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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 - 2 “Back to Work” Job Opportunities January 3, 2023

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To learn more about these Job Opportunities and How to Apply, GO HERE and type in the Job Order #

 

 

Job Title: Warehouse Picker/Packer City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a publishing house distribution center. Duties: Picks and pack books and other items in a state-of-the-art distribution facility Requirements: Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of the job. Training will be provided.

Pay: $14.00-$15.00/hour. Benefits. Job Order # NY1446048

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Job Title: Office Manager City: Rome, NY

Full time a company that manufactures customized machinery. Duties: Act as receptionist and answer phones, enter sales orders, perform all aspects of Accounts Payable and Receivable. Requirements: Some college and 5 years of experience preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with manufacturing software a plus.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # NY1446085

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Job Title: Executive/Marketing Assistant City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for a company that sells and distributes office supplies. Duties: Create sales flyers, develop E-marketing and social media campaigns, and assist with website content. Requirements: Associate's degree OR six months to one-year related experience and/or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # NY1446039

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - January 3, 2023

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Happy New Year! See who's looking to Hire You today!

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/27/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/28/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/29/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/30/2022

Featured Hiring Events

NYS Department of Labor’s next in-person job fair will be Wednesday January 18th from 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501. 

NYS Department of Labor’s next Central/Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair will be on Tuesday January 24th from 11 am to 2 pm. Stay tuned for more information!

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CONMED Corporation is hiring in Utica, NY

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Associate Assembler 

Associate Assembler - 3rd Shift

Assembler

Packaging Engineer I

 

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Holiday Hours

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Office Hours for Christmas Day (Observed) and New Year's Day (Observed).

The Workforce Development Board Offices, located at 209 Elizabeth St., Utica, NY, will be closed from Monday, December 26, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

All Working Solutions Locations will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holiday and on Monday, January 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year holiday.

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders - December 22, 2022

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply, GO HERE and type in the Job Order #

 

 

Job Title: Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1                             City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for the State Department of Transportation. Duties: Participate in training to operate heavy equipment. Perform regular maintenance crew work. including flagging, picking up litter and doing other heavy physical labor activities. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Must attain a CDL permit within three (3) months of appointment.

 

Pay: $45,473/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1445378

 

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Job Title: HVAC Technician                                                                 City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a company that provides home services including plumbing, heating, electrical and septic. Duties: Install, maintain, and repair furnaces, boilers, roof top units, and more.  Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and a clean CDL A license.  Must possess your own service hand tools, company supplies specialty tools. Proper thermostat and low voltage wiring knowledge is required.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1445444

 

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Wednesday December 28, 2022

Job Title: Home Health Aide                                                                             City: Herkimer, NY

 

Full time for an assisted living community. Duties: Administer personal care, assist with daily activities, and help maintain a safe and clean environment. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Good time management skills and a professional appearance are a must.

Pay: $13.20/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1445247

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Job Title: Project Engineer                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

 

Full time for a company that processes metal alloys. Duties: Assist with development of concepts for process optimization and process automation. Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred, Associates degree with appropriate experience may be considered. Two years of Industry experience preferred.

Experience in Elan manufacturing, 5s, and Project Management a plus.

Pay: Negotiable based on experience. Benefits.                                 Job Order # NY1445618

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Home Ownership Center (HOC) is hiring!

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HOC is hiring in Utica, NY

CURRENT OPENINGS

Intake and Loan Specialist 

Home Advisor (Housing Counseling and Education)

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Herkimer Working Solutions Recruitment December 29, 2022

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Come and meet with the Student Transportation of America at the Herkimer Working Solutions on Thursday, December 29th!

Hiring for:
Bus Driver and Bus Monitors
Positions available across the state including Amsterdam, Fonda and Little Falls

WHEN:  From 10:00am -  Noon

Location: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350

For more information, call: 315-867-1400

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - December 16, 2022

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These great local companies are hiring now. Click the links to see who's looking to HIRE YOU today.

Featured Job Opportunities:

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/12/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/13/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/15/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/16/2022

Hiring Events - Save the Date:

• The NYS Department of Labor’s next in-person job fair will be Wednesday January 18th from 11:00am to 1:00 pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501.
• The NYS Department of Labor’s next Virtual Career Fair will be on Tuesday January 24th. We’ll be teaming up with the Central NY Region again in January.

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Opportunities - December 16, 2023

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply GO HERE and type in the Job Order #.

 

Job Title: Warehouse Manager                                                             City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a wholesale food distributor. Duties: Receive orders into stock. pick orders for shipment, route trucks, and keep inventory.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and one year of management or other related experience preferred. Will train a candidate with the right background. Must have a valid NY State Driver's License.

$46,800-$49,920/year. Benefits.                                                             Job Order # NY1444714

                                                                       

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Job Title: Manufacturing Production Operator                             City: Canastota, NY

 

Full time positions with a precision machine shop. Openings on both first and second shift. Duties: Program, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 2 years of CNC experience preferred.  Previous experience with Mazak Mazatrol software is preferred. Willing to train the right candidates.

 

Pay: $18.00-$30.00/hour based on experience. Benefits.                       Job Order # NY1444806                                                                                                           

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Job Title: Office/Administrative Assistant                                             City:  Sherrill, NY

Full time for a local distribution company. Duties: Data entry, customer service, communication via email and telephone.  Requirements: Experience with Microsoft Office is very helpful. Company is willing to hire a trainee and offer full training.  Company is very flexible regarding work hours.

 

Pay: Negotiable based on experience. Benefits.                                   Job Order# NY1444894

 

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Job Title: Wellness Coordinator                                                           City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for program serving the local senior community.  Duties: Coordinate programs designed to optimize health and quality of life for people 50+. by providing resources to empower people to remain healthy and active. Requirements: Associates degree and one year of experience working with community-based programs.

    

Pay: $36,000/year. Benefits                                                                   Job Order # NY1444859

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Job Title: Truck Driver                                                                          City: Frankfort, NY

 

Full time for a company that distributes camping equipment and other products to retailers in the vacation industry. Duties: Deliver products to resort locations throughout the Northeast. No driving in New York City or Long Island. Requirements: Must have clean, NYS, Class B license and must be able to drive out of state.

Pay: Negotiable based on experience. Benefits.                                   Job Order # NY1444812

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New Local Job Opportunities - December 15, 2022

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CONMED Corporation has several job opportunities in Utica

Associate Assembler - 1st Shift

Associate Machine Operator - 2nd shift

Associate Machine Operator - 3rd shift

Machine Maintenance Technician II - T...

Associate Machine Operator - 1st shift

 

Danfoss USA is hiring Production Operators in Utica

Production Operator - A shift

Production Operator - C shift

Production Operator - B shift

Production Operator - D shift

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50 Forward Mohawk Valley is Hiring!

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50 Forward Mohawk Valley is hiring a Volunteer Program Specialist and a Wellness Coordinator

50 Forward Mohawk Valley (formerly Parkway Center) is a non-profit organization, who mission is to provide programs and services to individuals 50+, empowering them to live healthy and vibrant lives. 50 Forward MV is the sponsor agency for the Oneida County AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Volunteer Resource Center. Way 2 Go Herkimer and Oneida County and a partner in the Livable Communities Oneida County initiative.

See details and how to apply for the Volunteer Program Specialist position.

See details and how to apply for the Wellness Coordinator position.

 

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Herkimer Working Solutions Recruitment December 15, 2022

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DYK? Herkimer Working Solutions Hosts employer recruitments Every Thursday from 10:00am-Noon.


WHERE: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350

Meet with these great local businesses at the December 15th Recruitment:

Wilcor International
Arc Herkimer
T-Mobile

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If you are a job seeker-mark your calendar to come and find a new job!


If you are an employer and would like to get on our schedule, please contact Karin at 315-867-1400

Location Herkimer Working Solutions - 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY

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FREE Virtual Workshops this week

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Job Seekers: The NYS Department of Labor offers valuable online workshops and career resources every week for FREE. See what's happening this week:

VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
December 12  11 am  Self-Motivation
December 12  11 am  SNAP Overview
December 12  1 pm  Time Management
December 13  11 am  Learn New Skills with Coursera
December 13  1 pm   Learning about Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Overview December 13  1 pm  
 Going to School to Get Back to Work
December 14  11 am  Using Age to Your Advantage
December 14  11 am  Presenting Evidence of Rehabilitation in a Job Interview December 14  1 pm   
Social Media Featuring LinkedIn
December 15  11 am  Career Assessment & Exploration December 15  1 pm  SUNY Micro-Credentials
December 15  1 pm  Interviewing Techniques
December 16  11 am  Advanced Resume Development/Skills Based Resume Writing December 16  11 am  
Chat with an Employment Counselor
December 16  1pm   NYS DOL Resources 101

 

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Featured Job Openings And Upcoming Hiring Events - December 9, 2022

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Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/5/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/8/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/9/2022

Hiring Event

Mini Job Fair at Utica Working Solutions December 14, 2022

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders December 9, 2022

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply, GO HERE and type in the Job Order #.

 

 

Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide                                                             City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a staffing agency serving the healthcare sector. Duties: Perform personal care functions, help keep resident rooms clean and supplied, answer resident calls, and take appropriate action. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old and have a current and valid NY State Certification for Nursing Assistants.

 

Pay: $20.50-$22.50/hour                                                                       Job Order # NY1444575

 

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Job Title: Mini Job Fair                                                                        City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Wednesday, December 14th from 11 am to 1 pm, the Department of Labor is hosting an in-person job fair at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor.  Representatives will be on hand to talk about current job openings and long-term career opportunities in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, civil service, human services and more.

Pay varies based on position.                                      For more information call 315-793-5344.         

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Job Title: CNC Machine Operator                                                        City: Frankfort, NY

 

Full time for a family-owned machine shop. Duties: Program, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of 2 years' experience. MAZAK and/or TRAK knowledge a plus. Possible machine tool specific training will be offered to a qualified candidate.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1444483

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Mini Job Fair at Utica Working Solutions December 14, 2022

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The NYS Department of Labor is hosting an In-Person Mini Job Fair on Wednesday December 14th from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor.

The following businesses will be in attendance:
Indium
Wolfspeed
RCIL
Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
US Care Systems
Staffworks
The Grand
Oneida County
Family Dollar Distribution Center
Empowered Pathways
NYS DOCCS
Masonic Care Community
First Student
Human Technologies Corporation
The Nurse Connection Staffing
MVP Healthcare

From Advanced Manufacturing to Healthcare to Civil Service, there are lots of great opportunities. We hope to see you there!

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Free Website to Connect Students to Internships and Part-Time Jobs

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Workforce Development Board Announces Free Website to Connect Students with Local Businesses Offering Internships and Part-Time Job Opportunities.

Utica, NY – The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), is hosting a website called “Connect Mohawk Valley” that allows local businesses to post their internships and part-time job opportunities for students for free.

The WDB’s Connect Mohawk Valley site provides significant benefits to both employers and students. It is a convenient vehicle for businesses to get the word out about their opportunities at no cost, while students attending area schools can view and apply to them in one central repository.

To sign up, a business simply goes to www.connectmohawkvalley.com and clicks the “Sign Up” button located on the top right of the page. A simple form is provided, and once submitted is quickly approved so that the employer can begin posting their opportunities immediately. When a student applies to the opportunity, a notification is sent to the employer by email. The employer can log in to add or change opportunities at any time.

The website also offers students handy resources, such as tips on interviewing, business etiquette, networking and more. The website has a category for apprenticeships as well.

As an added benefit we also post the employer’s opportunities on our social media, which includes our Connect Mohawk Valley Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectMV/
and our Connect Mohawk Valley Twitter account: https://twitter.com/connect_mv
We also utilize these online resources to help get the word out about news, events and other opportunities from our partners and other Mohawk Valley businesses and organizations.

The WDB HMO, dba Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, which is a network of federal, state, and local offices that supports economic expansion and develops the talent of the nation’s workforce. We can act as an extension of your human resources department, providing a wide range of services, all free of charge. To learn more about our services, go here: https://www.working-solutions.org/for-businesses/resources-for-businesses
And contact us to find out how we can help.

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Hiring Events at Bassett! Various Locations

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Walk-ins are welcome! Recruiting for all roles. Interview on the spot.

 

Wednesday, December 7th:   Cobleskill Hospital 3:00pm-7:00pm (178 Grandview Dr, Cobleskill, NY 12043)

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Thursday, December 8th Foxcare (for Fox and O’Connor Hospital openings) 3:00pm-7:00pm (1 Foxcare Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820)

REGISTER NOW


Friday, December 9th Little Falls hospital (for Little Falls and Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services) 3:00pm -7:00pm (140 Burwell St, Little Falls, NY 13365)

REGISTER NOW

Once you arrive, follow the signs for the Recruitment Event.

Questions? Contact: 

Mary Eggeling, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Bassett Healthcare Network | Tel. 607-547-6379

 

 

 

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Virtual Workshops for Job Seekers

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Check out the workshops you can take this week online for FREE!

 

VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS from the NYS Department of Labor: 
December 5   11 am  Job Search Strategies
December 5   1 pm   Managing Job Loss and Moving On December 5   1 pm   Transferable Skills
December 6   11 am  Writing Effective Cover Letters December 6   11 am  Exploring JobZone
December 6   1 pm   Worker Retention Services for Job Seekers w/Disabilities
December 7   11 am  An Overview of ACCES-VR Services
December 7   11 am  Networking
December 7   1 pm  Resume Development
December 8   11 am  Civil Service
December 8   1 pm  Spanish: Interviewing Techniques
December 8   1 pm   Give Yourself Credit: SUNY Empire State College Info Session December 9   11 am 
 Chat with an Employment Counselor
December 9   1 pm  The Power of Positivity
 

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'Apprenticeship Day' Recruitment at Herkimer Working Solutions.

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Join Us at Herkimer Working Solutions, Thursday, December 8th from 10:00am - Noon for APPRENTICESHIP DAY!

 

Heavy Highway Journeyman
$35.15/hr + full benefits


Heavy Highway 1st Year Apprentice
$24.61/hr + full benefits


Building Journeyman
$27.40/hr + full benefits


Building 1st Year Apprentice
$19.18/hr + full benefits

Come and speak with Travis Phillips, Field Representative, Laborers' Local 190 and Sommer Edwards, Project Director  of the Workforce Development Board's Regional Apprenticeship Development &Readiness (RADAR) grant program, an apprenticeship program that allows you to learn a new Trade WHILE GETTING PAID!

WHERE: 320 North Prospect Street
Herkimer, New York 13350

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News & Updates

All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are invited to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties. The job fair will take place Tuesday, April 29th, from 11am to 1pm. There will also be sta...

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