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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 January 28, 2016.
01. Tig/Mig Welder 2nd Shift – HTP Inc (East Freetown)
The following is a brief description of some of the duties and responsibilities but is not limited to: inspects completed piece to insure it meets all quality standards and specifications, communicates with fellow workers and superiors to maintain safety and quality, suggests production and quality improvement ideas to the Supervisor, maintains tools and equipment in good working order, responsible for housekeeping in assigned work areas, and maintaining a safe work environment by following company safety policies and procedures by wearing all safety personal protective equipment “PPE” to maintain a safe work environment at all times. Full job description can be found: here.
02. Customer Service Representative – Family Dollar (New Bedford)
Responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers. Key priorities include greeting customers, assisting them with selection of merchandise, completing transactions, and answering questions regarding the store and merchandise. Full details and application process: here.
03. Monitor – Human Services – Kennedy Donovan Center (New Bedford)
Provides supervision to persons with disabilities or special healthcare needs while being transported to various locations as assigned. Maintain safety and order on vehicle while in transit, maintain visual contact with passengers at all times, assure that all restraints and safety equipment are properly engaged before transit begins, monitor consumers’ health and well being and provide care as trained, respond to medical emergencies as trained. Full details and application process here.
04. Retail Sales Associate – Cumberland Farms (New Bedford)
Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, ability to multi-task, prioritize and order tasks in a fast paced environment, ability to work as part of a team as well as independently (comfortable with being alone in the store as it is likely you will be working by yourself for parts of your shift), flexibility and cooperation with the Store Manager’s needs that may change on a daily basis to maintain the proper functioning of the store, retail or food service experience preferred. For full job details and application process here.
05. Sales Associate – Dollar General (New Bedford)
The Sales Associate position is a key part-time position and will act as the point of contact for customers. Assist in setting and maintaining plan-o-grams and programs. Stock merchandise adequately. Perform other duties as necessary to maximize profitability, customer satisfaction, and teamwork, while protecting company assets. For full job details and application process here.
06. Supercuts Stylist – Regis Corporation (North Dartmouth)
Every Supercuts stylist undergoes intensive training, attends regular seminars and is recertified annually to stay ahead of the trends. Ongoing training and education are not only a focus at Supercuts, but we pay our stylists to attend. That’s why they’re among the most skilled and confident in the industry. Minimal Qualifications: Current cosmetology or barber license as required by state/provincial regulations, ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. For full job details and application process here.
07. Cook – Friendly’s (North Dartmouth)
Maintain a clean, neat, safe, food handling environment, maintain a constant state of urgency, deliver high quality, tasty, hot food to every guest, be the final quality control checkpoint-be proud of everything, be considerate of special requests and their importance, always consider eye appeal as well as taste and temperature, make sure food arrives at the table at peak quality, make products as fast as possible, with precision and fantastic eye appearance, expedite orders from the window to the dining room. Full details and application process here.
08. Seasonal Cashiers – Lowe’s (North Dartmouth)
Responsible for responding to customer inquiries, providing support throughout their shopping experience including promoting customer loyalty plans and/or extended protection/replacement plans, processing sales and returns using a cash register, and addressing customer complaints. For full job details and application process here.
09. Sales Associate – Staples (Fairhaven)
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. For full job details and application process: here.
10. Bartenders – Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub (Fairhaven)
We offer flexible work schedules, a great work environment, and excellent opportunities for advancement. We also provide team members the tools, education and opportunities for personal success. That means if you want even more than a fun job at a great place, Ninety Nine Restaurants offers excellent opportunities to advance. For full job details and application process here.
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