New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
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 jobs 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 be working with the New Directions Southcoast (also known as the Greater New Bedford Career Center) and pulling 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. Unless noted otherwise, those interested in these positions or want more information should go to the Greater New Bedford Career Center at 618 Acushnet Avenue.
Here are the Hot Jobs from the Greater New Bedford Career Center as of November 12th, 2014:
1. Registered Nurse #4949390
Experienced RN or LPN for 24 hour position. Hours as follows: 7AM-7PM every other weekend and 3PM-7PM weekdays Must have at least one year experience.
2. Cook #4949386
Small health care facility licensed by the Department of Public Health seeks mature responsible individual to cook as well as over see the daily operation of this small established kitchen. Preparing, cooking, serving and cleaning for 25 residents in a small facility licensed by Department Public Health. Serve Safe Certification a plus but not required. No therapeutic diets. All home cooked meals.
3. Production Workers #4949441
Production workers needed – fish cutter, cleaning, packing. Working with various seafoods. Cold and wet environment. Must have experience in the seafood industry.
4. Forklift Operators #4949422
Experienced forklift operators needed for seafood processing plant.
5. Shipping and Receiving #4949450
New Bedford Seafood Processing Plant looking for an experienced Shipping and Receiving clerk to load and unload trucks, forklift operation and heavy lifting involved.
6. General Maintenance #4949451
New Bedford Seafood Processing Plant looking for an experienced General Maintenance person to perform general routine building maintenance tasks such as cleaning, repairs, inspection of machinery.
7. Administrative Specialist/Tax Title #4963014
Performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping functions working directly with the Treasurer to provide accurate and timely cash management services for the City of New Bedford. Candidate must possess an Associate’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution and a minimum of three years of supervisory work experience at a financial institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
8. Cleaners #4963083
Service Management Systems is looking for a reliable person for a cleaning position in Dartmouth, MA. Must have reliable transportation, have a great work ethic and be able to lift 75 pounds. We have 2 positions available 1 is between 16-24 hours a week and the other is 32 hours a week both are mainly from 5pm-130am. The candidate must be able to provide a valid ID, Social Security card and pass a drug test. If this sounds like something you would be interested can apply by filling out an application online at apply.smsclean.com
Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of November 12th, 2014:
1. Export Sales Specialist – Pick-n-Pull (East Freetown)
Full details and application process here.
2. Cook – Papa Gino’s (Fairhaven)
Full details and application process here.
3. Unit Manager – Royal Health Group (Fairhaven)
Full details and application process here.
4. Inspector Sr – Superior Group (Marion)
Full details and application process here.
5. Experienced Technician – Safelite AutoGlass (New Bedford)
Full details and application process here.
6. Meat Cutter – BJ’s Wholesale Club (Dartmouth)
Full details and application process here.
7. Personal Trainer/Fitness Coach -Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness (Dartmouth)
Full details and application process here.
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