The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.

To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will pull jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.

We will define “Hot Jobs” as those jobs that need to be filled by the employer immediately. For those looking to search some large job databases, checkout my Best Job Search Resources for New Bedford Residents article.

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of September 24, 2015:

01. Domino’s Pizza – drivers, pizza makers and team members
(109 Rockdale Ave and 972 Kempton St. New Bedford) – Join Our Award-Winning Team! Great compensation, flexible hours, positive team atmosphere! Full job descriptions here.

02. HVAC Service & Installation Technician
Brodeur & Sons, Inc., is currently seeking EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE & INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN for an immediate opening. Oil burner license and CDL/Hazmat license a plus, but not necessary. If you are a hard worker with dedication to superior customer service, please call our office for an interview. We can be reached at 508-995-5151 or at phbrodeur@aol.com. Or stop by our office at 525 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Full details and application process here.

03. Crew Member- Wendy’s (Fairhaven)
Our candidate has a strong customer focus, initiative, and a can-do attitude. We’re looking for real team players who can take and receive direction well and accomplish many tasks during one of our action-packed shifts. Whether you’re wearing a headset and manning the drive-thru, greeting customers and running the register, preparing menu items, loading stock or keeping the restaurant clean and inviting, your accuracy and attention to detail are qualities that will make you a star player on the Wendy’s team. Full details and application process here.

04. Diesel Mechanic – Ryder (New Bedford)
Under close supervision, this position performs minor routine maintenance and repair services on different types of vehicles. Works with the assistance of a T2, T3, T4, TIC SS or SM, when performing technical and diagnostic type repairs. Task assignments are directed by shop management to encourage development in a productive manner. Full details and application process here.

05. Operations Manager – Morgan Advanced Materials (New Bedford)The Operations Manager oversees and manages the day to day production environment on site, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement. The role requires a strong managerial skill set, including experience with team building, leadership skills, EH&S systems, scheduling, 5S, lean background, inventory management, quality, and continuous improvement. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others. Full details and application process here.

06. Shipping Assistant – Nutex Industries Inc (New Bedford)
Textile company looking for a self motivated and organized person to assist in daily shipment. Must have computer skills and must speak English, Portuguese is a plus. Must work well with others. Duties involve:
Pick and Pack orders, Create Invoices, Schedule Trucks. Must be able to pick up and move 50 lb boxes and heavier. Full time position plus overtime. Full details and application process here.

07. Accounts Payable Clerk – High Point Treatment Center (New Bedford)
Part-time accounts payable processing position (min 20 hours per week) with potential for full time position.
The qualified candidate should have 1 year+ experience in processing accounts payable including reviewing and coding vendor invoices as well as reconciling vendor statements. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Papersave software preferred. High School diploma required. Be computer literate, skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Full details and application process here.

08. Elementary Art Teacher – New Bedford Public Schools
The New Bedford Public Schools is seeking a dynamic visual art teacher to join our team of elementary educators. This position is full time but at multiple elementary schools teaching visual arts to grades K-5. Schools and schedule will be determined based on the needs of the district.A qualified applicant will: hold Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as an Academic. Full details and application process here.

09. Sewing Machine Operator – H. Loeb Corporation (New Bedford)
Stitcher Wanted: Minimal sewing experience needed, easy flat stitching of non-garment items, will train. Other duties include: Light industrial work, Assembly, Cutting, Packing, Counting and Measuring. Full-time: $10.50 /hour. Full details and application process here.

10. Bookseller – Part-Time – Barnes & Noble (North Dartmouth)
As a Bookseller, you sell all our products and deliver world-class customer service through your commitment to our four core service principles. You have a passion for what you do and enrich the customer’s experience by sharing your knowledge to determine the customer’s needs. You make the store experience interactive and engaging. Full details and application process here.

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CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
PROGRAM MONITOR $10.00 – $12.00/hr
PARKS, RECREATION & BEACHES (ANDREA MCCOY RECREATION CENTER)

Assists the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches in maintaining and supervising various programs for children. Leads others in recreational activities and supervises all programs and other recreational activities within the recreation center, and at parks and community sites. Ensures a safe, productive and caring environment for children and staff; develops programs for children with the PRB staff; provides guidance to recreational aides, volunteers, and participates in conducting recreation activities; and assists professional staff in planning and conducting recreation activities and events, in addition to providing customer service to the community. Supervises daily activities such as physical fitness, arts and crafts, and more. Responsible for providing a safe place for kids to learn and have fun. Performs data entry and other clerical functions as directed

Must have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, mandatory by MGL Chapter 6 Sec. 172C.

For more information, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Resumes are only accepted with a completed employment application. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
CLERK TYPIST $12.84 – $18.26
COMMUNITY SERVICES

Utilizes the My Senior Center computer program to schedule and track pick-ups/drop-offs for Council on Aging passengers. Prepares schedules for each driver to ensure efficiency of route(s). Makes follow-up phone calls confirming appointments. Maintains records for Durable Medical Equipment given to the Council on Aging and loaned out to elders/persons with disabilities. Maintains caller records. Refers constituents to City departments and community agencies. Facilitates visitor traffic. Takes and delivers phone messages for staff. Takes reservations for COA events and programs.

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent; experience with general office procedures such as typing, filing, data processing. Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and able to utilize computer programs such as My Senior Center and other tracking software. Must have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, mandatory by MGL Chapter 6 Sec. 172C.

For complete job description and application instructions, visit www.newbedford-ma.gov. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO

YMCA Southcoast is looking for responsible individuals to become mentors to our community children by helping us provide them with a safe & supervised environment, academically enriching activities, & healthy snacks in our preschool & after-school programs.

1. New Bedford YMCA Full time preschool lead teacher M-F 9:00-5:30 pm bachelor’s degree in early education or related field and lead teacher certification required

2. New Bedford YMCA Part time preschool teacher M-F 9:00 am -2:30 pm lead teacher certification required and associates degree or better preferred.

3. New Bedford YMCA after school teachers M-F 2:00 or 3:00-6:00 pm min age 18 and 6 months experience with children in a child care or camp program required.

4. Dartmouth YMCA Enrichment Youth Counselors M-Thru 3-5pm, min. 18 years or older.

5. Fall River YMCA After school Curriculum coordinator M-F 2:30-6:00 pm to assist staff with daily activities

6. Fall River YMCA Bus monitors M-F 1:30-4:30 pm min age 18 NEW

7. Fall River YMCA after school teachers M-F 2:00 or 3:00-6:00 pm min age 18 and 6 months experience with children in a child care or camp program required.

8. Before school assistant teacher M-F 7 is-9 am Sippican School, located in Marion. Sept-June follows school calendar.

To apply, go online to www.ymcasouthcoast.org

Box Office Assistant

Hours: Part-time.

Hours vary depending on the theatre’s performance and event schedule and will often include evenings & weekends.

Reports to: Box Office Manager

The primary responsibility of a Box Office Assistant is to help The Z meet organizational sales and membership goals while providing efficient, courteous and accurate customer-service. The Box Office Assistant plays a key role as the first point of contact for all visitors and callers and therefore must uphold the highest quality of customer care at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Provide the front line service for in-person and telephone callers to The Z, ensuring that they are dealt with in an efficient, courteous, and effective manner

 Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays, as required

 Ensure that all processes for ticketing are completed accurately and handle all transactions and procedures with fastidious attention to detail and security

 Actively promote ticket sales to all Z events

 Acknowledge Members and help them utilize their benefits

 Upsell membership to non-members by making them aware of the numerous benefits

 Deal with enquires received via our email and online services and ensure they receive the same standard of customer care as personal callers.

 Assist customers with general enquiries about facilities, activities and events; be familiar with all information pertaining to current and future performances and activities and be pro-active in encouraging participation in the programs and facilities offered at The Z

 Ensure that Box Office data and systems as well as constituent records are properly and efficiently updated and maintained according to patron needs and in compliance with The Z’s data entry standards

 Make follow up calls, collect visitor data, facilitate surveys and participate in other marketing and audience development strategies as directed

 Ensure the lobby is welcoming, informative and tidy, restocking all brochures and publicity when needed

 Be aware of visitors with access and disability issues and how we can help them

 Meet and direct groups, scheduled visitors and contractors when required. Deal with small deliveries and organize the safe collection of those which are too large to accept at Front of House.

 Be familiar with the security and alarm systems controlled in the Box Office area and ensure the relevant person(s) is informed of anything which needs attention.

 Oversee security in the lobby, being vigilant at all times and informing the Manager of any concerns, to help maintain a safe environment for all.

 Support marketing and special event projects

 Maintain a professional environment in the Box Office

 The above listed duties are not all inclusive. This position is expected to perform other work related duties as assigned even though they may not be considered primary duties.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience Required

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous customer service experience is highly desired.

Skills and Knowledge Required

 Proficient in Windows 95 or above

 Possess excellent sales, organizational, public relations, verbal and written communication skills

 Knowledge of the Ticketing industry preferred, specifically Blackbaud’s Patron Edge software

 Ability to work accurately with attention to detail

 Professional in demeanor and actions

 Work independently as well as in team environment

 Possess good analytical, interpersonal and customer service skills

 Ability to handle confidential material such as credit card information

To Apply: Please submit your resume to info@zeiterion.org

The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.

To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will pull jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.

We will define “Hot Jobs” as those jobs that need to be filled by the employer immediately. For those looking to search some large job databases, checkout my Best Job Search Resources for New Bedford Residents article.

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of September 17, 2015:

01. Domino’s Pizza – drivers, pizza makers and team members
(109 Rockdale Ave and 972 Kempton St. New Bedford) – Join Our Award-Winning Team! Great compensation, flexible hours, positive team atmosphere! Full job descriptions here.

02. HVAC Service & Installation Technician
Brodeur & Sons, Inc., is currently seeking EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE & INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN for an immediate opening. Oil burner license and CDL/Hazmat license a plus, but not necessary. If you are a hard worker with dedication to superior customer service, please call our office for an interview. We can be reached at 508-995-5151 or at phbrodeur@aol.com. Or stop by our office at 525 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Full details and application process here.

03. Assistant Manager – Dollar Tree (Fairhaven)
Assisting in the realization of your store’s maximum profit contribution. Protect all company assets. Maintain a high level of good customer service. Opening and closing the store. Creative problem solving in the areas of: Associate Development, Maximizing Sales Potential, Controlling Expense and Shrink, Merchandise Display, Store Signage Placement, etc. Full details and application process here.

04. Custodian – Old Hammondtown School (Mattapoisett)
Old Rochester Regional School District/MA Supt. #55 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Job Requirements: No degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required. Full details and application process here.

05. Creative Department Manager – Ahead, LLC (New Bedford)
The Creative Department Manager reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for the daily managing of the Creative Staff of production artists, digitizers, color pickers, and clerks. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily/weekly order volume and balancing internal staff hours, overtime and outsourcing needs to meet the production scheduling dates. The Manager needs to ensure individual performance metrics are established, measured and that feedback is given to each employee on a weekly basis. Because of the relationship of work flowing from one department to the next in the manufacturing process, the Creative Department Manager must work closely with the Operations Manager, Service Manager, and their staff members. Full details and application process here.

06. Crew Member – Wendy’s (King’s Highway)
Discover what’s right for you. At Wendy’s, you’ll find a fast-paced, high-energy environment where everyone on the team works together, and also knows how to have fun! As a Crew Member at Wendy’s, you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and generous benefits, including employee meal discounts, Flexible full-time or part-time work schedule that makes sense for you, One-on-one, self-paced training, and promotion from within, Opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of restaurant operations, from customer service to food prep, cash handling and opening/closing duties, Defined career paths for those who are interested in a career at Wendy’s. Full details and application process here.

07. Greeter – St. Luke’s Hospital (New Bedford)
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision of the Director, Women and Children’s Service or designee, provide operational, clerical and patient care support to the Family Centered Unit Department. Duties include but not limited to: conduct patient interviews, provide clerical support, patient registration collation of medical records and other clerical duties Collaborate with Family Centered Unit staff to effectuate patient flow and keeps patients informed related to wait times and delays. Provide superior customer service to patients and foster an ideal patient experience. Full details and application process here.

08. Apprentice General Manager – Chipotle (New Bedford)
Position Summary: Leads the successful day-to-day operations of the restaurant. Trains and develops crew, provides exceptional customer service, and maintains budgets set by the General Manager. Works shoulder-to-shoulder with the General Manager to prepare for the General Manager role as his/her next position with the company. Full details and application process here.

09. Office Assistant – StoneTek Imports, Inc. (New Bedford)
Seeking Job Coordinator and/or Receptionist–Must possess excellent communication skills, familiarity with web applications, friendly, articulate and a team player. Responsibilities include: answering phone calls, interaction with customers, data entry. Benefits include: vacation, paid major holidays, health insurance. Portuguese speaking helpful, but not required. Full details and application process here.

10. Bookseller – Part-Time – Barnes & Noble (North Dartmouth)
As a Bookseller, you sell all our products and deliver world-class customer service through your commitment to our four core service principles. You have a passion for what you do and enrich the customer’s experience by sharing your knowledge to determine the customer’s needs. You make the store experience interactive and engaging. Full details and application process here.

Be sure to also check out our Job Portal to find jobs by location on a map: newbedfordguide.com/map-page#pm_jobs_tab. Want to get e-mail notifications for new jobs? Checkout our e-mail subscription service.

The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.

To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will pull jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.

We will define “Hot Jobs” as those jobs that need to be filled by the employer immediately. For those looking to search some large job databases, checkout my Best Job Search Resources for New Bedford Residents article.

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of September 10, 2015:

01. Domino’s Pizza – drivers, pizza makers and team members
(109 Rockdale Ave and 972 Kempton St. New Bedford) – Join Our Award-Winning Team! Great compensation, flexible hours, positive team atmosphere! Full job descriptions here.

02. HVAC Service & Installation Technician
Brodeur & Sons, Inc., is currently seeking EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE & INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN for an immediate opening. Oil burner license and CDL/Hazmat license a plus, but not necessary. If you are a hard worker with dedication to superior customer service, please call our office for an interview. We can be reached at 508-995-5151 or at phbrodeur@aol.com. Or stop by our office at 525 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Full details and application process here.

03. Marine Mechanical Technician – Burrs Brothers Boats, Inc. (Marion)
Burr Brothers Boats Inc., seeks a Marine Mechanical Technician . We employ forty highly skilled craftsmen, year round, to service yachts up to 60 feet, loa. The focus of our operation is to provide maintenance, repair and renovation to customers who want to keep up the value of their yachts and enjoy trouble free boating. We value stability, and have low turn over of either customers or employees. Our technicians are neat, organized, and care about their work. We are located in Marion, Massachusetts, at the head of beautiful Sippican Harbor. Full details and application process here.

04. Part Time Teller – Santander Bank (New Bedford)
As a member of Santander’s retail banking division you’ll help serve Santander’s retail and small business customers as part of one of the top banks in the United States based on deposits. With principal presence in the northeast U.S., Santander’s retail division offers consumer and lending products to help our customers reach their financial goals. Santander currently serves nearly 2 million retail customers and 5.2% of the 2.7 million small businesses in the US footprint have a transactional account with Santander Bank. Full details and application process here.

05. Produce Delivery Driver – Sid Wainer & Son (New Bedford)
Sid Wainer & Son, based in New Bedford, MA, has been the most prominent importer and distributor of specialty produce in the country since 1914. In addition to produce, Sid Wainer & Son offers cheese and specialty foods, including their exclusive Jansal Valley® line. Sid Wainer & Son supplies over 25,000 of the finest restaurants, hotels, gourmet shops, retailers, and caterers both domestically and internationally. Full details and application process here.

06. Cashier – BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (North Dartmouth)
Cashiers are responsible for accurate and rapid processing of member purchases in a courteous and member friendly manner. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to: Verifying memberships, scanning merchandise and accepting various forms of tender (e.g., cash, check, credit card, coupons, etc.) Assisting members during the checkout process, performing all cash register functions. Cleaning and complying with sanitation and safety standards Requirements: Strong interpersonal skills, basic math skills and an attention to detail required Minimum Age Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. Perform other duties as assigned. Full details and application process here.

07. Security Guard – Seven Hills Foundation (New Bedford)
The Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all clients and staff at the facility. The security guard maintains the safety of the facility and control the environment. Responsibilities: High School diploma, Valid Driver’s license, ability to drive and means of transportation, and travel to other cities and towns may be required. Full details and application process here.

08. Staff Veterinarian – Buttonwood Park Zoo (New Bedford)
The Staff Veterinarian at the Buttonwood Park Zoo is responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of a professional, comprehensive, long-term veterinary medical program for the zoo’s animal collection in accordance with the standards established by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, and USDA APHIS. Works under the supervision of the Director of Zoological Services and exercises supervision over veterinary technicians and any other zoo personnel or volunteers involved with veterinary medical program. Full details and application process here.

09. Office Assistant – StoneTek Imports, Inc. (New Bedford)
Seeking Job Coordinator and/or Receptionist–Must possess excellent communication skills, familiarity with web applications, friendly, articulate and a team player. Responsibilities include: answering phone calls, interaction with customers, data entry. Benefits include: vacation, paid major holidays, health insurance. Portuguese speaking helpful, but not required. Full details and application process here.

10. General Labor – Bob’s Tire Company (New Bedford)
Scrap tire recycling plant located in New Bedford, MA seeking full-time general labor workers. Activities include unloading, loading, sorting and stocking tires. Steady work with 50+ hours averaged per week. Candidates must be able to lift 50+ pounds. Full details and application process here.

Be sure to also check out our Job Portal to find jobs by location on a map: newbedfordguide.com/map-page#pm_jobs_tab. Want to get e-mail notifications for new jobs? Checkout our e-mail subscription service.

Pizza Delivery Driver
(109 Rockdale Ave and 972 Kempton St. New Bedford)

Join Our Award-Winning Team!
Great compensation, flexible hours, positive team atmosphere!

Requirements to join the team with the best-compensated drivers in the business:
* Enthusiasm, acceptable basic math and spelling skills.
* Commitment to teamwork.
* Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Must have reliable vehicle.
* Valid driver’s license for 1 year or longer, with good driving history.
* Must be 21-years-old or more.
* Bilingual is a plus.

Full-time and part-time positions available.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at: jobs.dominos.com

Domino’s Pizza Maker
(109 Rockdale Ave and 972 Kempton St. New Bedford)
Make Great Pizzas, Make Great Dough!

Compensation: Entry-level to experienced, flexible hours, positive team atmosphere!
Performance-based pay raises, move up at your pace.

Requirements to join our award-winning team:
* Enthusiasm, strong basic math and spelling skills.
* Commitment to teamwork, desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

Must be over 18-years for most positions, but strong youth candidates
encouraged to apply.

Part-time and full-time positions available.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at: jobs.dominos.com

Domino’s Pizza Team Member 
(109 Rockdale Ave and 972 Kempton St. New Bedford)
Join Our Award-Winning Team!

Compensation entry-level to experienced , flexible hours, positive team atmosphere!
Performance-based pay raises, move up at your pace.

Requirements to join our award-Winning team:
* Enthusiasm, strong basic math and spelling skills.
* Commitment to teamwork.
* Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Must be 18-years-old or more for most positions.
* Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

Full-time and part-time positions available.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at: jobs.dominos.com

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR $12.00/hr
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & BEACHES

Assists the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches (PRB) in maintaining and supervising various programs for children.

Ensures a safe, productive and caring environment for children and staff. Develops programming for children in the program with the PRB staff. Serves as a mentor and academic support supervisor for a group of 10-15 children. Provides daily academic support to group of 10-15 elementary age children. Supervises daily activities such as physical fitness, arts and crafts, and more. Responsible for providing a safe place for kids to learn and have fun.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, which is mandatory per Massachusetts General Laws.

This position is of a seasonal nature. It is not entitled to benefits.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM MONITOR $10.00/hr
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & BEACHES

Assists the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches in maintaining and supervising various programs for children. Serves as a mentor and academic support supervisor for a group of 10-15 children. Provides daily academic support to group of 10-15 children. Supervises daily activities such as physical fitness, arts and crafts, and more. Responsible for providing a safe place for kids to learn and have fun.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, which is mandatory per Massachusetts General Laws.

This position is of a seasonal nature. It is not entitled to benefits.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO