West Metro Job Seeker Bulletin February 27 - March 3, 2017

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West Metro Job Seeker Bulletin
February 27  - March 3,  2017

Guest Speakers

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Job Interviewing - Presenting Your Best Self, 1-4pm, Tony Saffold, Bloomington Registration  Tips on how to be at your best during interviews from a veteran broadcast journalist, communications Consultant, and educator.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Elevator Speeches: Your Personal Brand, 1-4pm, Tony Saffold, Bloomington  Registration  Prepare a 30-60 second commercial about yourself to communicate your value to employers.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

Creative Job Search, 9am-3:30pm, Bloomington  Registration  Learn about the basics of a successful job search: preparation, networking, resume strategies and Interviewing.  Bonus features: extended networking, 5-minute resume reviews, HireWire professional social media pictures, and more!


On-Site Hiring Events

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

 BROOKLYN PARK  1-3pm  Event information 

American Student Transportation

Award Commercial Services

Davis Companies - Assembly, Quality Control, Maintenance Mechanics, Machinists (CNC and other) $13-$30/hr

Haven Homes of Maple Plain - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Dietarty Aide/Cook, RN, LPN $12/hour

IC System - Customer Service, Collection Representatives $11/hr

Integrity Living Options, Inc. - Direct Support Professional; Float Direct Support Professional; Program Manager; Assistant Manager; Community Support Services Staff $11.25-$16.10

Mains’l Services, INC. - Direct Support Professionals

RESOURCE, Inc. - Recruiting for short-term training

ResourceMFG - Entry Level Medical Assembly $12.50-$13.75/hr

Rockler Companies - Warehouse Associate FT/PT, Call Center Associates $12/hr and up

THE RIGHT STAFF - Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Data Entry, Engineering, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Receptionists, Assembly, Shipping/Receiving $11-$18+/hr

UPS - Package Handler and Seasonal Feeder Drivers (CDL) $10-$25/hr

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

BURNSVILLE  10am-12pm  Event information

CobornsDelivers – Drivers, Shoppers, Dock Reps $11 - $18 an hour

Bridging Inc – Warehouse Workers and Delivery Drivers $14 hr + fabulous benefits!

Teachers On Call – Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals – (some clerical positions). Starting $12.68 to $16.58 depending on position

Synico Staffing – Warehouse and Custodial Workers, Shakopee $14/hr. an hour

CSC Remodeler’s  - 2 Sales Reps & 10 Installers/Carpenters

Heartstrings Unlimited Inc - Customer Service/Support Professionals 

Positive Connections – School Bus Drivers

English Rose Suites/B-Home  – Marketing Assistant, also Hiring 50 Home Health Aides (HHA) & Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s) by June, Registered Nurses (RN’s)

Whelan Event Services – Event Staffing and Security

Harbor Freight - Sales, Logistics, Sales Supervisor, Logistic Supervisors

City Wide Maintenance - Commercial Maintenance Supervisor $17 hr/$40K yr-Full Time Permanent – Metro area

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

BLAINE, 10:30am-12:30pm - Event information

Baron HR - Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Driver Helper, General Labor, Data Entry

Command Center - Machine Operator, Machinist, Drivers, General Labor

PTI - Drivers

Kelly Services - Clean Room Medical Assembly

Doherty Staffing - Picker/Packer, Team Leads, Order Fillers, Kitting

First Student - Bus Drivers

Anoka Hennepin School District #11 - Early Childhood Child Care, Before/After School Childcare, Licensed Coaches (Tennis, Lacrosse, Softball, Track), Food Service, Custodial, Secretarial, Tutors, Para Educators, Licensed Teachers and More.


SHAKOPEE, 10am - 12pm  Event information

New Horizon Academy – Hiring Teachers & Assistant Teachers 

Deli Express – Assemblers & Packagers 

Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center – Housekeepers, Janitor, Front Desk Clerk, Conference Services Setup, Stewards, IT (Part-Time), Banquet Services & Bartenders (On-Call to Part-Time) 

SanMar – Pick & Pack 

My Brother’s Keeper – Independent Living Skills Workers, Personal Care Assistants, & Community Residential Home Setting Positions 

The Davis Companies – PCB Quality Inspector, Maintenance Mechanic, Machine Operator, Assemblers (1st & 2nd shift) & Soldering (1st shift) 

Home Instead Senior Care – Companion/Home Helper & Home Health Aides 

Sam’s Club – Cashiers, Cart Attendant, Café, Produce, Sales Floor, & Overnight Stock 

Whelan Event Services – Hire & Staff events for TCF Bank Stadium. Looking for Field Security, Bag Checkers, Ticket Takers, & Ushers 

Positive Connections – Bus Drivers, Diesel & Propane Technicians 

Pinnacle Services – Program Managers, Program Counselors & Case Managers 

Bolyph – Production Associates

MONDAY, MARCH 6

WEST ST PAUL, 10am-12pm  Event information

Coborns Delivers - Drivers, Dock Representatives, Shoppers, Customer Relations

Comfort Keepers - CNA, HHA, Companion Caregiver
Endeavor Air - Maintenance, Materials, Aircraft Technician, Business Analyst, Inventory

English Rose Suites - RN, CNA, HHA

Express Employment Professionals - Multiple Administrative and Industrial positions 

First Student - School Bus Drivers

GCA Services - Rental Car Drivers

Hampton Inn - Multiple positions

HyVee - Multiple positions for new locations in Savage and Cottage Grove

LSG SkyChefs - Driver Helpers

Options Minnesota- Direct Support, ARMHS, Admin Assistant, Medical Billing

Schmitty and Sons - Bus Drivers

Teaching Temps - Substitute Teachers

 UPS - Package Handlers

 Whalen Event Specialists - Security


More information or less?  

In past bulletins business names only were listed with a link for more information. Current issues are listing job and wage information if available.  Which do you prefer?

Email beth.jameston@state.mn.us


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Business of the Day

MONDAY, FEB. 27

Chaska, 10am-12pm First Student

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

West St. Paul, 9am-11:30am   Doherty Staffing 

Chaska 10am-12pm Mt Olivet Rolling Acres

Minneapolis 11am-1pm Walgreens  Sabathani Community Center, 310 East 38th St.  #120, Minneapolis Hosted by WorkForce Center partner, Hennepin County (Employment Services)


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