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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 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 May 21st, 2015:
1. Class A CDL Drivers – Reinhart Foodservice (Featured Job of the Week)
Transporting products from our distribution center to our customer locations, the individuals we select will conduct pre/post-trip inspections, unload cased products from trailers to desired locations, and handle other duties as assigned. Widely respected as an employer of choice, Reinhart Foodservice is the nation’s fourth-largest U.S. broadline distributor, and the largest family-owned distributor in the U.S.
In addition to excellent pay, we offer the size, strength, stability, and resources to help you succeed; and with local routes that get you home daily, you’ll enjoy the quality work/life balance you want, and the competitive compensation you deserve. New hires will enjoy competitive pay, corporate stability, great benefits and a $4,000 sign-on bonus. For full job description and contact details, click here.
02. Cashier – KMart (Fairhaven)
Responsible for providing excellent customer service, efficiently and accurately completing sales and service transactions at the cash wraps, as well as handle customer issues that may arise on the sales floor. Full details and application process here.
03. Pizza Maker/Shift Leader – Brick Pizzeria Napoletana (Fairhaven)
Come make some of the the best pizza in Massachusetts. We are looking for energetic, friendly, respectful, ambitious, kind, earnest, resourceful, inquisitive, coach-able, passionate, people to join the Brick family. We are open in Fairhaven, MA! If you have the passion to deliver an amazing pizza experience to customers, want to learn everything you need to know to run a successful business, and have the opportunity to advance from a starting position to a manager position. Full details and application process here.
04. Food Service Worker – St. Luke’s Hospital (New Bedford)
Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Food Services or designee, set up all POD stations and perform POD positions to meet standard trays/minute. Break down stations completely ensuring they are cleaned and sanitized. Clean and sanitize equipment and food surfaces according to Sodexho procedures. Assure that all food items are accurately dated, labeled, and rotated prior to storage. Use proper utensils to ensure accurate portions. Sweep and mop thoroughly. Full details and application process here.
05. Warehouse Receiver – Reinhart FoodService (New Bedford)
A Warehouse Receiver efficiently and accurately unloads, checks, tags and stages pallets of vendor inbound product and readies for putaway. Duties include: Scan job function into labor clock, prepare paperwork and dock area for receiving inbound products, unload palletized products from trailers and place in receiving area, break down and sort mixed product pallets for appropriate warehouse stocking, secure products on pallets, tag pallets appropriately, along with other duties as assigned. The qualified candidate must be able to operate the following equipment: end control rider pallet truck (PE), slip sheeter, counterbalanced sit-down rider truck, MTC battery changer/pallet truck; narrow/aisle stand-up rider lift truck (RR) while wearing fall protection, counterbalanced stockpicker truck and rider pallet truck (center-control). Full details and application process here.
06. Bartender and Waitress – Adriana’s Mexican Restaurant (New Bedford)
The purpose of this position is to interact with our guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining. Bartenders and Waitress’ are responsible for positive guest interactions while taking food and beverage orders. At all times, you are expected to be attentive to our guest needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important, and relaxed. Full details and application process here.
07. Crew Member – Wendy’s (New Bedford)
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.
08.Customer Service Associate – Panera Bread Franchise (North Dartmouth)
Our customer associates know what our customer wants and deliver it — fast, accurate and with friendly service. We hear and sense customer needs and keep our manager and fellow team members informed. We take pride in every aspect of our work and perform it with energy and enthusiasm. We are strong team players, with a commitment to continuous learning, who provide quality service and products to our customers through true craftsmanship. Full details and application process here.
09. Servers, Counter Service & Short Order Cooks – European Cafe (New Bedford)
Hiring for all positions- Servers, baristas, counter service, & short order cooks! Looking for energetic, outgoing, teamwork oriented applicants with open availability and 2 – 3 years experience. Applicants must be able to work in a fast pace environment and short order experience is a MUST! Must be capable of learning and using a point-of-sale computerized register system to relay orders, greet guests, answers questions, interacts verbally with all guests in a friendly and upbeat atmosphere. Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required. Responsibilities vary according to hired position. If interested, email your resume and specify what position you are applying. NO PHONE CALLS. Full details and application process here.
10. Store Clerk – Dollar General (New Bedford)
This temporary position will be supporting new store openings, remodels and/or relocations of Dollar General stores by setting the store merchandise, organizing the inventory and back room and performing other duties as necessary during the pre-opening phase. Full details and application process here.
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