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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 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 August 11, 2016.
01. Human Services Transportation Driver – Kennedy-Donovan Center (New Bedford)
Drives vehicles as assigned to transport persons with disabilities or special healthcare needs to
various locations as assigned. Minimum 3 years driving experience, including experience driving multi-passenger vehicles, must be at least 19 years of age, ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, ability to write routine reports and correspondence. For full job details and application process here.
02. Dental Receptionist – NEDS (New Bedford)
We are looking for an experienced full-time dental receptionist for a busy, fast-paced multi group practice. Candidate must have previous dental experience and be courteous, reliable, punctual, polite and possess excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of Dentrix is a bonus. Candidate must have experience with insurance eligibility, copays/deductible, pre-tx estimates, posting payments, aging report, etc. Full details and application process: here.
03. Manufacturing Associates – Acushnet Company (New Bedford)
Successful completion of Career Center Work Readiness Assessment, 5 years of reliable work history, flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shift hours, ability to work for prolonged periods on your feet attending to equipment needs, ability to work at a machine pace to keep up with production demands, ability to lift up to 40lbs, ability to use a computer to enter data and generate reports, ability to work and succeed in a drug and tobacco free team environment. For full job details and application process: here.
04. General Manager – Wendy’s (Greater New Bedford)
Overseeing operations for a designated Wendy’s restaurant, you will develop and mentor your team – and ensure a positive dining experience for your customers – by monitoring and reinforcing food safety procedures, maximizing store sales and profit goals, maintaining QSC standards and ensuring protection of Wendy’s brand and assets. Our General Managers lead by example. They are responsible for creating a warm, welcoming work and dining environment, portraying a positive attitude, demonstrating drive for results, and going above and beyond to serve our customers. For full job details and application process here.
05. Rehab Aide – Meeting Street Schwartz Center (Dartmouth)
Assists the therapists and therapy assistants in the comprehensive occupational, physical and/or speech/language therapy treatment implementation of referred individuals with the goal of achieving maximum function. Ensures that all equipment, items and rehab space is cleaned according to JCAHO standards. Full details and application process here.
06. Veterinary Technician/Assistant – New England Animal Hospital (Fairhaven)
Busy four doctor practice seeking full time, experienced technician or assistant to join our team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: animal restraint, venipuncture, radiology, surgical monitoring, pharmacy, in-house diagnostics, and client education. Candidate must have excellent customer care and communication skills. Benefits include pet discounts, paid holiday and vacation time, health insurance, 401K, and uniform allowance. For full job details and application process here.
07. Greenhouse Worker – Sid Wainer & Son (New Bedford)
Sid Wainer & Son is seeking a seasonal greenhouse worker to help out in our urban greenhouse right here in New Bedford! The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months’ experience with planting, watering, seeing, and harvesting. This is a seasonal position with full time hours lasting until the fall season, with opportunity to work part time in the off season. The Greenhouse Worker will assist with the daily greenhouse operations that include systems seeding, sampling, planting, watering, and harvest. Full job description can be found: here.
08. Store Manager – Wine & Spirits Retail Marketing, Inc. (Fall River)
Management candidates will have an in depth knowledge of the off premise Wine & Spirits business, familiarity with RI and/or MA wholesalers, costing and pricing as well as a keen understanding of merchandising and P&L experience. Highly motivated, self starting Wine Manager who can work well within the framework of a dedicated management team. For full job details and application process here.
09. Animal Care – Humane Society & Shelter SouthCoast (North Dartmouth)
$10.00 hr part-time non-profit organization, must be at least 18yrs old, must be able to work weekends and holidays, heavy Lifting required, must have a valid driver’s license, must not be allergic to animals, must be able to provide previous employment references, must be willing and able to work with all different animal types, must have customer service experience. For full job details and application process here.
10. Daycare Attendant – Dartmouth Total Fitness (North Dartmouth)
We are in need of daycare staff for evening / weekend shifts at Dartmouth Total Fitness for approximately 15-20hrs/wk. Please stop by IN PERSON to fill out an application or drop off a resume. 18+ years old, CPR certified or be willing to be certified, Patient and good with children. Full details and application process here.
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