Each year hundreds of students from dozens of highs schools head over to Umass Dartmouth to compete in Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts’ Titan Business Challenge. This year’s event was held on March 12. Here’s a highlight reel of the even with the winners of this year’s competition.
Find out more about Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts here.
Here is another installment in our Who Remembers? series. You can browse previous articles by using the search bar on the right or by clicking here. These articles are strolls down memory lane. In some cases, the buildings, but new businesses have replaced them. In other instances, the buildings or even the properties have been razed. Instead of a building, it may be a TV show, personality, or commercial that no one longer exists. Either way, it can’t stop us from taking the Memory Lane stroll!
As always we would rather this be a discussion. No one knows this area better than those who grew up here! Please, leave constructive criticism, feedback, and corrections. We’d love to hear your anecdotes. Please share!
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Dump a dime or quarter in the slot, get something. When I was growing up – in the 70s and 80s – vending machines were ubiquitous: you would find them in your pace of work, outside of many shops and stores offering an astounding variety of products. These days you might find them at work, but rarely, if ever, outside of stores and just candy bars, soda, and chips.
Talking with my mom and other family members about the vending machines of their generation it appears that they were even more common and offered even more variety. While the invention itself goes as far back as 200 C.E. in Ancient Egypt with the “Hero of Alexandria,” the 40s through the 60s were the contemporaneous Golden Era.
In the 1950s companies were mass producing vending machines and churning them out in record numbers. Some of the machines were one-off – so experimental or strange that they didn’t catch on. Which kinds are we talking about? Vending machines that dispensed beer, whiskey, cocktails, hot sandwiches or soup, cigarettes, eggs, coal as fuel, nylons, raw potatoes, pens, fresh milk from a tap, bikinis – yes, bikinis, loaves of bread, even car, home or life insurance.
There was even a Playboy vending machine where you could get a coffee, cocktail or beer for when you want to bounce back from your…ahem…exhausting extra-curricular activities. Sorry, no magazine in that machine, you had to supply your own.
Before the microwave entered American homes it was too expensive to own so there were machines whereby you could select one of the TV Dinners and use the machine’s built-in microwave. Some could shine your shoes or light your cigar or cigarette! It seems there was nothing that couldn’t be offered by these machines and they were as commonly found as the other fossil of the past: pay phones.
Imagine if they had some of those still today? Before every incoming snowstorm, we could race to the bread, milk and egg machines and worry about nothing!
One of my favorite machines I visited regularly growing up was the soda machine outside of
Magazine World’s right off of the Weld Sq. exit. I lived on County Street near the old Kinyon-Campbell School and walk there to peruse all the comic books. Since the machine was outside you would be tempted both before walking in and when leaving.
It was one where you would put the dime – yes a dime – in the slot, open the tall, slender service door and there would be a column of various brands of soda in glass bottles to choose from. You would see the bottle caps with their logo, grasp the neck of the bottle and pull it out, enjoy. They don’t make glass long-neck bottles like that anymore.
While America seems to have lost the variety and turned to limited vending machines specializing in sugary drinks, chips, cookies, and candy bars the rest of the world has a love affair with them. In fact, places like Japan are living in their version of a Golden Era and there is nothing they won’t put in vending machines, including “used underwear.” Disgusting.
Some of these can get odd or downright strange:
• Live crabs and lobsters.
• New and used books.
• Live bait for fishing, e.g mealworms, maggots, minnows et al.
• Lettuce, whole pizzas, caviar, French Fries, mashed potatoes, gourmet cupcakes, canned bread.
• Small versions of famous art paintings.a
• A variety of gifts already wrapped.
• Just bananas, sealed and wrapped.
• Toilet paper.
• Restaurant: there are a bunch of tables and a vending machine wall where you have a full menu to choose from. No staff. Heat, sit down, enjoy.
• Rhinoceros beetle. As a pet or to make them fight? Who knows?
• Underwear and bras.
• Pregnancy tests and contraceptives.
• Marijuana and edibles.
• Pornography with a “modesty curtain” for privacy on the genre you are picking.
• Legos.
• Stray dog and cat feeder.
• Swap-O-Matic: place a random item in, get a random item.
• Cryptocurrency: exchange real money for some bitcoins or similar currency.
Now, if they could come up with a vending machine that does your job for you while you go fishing, shopping, or just nap, that would be something.
Eileen M. Danahey, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Anne’s Credit Union, along with its Board of Directors, are pleased to announce the promotion of Jody Lauzon to Commercial Loan Officer. Ms. Lauzon has been with St. Anne’s Credit Union since 2005, most recently serving as Credit Analyst/Portfolio Manager where she facilitated comprehensive credit analysis, collaborating with the Commercial Lending team by providing superior service to the members that receive commercial financing from St. Anne’s Credit Union. In her new role, she will continue to expand the Credit Union’s portfolio of commercial loans, helping borrowers achieve their financial goals by tailoring the Credit Union’s available business product and service suite to the members’ defined strategic objectives.
Ms. Lauzon earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth and has 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, predominantly in commercial lending roles at St. Anne’s Credit Union. Throughout her career at St. Anne’s she has made many advancements, holding the positions of Credit Analyst/Portfolio Manager, Business Loan Specialist, Quality Control Analyst and Member Service Representative preceding this latest promotion.
“We are pleased to expand the Commercial Lending team to keep up with our increasing growth and promote Jody to Commercial Loan Officer. As we continue to place strategic emphasis on providing high-quality services facilitated by seasoned personnel, Jody is well-prepared to take on the additional responsibilities that come with her new position,” said Carlos DaCunha, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of St. Anne’s Credit Union. “Jody is committed to providing valuable support and service to our members and their businesses while contributing to the Credit Union’s overall success and will continue to help move this organization through our next phase of growth.”
Who loves fresh octopus? Here’s a look some octopus at Cafe Mimo in New Bedford.
Eileen M. Danahey, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Anne’s Credit Union, along with its Board of Directors, are pleased to announce the promotion of Kerri Rivest to Assistant Vice President of Loan Servicing.
Ms. Rivest has been with St. Anne’s Credit Union since 1999, starting as a Teller and subsequently holding several positions of increasing responsibility within the Loan Servicing and Quality Control departments. Most recently serving as Loan Servicing Manager, she has supported all facets of the Loan Servicing department including management of the Credit Union’s loan assets and daily operations of the department to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processing and unparalleled service to members.
In her new role, Kerri will be responsible for the total quality management of the servicing of all mortgages, commercial and consumer loans, continuously improving upon processes in order to contribute directly to the overall growth, stability and profitability of St. Anne’s.
“We are proud to recognize Kerri’s contributions to our institution’s success with this promotion”, said Eileen M. Danahey, President and CEO of St. Anne’s Credit Union. “We are confident she will be even more effective in her new role as St. Anne’s continues to grow and add value for our members as for 20 years she has continuously demonstrated her commitment to the SouthCoast community, doing her part to help individuals and businesses succeed.”
At 7:21 pm on Thursday, April 11, New Bedford police officers executed a search warrant at 259 North Front Street, Apartment 3. New Bedford police officers seized 16 grams of suspected crack cocaine and $400 cash.
29-year old Christopher Grant was arrested and charged with possession to distribute a Class B drug (crack cocaine) which is his second offense. Grant was arrested an charged with possession to distribute a Class B drug on 8 June, 2017.
There were three drug overdoses on Thursday, April 11.
According to New Bedford police, an argument between two people turned violent when a driver used his vehicle to strike another person in front of 37 Bullard Street. The incident occurred at 10:15 am on Thursday, April 11.
Police are charging 44-year old Manuel Perez of New Bedford with Assault and Battery with a dangerous weapon.
The victim was conscious and alert when first responders arrived and was transported to the hospital.
On Thursday, April 4 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Harbor View Room, the Immigrants’ Assistance Center, Inc. (IAC) announced the beginning of a new chapter of growth. Helena DaSilva Hughes, Executive Director, impressed on the crowd of supporters that while client numbers have increased 60%, and citizenship applications have gone up 336% in three years, the number of staff has remained the same, demonstrating an immediate need for funding.
DaSilva Hughes also revealed a re-branding initiative that resulted in a “fresh, modern logo with colors that represent the diversity of our client base.” The logo can be seen on the re-vamped website at www.immigrantsassistancecenter.org where case managers are highlighted. DaSilva Hughes said that the website “enables the IAC to present to potential funders and supporters a more accurate and more sophisticated portrait of our work with the immigrant communities.” She thanked Betsy Keady of Keady Communications and Kelly Pelissier of Sage Hill Designs for their donated time on creating a marketing plan, and conveying the visual design, respectively.
The IAC also spoke to attendees about the need for expansion of space within the city-owned building. “We are bursting at the seams, with not enough desks for existing staff and volunteers,” said DaSilva Hughes. The IAC will be using a room on the 2nd floor to host the new computer classroom funded by the Smith Family Foundation, but DaSilva Hughes made a plea to Mayor Mitchell – present in the audience — for support in expanding to the currently unused 3rd floor of the building.
It was also announced that new members of the Board of Directors have been elected, including Laurie Bullard “powerhouse and champion of the IAC”, Anne Broholm, CEO of AHEAD USA and Jeffrey Pellitier, President of Junior Achievement.
A Dominican national pleaded guilty on Friday in federal court in Boston to false representation of a Social Security number and theft of public money.
Noemi Mejia, 51, pleaded guilty to false representation of a Social Security number and theft of public money. U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton scheduled sentencing for July 16, 2019. Mejia was charged in May 2018 and released on conditions.
In August 2001, Mejia applied to participate in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 8 Program, which is administered by the Boston Housing Authority, using the name, Social Security number, and date of birth of a U.S. citizen from Puerto Rico. By falsely claiming that she was a U.S. citizen, Mejia was deemed eligible to receive Section 8 benefits. Mejia also applied for MassHealth benefits using the identity of a Puerto Rican citizen, which rendered her eligible for more expansive healthcare coverage. Mejia also used the stolen identity to obtain a Massachusetts driver’s license and to work.
While receiving benefits under the stolen identity, Mejia applied for and received additional Section 8 housing vouchers and Food Stamps using her true name. She received these benefits on behalf of her daughter, who is a United States citizen. The amount of the benefits received under these programs is determined, in part, by household income. Because Mejia did not report the income she earned using the stolen identity, she fraudulently received Section 8 benefits and Food Stamps in her true name.
In total, Mejia stole more than $164,000 in federally-funded housing assistance benefits, MassHealth benefits, and Food Stamps.
The charge of false representation of a Social Security number provides for a sentence of no greater than five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. The charge of theft of public funds provides for a sentence of no greater than 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling; Christina Scaringi, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General, Northeast Regional Office; Peter C. Fitzhugh, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston; Scott Antolik, Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Boston Field Division; and Suzanne M. Bump, State Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, made the announcement today. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Burzycki of Lelling’s Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of April 14, 2019. Click the right arrow to browse the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com.
Greenhouse Worker – Sid Wainer & Son
$12.00- $15.00 an hour
About Sid Wainer & Son
For the past 100 years, Sid Wainer & Son has been at the forefront of the food industry. We travel the world to source, grow, and bring to the table the most unique products and ingredients on the face of the earth. We tap into our extensive product knowledge and experience in the culinary field to educate our customers, suppliers, and one another. Our customers are discerning food lovers; the top restaurants, retailers, airlines, hotels, caterers and cooking shows in the world.
Summary/Objective
The Greenhouse Worker will assist with the daily greenhouse operations that include systems seeding, sampling, planting, watering, and harvest. Our Greenhouse is located right near our headquarters in New Bedford!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Hand work including: fertilizing, picking, harvesting, and packing seasonal vegetables and herbs.
• Communicate and problem solve with Farm Manager.
• Assist with plant production.
• Provide excellent customer service and public relations.
• Assist with inventory control and product merchandizing.
• Perform team member duties as needed.
• Identify potential pest or disease.
Requirements:
1. Must be able to withstand high temperatures/heat and humidity
2. Able to stand for 6-8 hours
3. Able to lift up to 60lbs
Schedule:
• Our season lasts from April-October/November; layoff in the winter/slow season
• Monday-Friday, 7AM-4PM
Pay rate: $12-$15 per hour (based on experience)
Experience
• 1+ years of greenhouse and watering experience preferred.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Multiple Positions – Zero Waste Solutions
Zero Waste Solutions, a Family Owned and operated business is opening in May of 2019 and looking to hire up to twenty employees for the following positions:
• Forklift Operators
• Heavy Equipment Operators
• Plant Maintenance Manager
• Plant Maintenance Technicians
• Control Room Operator
• Credit and Collections Associate
• Receptions and Billing Associate
How to Apply:
You can fill out an application in person at
48 Cranberry Highway
West Wareham, MA 02576
Or please send resumes to cavilla@abcdisposal.com
Benefits include: Weekly Pay,Competitive Wages, Health Benefits, 401K Match, Employer Paid Life Insurance and Paid Time Off.
This is an opportunity to work for a great local company and at one of the most modern waste recycling facilities in the world.
Seasonal Warehouse Associate – Amazon Fulfillment Services (Fall River)
$15.00 an hour
On-the-spot Job Offers!
If you are hired and accept the position, you will need to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility as required by federal law by completing a Form I-9. Here is a link to the List of Acceptable Document(s) that are needed (either 1 from List A or 1 from List B and 1 from List C): https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents
Amazon is an E-Verify employer, so be prepared to present a document with a photograph! All job offers are contingent on meeting eligibility requirements.
Shifts we’re hiring for:
Days, Friday–Monday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Job Description
Every year, millions of orders and gifts make their way through Amazon Fulfillment Centers, Sort Centers, Delivery Stations, and Prime Now Warehouses. Each Amazon team member is part of the magic of bringing orders to life.
We are neighbors and friends. Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, sisters, brothers. Teachers and students. Whether you want a career or to earn extra cash now, we offer full-time, part-time, seasonal and flexible schedules that work with your life.
Find a job you’ll love.
Fulfillment Centers – Work inside an Amazon warehouse, selecting, packing and shipping customer orders. If you like a fast-paced, physical position that gets you up and moving, then come help bring orders to life. Work a set, full-time schedule. Shift options include overnight and days, and usually at least one weekend day.
No resume or interview required. Complete your application, pick a hiring event and start date, and get ready to start work.
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Multiple Positions – Lloyd’s Deli & Pizza Hut Express
Lloyds Deli & Pizza Hut Express are hiring sandwich & pizza makers for their New England Farms location at 207 Theodore Rice Blvd. in the New Bedford Industrial Park.
You can apply in person at the deli; simply request to fill out an application. Or, you can visit New England Farms online. Choose any location in the drop down menu to complete the form: http://www.ne-farms.com/job/sales-associate/
Please specify in the “Notes” section of the online application or in the email which location and position with which you are interested. New England Farms is also looking for Assistant Managers and Sales Associates at other locations.
Founded in 1998, New England Farms finds the best locations, builds the best, cleanest facilities, and supports them with an exemplary staff delivering great brands. What sets us apart is our customer service. Join a great team and help open a brand new location from the ground up!
New England Farms offers gasoline and diesel, and a complete line of convenience store products at competitive prices. We firmly believe in a One Stop Shopping philosophy of offering customers quick access to grocery items, ATM’s, lottery, coffee and quick meal options. You will always get the best customer service in the industry…Every Day, Every Customer, Every Location.
Facebook: facebook.com/NewEnglandFarms/
Website: www.ne-farms.com/
http://www.ne-farms.com/job/sales-associate/
Shipping and Receiving – NWD, Inc.
$12 an hour, Part-time
Experienced Warehouse workers preferred. Fresh/Frozen Fish Products. Duties will include; Wrap Pallets, Sort Product, Unload Trailers. Part time work/may be opportunity for full time, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Nights 4pm til trucks loaded. Lifting 10lbs + boxes/Bending/Repetitive movement.
For more information please call 5089971254 #6 or apply in person
Experience:
• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• Shipping and receiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Hours per week:
• 10-19
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Law Offices of Sabra & Aspden
The Law Offices of Sabra & Aspden are seeking a bright, professional, energetic and experienced legal assistant/paralegal to join its fast-paced personal injury and civil litigation practice.
Responsibilities include:
• Preparation of PIP forms
• Assembly of medical records, demand letters, and court pleadings.
The successful candidate must:
• Have at least two years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
• Be well-organized and detail oriented
• Have the ability to work independently and as a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to think critically and analytically are also essential.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Send resume and cover letter to: ssabra@sabraandaspden.com attention: JoAnn.
About the firm: Since 1987 Attorney Steve Sabra and Matt Aspden have provided top-notch legal representation to South Coast communities including Somerset, Swansea, Fall River, Westport, Taunton, and New Bedford. Both attorneys grew up and currently reside in Somerset and are extremely active in the community. Both Attorney Sabra and Aspden have received the Community Service Award from the Massachusetts Bar Association.
ABC Disposal Service, Inc. – Drivers
ABC Disposal Service, Inc is a family owned business and was established in 1967 – providing the community with over 50 years of service.
They are seeking qualified candidates for Class A and B Drivers, you can apply in person at:
Human Resources
ABC Disposal Service, Inc.
1245 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02745
Or please send resumes to cavilla@abcdisposal.com
Benefits include: Weekly Pay, Competitive Wages, Health Benefits, 401K Match, Employer Paid Life Insurance and Paid Time Off.
Mover and Driver – Long Moving & Storage LLC (Westport)
$14 – $18 an hour, Full-time
Applicants should have the following:
• Customer Service
• Follow safety guidelines and provide a safe work environment at all times
• Review paperwork with customer and collect payment
• Packing
• Load, unload, or stack containers, material, or products
• Driver’s license
• Experience in Moving/Driving
• Ability to work with a team
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Physical Strength/Stamina
• Friendly and polite personality
Call us today (508).851.7862 and join our team of Professional Movers!!! Full Time & Part Time Positions Available.
Experience:
• Moving: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
• Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work authorization:
• United States (Required)
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Wood Components Assembler – National Lumber Family of Companies
Family owned and operated since 1934, National Lumber is the largest independent building materials supplier in New England. We believe in offering satisfying careers, not just jobs. Currently we have an opportunity available for a Wood Components Assembler in our manufacturing plant – Reliable Truss and Components – a division of National Lumber. Ambitious individuals who want to move up in a company should apply. This is a nice opportunity to join a growing company and work with a friendly team.
Description:
Duties include setting up lumber for trusses and wall panels on an assembly table based on production shop drawings. This includes using settings, stops, jigs and plates for the best production efficiency. Responsibilities also include verifying that all material for orders is the correct size, species, grade, angle and length. Knowledge of lumber products and wood construction very helpful. State of the art technology will be used. Full time with full benefit package.
Qualifications:
• Wood construction / framing experience
• Prior work in a manufacturing plant setting
Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, 401k, Uniform Allowance, Employee Discount, Tuition Reimbursement
Experience:
• Building materials industry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Merchandiser/Gardener – Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc.
**POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN: Attleboro, Auburn, Dartmouth, Framingham, Hyannis, Northborough, Pittsfield, Seekonk,Stoughton,Taunton**
Primary Responsibility:
Working at the direction of the Merchandising Supervisor, the Merchandiser is responsible for maintaining the appearance of Cavicchio product on display in one or more retail stores. The successful candidate will be reliable and execute the merchandising and maintenance plan to promote sales.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure product in stores in the territory is merchandised to maintain overall appearance and beauty of sales floor
• Execute existing designs for displays including placement and accuracy of signage
• Ensure displayed product is appropriately watered
• Cull, consolidate and otherwise oversee quality of displayed product
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skill and Qualifications:
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisor, store personnel and store customers
• Prior merchandising experience or a willingness to learn
• Basic knowledge of plants and gardening or willingness to learn
• Ability to follow and execute a design plan independently
• Ability to commit to working for the complete season (May-October)
• Available cell phone and daily access to email
• Reliable transportation
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift, pull/push up to 50 lbs
• Ability to bend, stand and walk for the length of your shift
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather
What’s it like to work at Cavicchio’s? Far from Ordinary.
Our work environment is rewarding, challenging, and tech-savvy. We are a modern farm – operating more than 200 beautiful acres across three locations in Massachusetts. We are diverse, use golf carts to get around, and have a casual dress code.
Our office is a farmhouse, and our workspace extends from our state-of-the-art greenhouses to the fields outside. We work hard to deliver exceptional service to our customers in our three wholesale areas: the Pickup Area Greenhouse, Landscape Barn and Stone Yard, and our Nursery at Lincoln Road.
We encourage forward thinking and cultivate career growth. Let’s grow together. Don’t delay, apply today to secure your spot working around all things green for Spring!
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
CNAs and HHAs – LifeStream, Inc.
At LifeStream, Inc. we firmly believe that our employees drive our success as an organization. If you are someone looking to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we would love to have you on our team!
We are hiring full and part-time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Home Health Aides (HHA) to provide assistance to individuals we serve with daily living skills, including emotional and social support, in their homes and in the community.
No experience is required to qualify for these positions within the agency. You need a current CNA or HHA certification, a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
LifeStream, Inc. offers extremely generous benefits to our employees, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, free short and long-term disability insurance, discounted gym memberships, 401k retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts and tuition reimbursement and remission plans! Shift differentials are offered, dependent on the location, as well. We also offer our employees the opportunity to participate in seasonal farm share programs and company-sponsored activities and recognition events.
To apply, please visit our website at lifestreaminc.com/careers, where you can see a full list of our current job openings. Schedules vary by location.
You can also stop in at 13 Welby Rd., New Bedford, MA 02745 for a walk-in interview on Tuesdays from 9am-11am or Fridays from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Any questions can be emailed to hr@lifestreaminc.com. A full job description is available upon interview.
Swimming Pool Installer and Service – Aaron Pools & Spas.
Jump into the pool industry and join Aaron Pools & Spas hard-working Swimming Pool Construction or service crews! No experience needed. Outdoor work. 40+ hours during peak season. Pays $13 – $15 an hour.
Looking for a skilled and dedicated worker with a positive attitude that shows up when scheduled.
No education or experience required. We will train you!
Stop by 597 State Rd in Dartmouth to apply. You can also apply on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/243740179758946/
Receptionist – Alma del Mar Charter School
Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders. We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education.
Alma gets results for kids. After fewer than three years at Alma, our scholars outperform their district peers in reading ability and surpass their suburban peers in mathematics achievement. In addition, we’re known for being a highly inclusive school. Over 30% of scholars at Alma receive some additional academic or behavioral support and we have been nationally recognized for our effectiveness in serving this population.
The Receptionist Role
• Warmly welcome families into the school
• Manage front desk adult sign in log
• Manage front desk scholar sign in log, including tardies and dismissals
• Answer phone calls and take messages for staff
• Manage the staff break room supplies – order coffee etc.
• Adapt to tackle other day to day challenges as they come up
Who We’re Looking For
• Strong team orientation
• Infectious joy
• Ability to speak, read and write Spanish
What You Can Expect
• Unlimited tea and coffee, for when you need a boost
• Weekly professional development (with snacks) and $1,000 PD stipend
• Weekly meetings with someone who supports you
• Monthly birthday breakfast!
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Receptionist/Office Assistant – Northern Wind Inc
Job Summary
We are looking for an energetic and friendly person that is able to keep track of visitor’s, making sure they are signing in and out, answering the phone and transferring them to the correct Department. Also to be able to complete any and all clerical work given.
Responsibilities
• Answer all incoming calls, direct calls to the appropriate staff and assist callers when needed.
• Greet and direct visitors to the company in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner.
• Handle ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies.
• Perform other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing.
• Ensure lobby area, conference room, kitchen and common areas are kept neat, clean and stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Receive,sort and forward all incoming mail services(FedEx,UPS,etc.)
• Assist Controller with accounts payable data entry, vendor inquiries and projects.
Qualifications
• The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer certification would be advantageous.
• Working experience of clerical skills such as typing, copying and faxing would be given preference.
Experience:
• Receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
• Data Entry: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
• English (Required)
• Bilingual (Preferred)
Benefits offered:
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Clean Room Packager – 2nd shift – Tegra Medical
Tegra Medical has an opportunity for a Clean Room Packager to work with medical devices in a clean room environment.
Job Purpose:
• Responsible for the assembly, labeling and packaging of precision medical device components in a controlled environment room.
• High level of attention to detail is critical
• Excellent vision is required to detect defects and remove small particles from packaging and product
Skill Level:
• Must possess good communication and organizational skills
• Should possess excellent record-keeping and penmanship skills
• Must perform duties with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work gowned in a controlled clean room environment
Tegra Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Inventory & Receiving- MED
$500 – $550 a week
Inventory & Receiving: Equipment Pickups – Load Truck, Clean, Inventory. MED is a small corporation based in New Bedford, MA that is rapidly growing. With our recent rapid growth we seek a hard working team-member to help process our inventory aka: merchandise faster.
This role is Monday through Friday and includes, but is not limited to:
• Inventorying equipment located in the warehouse to the online Inventory Management Database
• Cleaning of the equipment: removing sticker residue, oils, dirt and dust, etc
• Package and load equipment on the truck at client facilities
• Packaging and shipping as needed
Requirements:
• Elbow Grease
• Good, professional attitude at all times
• Solid computer understanding to accurately type equipment make, model, serial number and many other fields into the computer.
• Capability to lift heavy weights, use pallet jack and move equipment around efficiently
To apply, send a resume and note as to why you should be considered for this role to Garret.
Benefits offered:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules
• Others
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
Sales Associate – Staples (Fairhaven)
Job Summary
Responsible for providing exceptional customer service and creating a customer centric environment. This person will also be required to perform store operational tasks as needed.
General Purpose:
• Customer Service, Basic selling skills, Front-end operations, Merchandising and retail operating standards.
Role Qualifications:
• Must exhibit exceptional customer service at all times
• Utilize operational interactivity to comfortably connect with our customers, understand their needs and present solutions
• Embraces Staples values; Own it, Say it like it is, Be Caring, Keep it Simple, and Work Together every shift
Position Responsibilities:
• Delivers exceptional customer service
• Responds resourcefully to customer requests and concerns
• Processes accurate and efficient sale and return transactions
• Understands and utilizes basic selling skills to properly engage and present solutions to our customers
• Creates an inviting environment for customers by maintaining a neat and clean store
• Perform front end responsibilities such as cashier, returns, and reserve online pick up in store with no impact to the customer experience
• Adheres to all company policies procedures & safety standards
• Able to multitask on assorted merchandising and sales responsibilities
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Basic Skills required:
• Able to engage and speak to customers
• Able to work a flexible schedule
Preferred skills and experience:
• Customer service experience in a retail environment
• Cashier experience
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Sony Experience Expert – Best Buy (Dartmouth)
This Sony Experience Expert ensures Best Buy delivers a world-class end-to-end experience across all aspects of home theater products with emphasis on the Sony ecosystem. This role works closely with customers and other employees to demonstrate, promote and sell a variety of exciting Sony products in the Home Theater Zone and across the store to ensure customers’ end-to-end needs are met.
As the Specialized Vendor Home Theater Expert you will:
• Build relationships with retail customers, while providing them with relevant and memorable product demonstrations.
• Use innovative customer engagement and creative sales techniques to increase sales of Sony ecosystem products in the Home Theater Zone and Home Theater Department.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge within new technology, HT product, advanced experience zone product and across the Sony ecosystem. Interact with vendor partner and market teams regarding insights on performance, promotions, and sales best practices.
• Maintain department’s merchandising and readiness to service customers throughout the day.
• Make complex technology simple for clients to understand and see unique value.
• Demonstrate excellence in execution of selling skills, and selling strategy as evidenced by coaching forms and Customer Metrics (NPS and Mystery Shops).
• Support sales strategies in partnership with the Sales Leader to achieve operating results, growth objectives, and overall financial performance goals.
Basic Qualifications:
• 1 year of experience in sales, customer service or related field
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of holidays, nights and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience serving as a specialist/enthusiast in premium, luxury or complex technology product/services
• 1 year sales experience
• 1 year experience working with consumer electronics products/services
What are my rewards and benefits?
Surrounded by the latest and greatest technology, a team of amazing coworkers and a work environment where anything is possible, you’ll find it easy to be your best when you work at Best Buy. While you’re making technology work for our customers, we’re making sure Best Buy works for you with our pay for performance philosophy. At Best Buy we offer top salaries for management, including both short and long term incentive plans based upon business results, as well as endless opportunities to grow in a dynamic work environment that’s part of an industry that never sleeps. From tuition reimbursement to deep employee discounts, to health, wealth and wellness benefits, we believe the success of our company depends on the passion of employees for learning, technology and people.
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Sandwich Maker/Cashier – Donut Factory
Part-time, $12.00 /hour
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities:
• Job includes preparing subs and sandwiches daily, filling and rotating general stock, dating all goods.
Qualifications:
• Sandwich experience preferred
Experience: Sandwich: 1 year (Preferred)
Working days: Monday-Saturday
Hours per week: 10-19
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Sales Associate – Pier 1 Imports (Dartmouth)
Part-Time
Job Descriptions:
Inside every Pier 1 Imports store are retail sales associates who bring our home furnishings brand to life with their talent, dedication, resourcefulness and creativity. As the leading home furnishings specialty retailer, Pier 1 Imports is looking for a retail sales associate who helps our customers turn their houses into homes.
Are you all about presenting new ways of seeing and experiencing a home? Do you have strong, energetic customer service skills and have a desire to work a flexible schedule? The retail sales associate is the heart of the Pier 1 Imports brand and requires finely-tuned people skills that will keep our customers coming back again and again.
As a part-time retail sales associate, you will go all out to exceed our customers’ expectations every day by presenting inventive solutions and possibilities for all of their home decor needs. You know that their experience with the Pier 1 Imports brand will be extraordinary, and you will help nurture home decors’ individual artistry and expression.
Requirements include:
• Six months to one year of related retail sales experience (preferred)
• A true commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Strong communication skills
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Housekeeper/Laundry Aide – Savoy Nursing & Rehab Center
Full-Time
Job Description:
Savoy Nursing & Rehab Center is looking for a responsible person to work in Housekeeping 3-4 days per week and Laundry 1 day every other week. We are a small, 39-bed long term care facility seeking someone with experience in a long term care setting. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested candidates should submit a resume through Indeed.com or come in to complete an application.
Experience:
• Housekeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Customer Service Representative – Speedway
Part-time
Job Description
Speedway is focused and dedicated to your success! We are committed to ensuring our employees receive proper training in order to provide excellent customer service to our customers on every visit. We offer full and part time opportunities that will work with your schedule.
Speedway offers best in class benefits including:
• Weekly paychecks and paid holidays at 2x pay for all hours worked
• Paid vacation (full-time positions)
• Coverage in medical, dental, life, and vision insurances eligible upon enrollment (full-time positions)
• Tuition Reimbursement including GED and Adoption Assistance
• Immediate eligibility and vesting for 401k plan with a company match of $1.17 per dollar up to 6% of annual salary begins upon enrollment
• Exciting incentive and rewards programs
What you bring:
• Meeting and exceeding customer expectations on every visit
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment to ensure the store is presentable
• Food preparation including making one of our customer-favorites….coffee!
• Ensuring proper preparation, presentation, and freshness of all foodservice products
• Cash handling, fuel transactions, and promoting the Speedy Rewards loyalty program
• Ability to follow proper health code guidelines
• The ability to multi-task, perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Speedway LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Requirements:
• Customer service experience preferred
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here
Waste Reduction Assistant – Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Waste Reduction Assistant
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Waste Reduction Coordinator
Salary: $13.00 per hour (part-time; approximately 15 (not to exceed 19) hours per week; no benefits
Essential Job Functions:
• Assist Waste Reduction Coordinator and Assistant Waste Reduction Coordinator on waste reduction efforts in New Bedford & Dartmouth.
• Responsibilities include answering incoming phone calls, returning phone calls from voicemail messages, educating the general public in person, distributing flyers, posting on social media, data entry in Excel, and assisting in the office.
• Has frequent contact with residents.
• Occasionally delivers recycling carts and bins to City buildings and businesses using a District pick-up truck and helps with errands.
• Assist with office work (e.g. copying and mailings).
• Work on special projects relating to waste reduction programs.
• Works flexible hours including some weekends.
Job Knowledge/ Skills
• Personal commitment to waste reduction
• Knowledge of New Bedford and Dartmouth waste reduction programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate records; attention to detail is important.
• Skilled in operation of computer (including Microsoft Office software and performing Internet searches), telephone, photocopier, and fax machine.
• Proficiency or ability to become proficient in the use social media including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and have a good driving record.
• Must have neat handwriting.
Required Level of Education and Experience
• High school diploma. At least one year experience in an office setting and experience speaking with the public is desirable. • Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is desirable.
Physical and Mental Demands:
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 30 pounds from one location to another; Frequently moves about outside over uneven terrain (sometimes in adverse weather), inside District buildings, and to and from events, meetings, appointments, neighborhoods and facilities in different locations;
• Frequently must be able to remain seated in an office or stand or walk for up to 3 hours; Must be able to listen to and clearly communicate verbally and in writing with employees and the public; Must have eyesight and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges; Ability to operate a keyboard at an efficient speed.
How to apply:
Applicants must submit a completed, signed application to be considered. Employment Application.
Submit the application, along with any other supporting information (such as a resume) to:
Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District
300 Samuel Barnet Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
or by email to: lferreira@gnbrrmdistrict.org
Assessment Specialist – City of New Bedford
PAY: $47,339 – $59,178
Inspects, measures and records information of real and personal properties for ad valorem valuation. Verifies all information on property record card; produces quality and quantity necessary to meet Massachusetts appraisal standards. Assists in the re-mapping of parcels that need to be split or combined. Translates the field data onto computerized property record cards, and makes the necessary calculations and computations from cost and depreciation tables to determine the property’s valuation, when necessary.
At least two (2) years of experience in the assessing, building, or appraisal field. Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record. Possession of Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA) designation desired. Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013.
For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO
Emergency Medical Services Paramedic – City of New Bedford
PAY: $19.89hr
Examine, assess and stabilize patients at emergency scene, i.e., hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning or drug overdose, deliver newborns, manage mentally disturbed patients, etc.
Obtain medical history, check vital signs; advise/inform Medical Control at the hospital of diagnostic indications. Perform definitive life support; administer treatment and utilize advanced life support equipment and procedures as directed by authorized physician and State treatment protocols, i.e., endotracheal intubations, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, nasogastric intubations, closed chest decompression, intravenous administration of drugs and fluids, external trans thoracic cardiac pacing, and interpret 12 lead EKG’s, etc.
Respond to a wide range of emergency situations as required. Control scene of medical emergency; conduct triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents. Document pre-hospital care received by patients to facilitate admission to health care facility. Prepare patients for transport; monitor patients in ambulance to maintain patient stability, administer additional treatment when necessary. Operate ambulances and other emergency vehicles as needed to and from scene of emergency.
Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic by the Mass. DPH, and current certification as a CPR healthcare provider by the American Heart Association (M.G.L., Ch 111C, Section 3 and 6). Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by AHA. Subject to re-certification by the State Office of Emergency Medical Service.
One year of Paramedic experience preferred but not required.
Knowledge of pharmacology, and drugs used in advanced life support and possible reactions; Federal and State drug laws; pathophysiology; advanced human anatomy and physiology; medical telemetry; Advanced Life Support equipment; MGL, Ch 89, 90, and 111C; Mass. DPH re-certification requirements; regional communication protocols. Knowledge of major transportation routes in the locality, defensive and emergency driving procedures, emergency medical service vehicle limitations, local emergency medical service Point-of-Entry procedures.
Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
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Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. EEO
New Bedford has a residency requirement.
Compliance Officer (Community Relations Specialist) – City of New Bedford
PAY: $51,693 – $64,622
Develops and implements a comprehensive communications plan that includes short- and long-term strategies for building community awareness about and support for the Department.
Informs the PIO, Office of the Chief of Police and Municipal leaders in relevant and important media inquiries, and keeps all parties updated on upcoming and ongoing news stories. Identifies and pitches news story to the PIO ideas through a range of proactive media strategies. Assists the PIO in leading communication during crisis situations and unanticipated incidents, including timely dissemination of information to the media, families, staff and the community.
Coordinates writing, editing, design, production and distribution of clear, concise, “community-friendly” print and digital materials (e.g., letters, brochures, social media outlets, articles, videos, fact sheets, fliers) to communicate the Department’s goals and priorities to various partner organizations, community leaders and residents.
Collaborates with technology staff to write and update content on the district’s external website, social media tools and other on-line resources to ensure accuracy and consistency of information.
Bachelor’s degree in, or knowledge equivalent to, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field. Successful candidate should have three years’ experience in the public relations/communications/marketing field at varied levels and with increasing responsibility; or three years’ experience in print and/or electronic journalism. Or any equivalent combination of education and related experience.
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Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. EEO
New Bedford has a residency requirement.
Garage Attendant – City of New Bedford
PAY: $13.99hr – $18.51hr
Maintains and performs minor repairs of all City vehicles. Road calls for flat tires, dead batteries and lockouts. Pumps gas and diesel fuel into cars, trucks and other municipal vehicles; records fuel and other parts and supplies used, picks up parts and supplies; performs minor repairs, changes light bulbs, basic fluid checks, etc.; cleans and washes vehicles, maintains cleanliness of work area.
Must have valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record. Operates a motor vehicle on a regular basis. Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013.
For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO
Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.
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