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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. Be sure to also check out our Job Portal to find jobs by location on a map: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/map-page#pm_jobs_tab. Want to get e-mail notifications for new jobs? Checkout our e-mail subscription service.
If there is not a link to applying for one of the jobs listed, contact Sharon Martin, Business Services Representative at 508-990-4115 or feel free to stop by the Greater New Bedford Career Center. These positions are posted on mass.gov/jobquest.
Here are the Hot Jobs from the Greater New Bedford Career Center as of Aug, 29th, 2013:
1. Quality Assurance Assistant Manager #2921016 – The T. Marzetti Co., a successful central Ohio food manufacturing company seeks a QA Assistant Manager for its Chatham Village division. Responsibilities include knowledge or supervision of QA team, R&D, microbiology, Food Safety/HACCP, documentation to assure compliance of audits, company, customer and government standards are maintained. This leadership position will have multiple technical skills, computer skills and the ability to take initiative and work independently to improve situations. A Degree in food science, microbiology, or related field is required. Experience with flour based products and/or thermal processing a plus. Computer Skills Excel, Word, Prism Excellent Verbal, Written and People Communication Skills.
2. Quality Assurance Technician #2866570 – Openings exist for a Q.A. Technicians on 2nd Shift (3 PM – 11 PM)and 3rd Shift (11:00PM – 7:00AM), six days per week. The position is responsible for inspecting the process and production lines to monitor and verify the manufacturing and labeling of a quality product that will meet legal and company requirements. Will assist Q.A Manager with input of computer data and audit programs. The ideal candidates will possess a Bachelors degree and one (1) year in a manufacturing environment with quality assurance and auditing experience. Good math and computer skills desired. Will train the right candidates.
3. Florist #2928269 – This position is 20 to 30 hrs per week depending on the time of year. May lead to full time. Experience needed in floral design.
4. Retail Shipping Lead #2928280 – Retail Shipping: Lead
Scheduled Hours: 7:30AM-4:00PM, Flexible
The candidate would be responsible for monitoring the timely and accurate shipping of all retail packages. They will need to prioritize the workflow in the department to ensure the work is completed to meet the daily truck schedules. This candidate would work with Retail Packing to ensure steady volume and correct flow issues.
5. Maintenance Mechanic #2928266 – The Distribution Center Maintenance mechanic is responsible for maintaining and servicing all material handling machines and equipment within the Lakeville Distribution Center including conveyors, sorters, monorails, carton erectors and tapers, among others.
The job requires proven mechanical repair experience.
The candidate must be flexible in moving among varying job assignments in a fast paced environment. Assignments may require light plumbing, carpentering, welding, custodial tasks and snow removal. The candidate must be able to work in a physically demanding environment, at times working at elevations over 20 feet, and lifting 50 pounds.
The candidate needs to be flexible with hours, adding to and shifting scheduled hours as needed to provide service to machines and facilities.
Reading, writing and math skills are essential. Good communication skills are needed. Computer skills helpful. High school diploma or higher preferred.
6. Quality Control Inspector #2928309 – Visual inspection of product in manufacturing environment: daily duties as requested by shift supervisor/management per ISO9001 standards. General computer skills and proven problem solving skills in manufacturing environment a plus.
Two or more years manufacturing experience. Experience with ISO9001 and QS9000/TS16949 requirements. High School preferred.
7. Machine Operator #2928312 – General machine operation in manufacturing environment: including but not limited to compression, injection and transfer molding, wash/dry, deflash and finishing operations as outlined in control plans. Responsible for reading specifications on work orders. Performs daily duties as requested by shift supervisor/management per ISO9001 standards. General computer skills and proven problem solving skills in manufacturing environment a plus. Two or more years manufacturing experience.
Experience with ISO9001 and QS9000/TS16949 requirements. High School preferred.
8. Plumber/Laborers #2928341 – Local plumbing company looking for plumbers and laborers to fill 2 positions at their firm. Male or Female may apply. Applicants must have at least a High School level Plumbing education.
9. Administrative Assistant #2942334 – We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide our customers with a high level of customer service and to help with day to day administrative duties. Candidate should be willing to learn and have a can do, no task to big, or small attitude. We are looking for someone willing to learn and to grow with our company.
10. Office Coordinator #2942417 – Must have experience in the following areas:
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Quick Books
- Balancing Checkbook
- Credit Card Processing
- UPS Shipping
- Excel, Word, E-Mails & Powerpoint
- At least five years office experience and a team player.
Here are some jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database:
1. Manager, Gift Shop & Visitor Services – New Bedford Whaling Museum. Full details and application process here.
2. School Nurse – Alma del Mar Charter School. Full details and application process here.
3. Assistant Store Manager – Family Dollar. Full details and application process here.
4. Part-time Teller – Sovereign Bank (Fairhaven). Full details and application process here.
5. Full Time Lecturer in Computer & Information Science – UMass Dartmouth. Full details and application process here.
Be sure to also check out our Job Portal to find jobs by location on a map: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/map-page#pm_jobs_tab. Want to get e-mail notifications for new jobs? Checkout our e-mail subscription service.
