-time positions for an automotive repair facility in New Hartford.  Willing to train the right candidate with no towing experience. Candidates must have a clean driver's license with a W endorsement. Mechanically inclined is a plus, auto repair experience preferred. Days/hours vary. Pay is negotiable. $500 + per week for experienced drivers.  Medical Insurance, paid vacation, and paid uniforms.  Drug test and background check required.

Pay: not specified                                                        Job Order # NY1319426




Friday October 25, 2019

Job Title: Warehouse General Laborers                             City: Utica, NY                 
Summary: Assist warehouse supervisor in filling oil jugs with an automated machine, packaging, labeling.

Janitorial tasks in warehouse, floor scrubber and work areas, general assistance moving material and pallets, loading and unloading freight, daily operations as requested by supervisor. Requirements: looking for packaging or warehousing experiencing. This position does require to be standing and walking all day, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Pay: $12/hr                                                                 Job Order # NY1319463                                                                       



Friday October 25, 2019

Job Title: Journeyman Carpenter                                 City: Utica, NY                         
Seeking Journeyman Carpenters to work on projects in the Mohawk Valley.  The selected Journeyman Carpenter would perform all facets of carpenter's work on commercial projects. This is a 10-month project with the potential of becoming a permanent employee.  Qualifications: five years of related experience preferred. Excellent Benefits and pay!  Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 
Pay: $26.80/hour                                                           Job Order # NY1312765
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Arc Madison Cortland Job Fair - October 23rd


The Arc Madison Cortland is having a job fair on Wednesday, October 23rd from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ray Lewandowski building at 634 Birchwood Drive. Oneida, NY 13421.

 

They are hiring for:

Direct Support Professionals

Employment Specialists

Registered Nurses

Production Positions

Clinical Positions

Residential Staff

& More!

 

Apply online ahead of time at https://www.arcofmc.org/employment
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Free and Accessible Transportation for Voting!

RCIL is offering free and accessible transportation for early voting and on Election Day.

The Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. (RCIL) is offering free and accessible transportation for Utica, Rome, New Hartford, Whitestown, Marcy and Deerfield residents who wish to vote early in the upcoming general election. Early voting begins Saturday, October 26th and runs every day through Sunday, November 3rd. RCIL will provide transportation during the following dates and times;
  • Tuesday, October 29th from 10 am-1:30 pm (New Hartford & Whitestown residents)
  • Friday, November 1st from 10 am-1:30 pm (Rome residents)
  • Saturday, November 2nd from 10 am-3 pm (Utica, Marcy & Deerfield residents)
RCIL is also offering rides on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm but encourages residents to utilize early voting. Individuals can call Administrative Assistant, Kelsie Zuercher, at 315-797-4642 Ext. 3118 to schedule a time to be picked up (Utica, Marcy and Deerfield residents must make their reservations by 3:00pm on Friday. November 1st).

The following three sites will be open for early voting in Oneida County;
Boehlert Train Center at Union Station, 321 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Utica
Rome YMCA, 301 West Bloomfield Street, Rome
New Hartford Town Hall (former Gander Mountain), 8635 Clinton Street, New Hartford

Click here to view the full press release!
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Oneida Works! Job Fair - October 21st

The OneidaWorks! career event is happening on Monday, October 21st 11:00 am-6:00 pm at the Adirondack Bank Center (Utica Aud). There will be 50 employers there recruiting for 1000+ open positions! Register at: https://oneidaworks.com/
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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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