Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Upcoming January Job Fairs
Please take the opportunity to view the flyer on the upcoming job fairs in the Grand Rapids area for January. These are great opportunities for you to network with others and get into contact with many employers in the area.
Monday, December 22, 2014
This Week's Kent County Job Blast!
Please take a look at the new job opportunities available in the Kent County Area:
KENT COUNTY
SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC.
Mobile Patrol Officer – 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. M-F
· Seeking a Mobile Patrol Officer to provide mobile guard services which includes operating a company vehicle to perform patrol, inspections and/or incident response services. We offer paid training, free uniforms, and advancement opportunities. Benefits are offered for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), additional life insurance and short term disability.
· Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, clean criminal background, be drug free, good driving record, reliable means of communication and transportation, stable work history, legal right to work in the US, ability to effectively speak, read and write English, available to work weekends and holidays.
Wages: Start at $9.50 with increase to $10 after performance review.
ERWIN QUARDER, INC.
Tool Design Engineer
· Seeking Tool Design Engineer for plastic injection molding, Tier II supplier, light industrial facility. Responsible for overall design of tools, fixtures and equipment for production departments. Must be able to perform design reviews and engineering changes, create detailed drawings, and work closely with Tool Room and Engineering departments and external suppliers. Experience in automotive and plastic injection mold design required.
· Must have intermediate language skills, high math and reasoning skills, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal/customer service skills, proactive and organizational work habits, teamwork, computer skills (CAD, Microsoft Word/Excel).
· Minimum of Associates Degree and one year experience in tool design and plastics injection molding, or HS Diploma/GED and at least three years related experience.
· Compensation and Benefits commensurate with experience, exempt status, excellent benefits package provided with very low out-of-pocket expense to the employee.
ERWIN QUARDER, INC.
Floor Helper/Machine Operator
· Operates production equipment to produce products in accordance with production needs, including but not limited to the following duties; produces assigned products in accordance with written and verbal instructions, maintains up to five plastic injection molding machines and moves finished goods to the staging area, fulfills quality requirements as outlined in job books, inspects parts and documents information on appropriate paperwork, assists in training temporary employees, maintains a clean/orderly/safe work area, adheres to established policies and procedures. Some weekend overtime required.
· Must have average math/language/reasoning skills, organizational and time management skills, knowledge of computer label software, ability to occasionally lift/move up to 55 pounds, attention to detail, teamwork and communication skills, ability to perform in a fast-paced and highly efficient work environment.
· Must have a high school diploma or GED and minimum one year experience in a manufacturing environment mandatory, excellent attendance record mandatory, experience in plastics/automotive manufacturing preferred.
Wage: $10.00 hourly (plus $.50 hourly shift premium on 2nd and 3rd shifts)
ERWIN QUARDER, INC.
Automation Technician- 3rd Shift
· Utilize automation technology skills and experience to develop, implement and improve automation standards and equipment for plastic injection molded parts manufacturing facility.
· Design and program automation controllers, end of arm tooling, and automation equipment and identify and support continuous improvement efforts to generate productivity increases, enhance product quality, reduce costs, maximize output, minimize scrap while maintaining and exceeding quality control standards.
· Troubleshoot automation equipment problems and maintain up-to-date knowledge of related machinery and equipment.
· Minimum of two years of experience as an Automation Specialist, Electrician or equivalent in experience plus education.
MERCY HEALTH HOSPITAL
Line Cooks, Nutritional Services (Cashiers/Servers, Tray Passers), & Dishwashers
· Part and Full Time
· Immediate Openings!! Hiring for multiple positions by December 5th
· Great Entry Level Job with Opportunity to grow from within
· Deadline to apply
Wages: Start at - Line Cooks $12, Nutritional Services (Cashiers/Servers $10.21, Tray Passers $9.82), Dishwashers ($9.44)
HEALTH PLAN ADVOCATE
Registered Dietitian
· Resource/On-Call Position
· Develop and deliver nutrition seminars at local corporations
· Must be up to date on licensing and certifications
BOULDER CREEK ASSISTED LIVING
Caregiver for Elderly
· Part time. First, second and third shift available
· Provide comfort, safety and general supervision to residents by assisting them with activities of daily living and tending to their individual care needs while learning their unique preferences and personalities to assure a safe, protected, clean and orderly environment.
BOULDER CREEK ASSISTED LIVING
Housekeeper (part time)
· Position Overview: Perform a variety of general housekeeping duties in resident rooms, public areas and other interior/exterior facility areas and assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents while meeting or exceeding quality standards.
· Education and Experience: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). No experience necessary. Skills are learned on the job.
CUSTOM PROFILE
Purchasing Assistant
· Full time position, High School/GED required
· Reports to Purchasing Coordinator supporting purchasing functions
CUSTOM PROFILE
Sr. Maintenance Tech
GRCC Job Postings
The following positions are available at Grand Rapids Community College:
584 Custodian, 3rd shift, Ford Fieldhouse, Calkins Science Center Facilities
Posting expires January 13, 2015 at 11:59 PM
578_ Assistant Professor, Nursing Faculty (Psych/Mental Health Emphasis), TENURE TRACK - Fall 2015
Posted until filled
Please apply at https://www.grcc.edu/jobs
Please see attached position details for each job.
New Job Opportunities with Kent County
The following job opportunities are available with Kent County. To apply, visit https://agency.governmentjobs.
Clerk Typist II – Prosecutor’s Office
Docket Clerk – County Clerk Courthouse
Administrative Specialist – Veteran’s Affairs Office
Marine Safety Officer
Park Police Officer
Thursday, December 18, 2014
GRPS Job Opportunities
The Grand Rapids Public School System has several new job opportunities available. For more information about the jobs and how to apply, please view the attached document.
More Job Opportunities in the Grand Rapids
Please take a look at the new job opportunities in the Grand Rapids area. View the attached document for the list of jobs, job descriptions, and how to apply for each position.
Center for Women in Transition: Transitional Housing Coordinator Job Opening
The Center for Women in Transition is looking for a Transitional Housing Coordinator. This position requires a bachelor's degree and being bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Please view the attached job description for more information about the position and how to apply.
New Jobs Available in Grand Rapids Area
KENT COUNTY
MERCY HEALTH HOSPITAL
Line Cooks, Nutritional Services (Cashiers/Servers, Tray Passers), & Dishwashers
- Part and Full Time
- Immediate Openings!! Hiring for multiple positions by December 5th
- Great Entry Level Job with Opportunity to grow from within
- Deadline to apply
Wages: Start at - Line Cooks $12, Nutritional Services (Cashiers/Servers $10.21, Tray Passers $9.82), Dishwashers ($9.44)
Apply: Click to apply
HEALTH PLAN ADVOCATE
Registered Dietitian
- Resource/On-Call Position
- Develop and deliver nutrition seminars at local corporations
- Must be up to date on licensing and certifications
BOULDER CREEK ASSISTED LIVING
Caregiver for Elderly
- Part time. First, second and third shift available
- Provide comfort, safety and general supervision to residents by assisting them with activities of daily living and tending to their individual care needs while learning their unique preferences and personalities to assure a safe, protected, clean and orderly environment.
BOULDER CREEK ASSISTED LIVING
Housekeeper (part time)
- Position Overview: Perform a variety of general housekeeping duties in resident rooms, public areas and other interior/exterior facility areas and assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents while meeting or exceeding quality standards.
- Education and Experience: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). No experience necessary. Skills are learned on the job.
EMPLOYER OF THE DAY EVENTS (see attached flyers)
Alpha Medical Transit
· Hiring Drivers
When: Wednesday 12/17/14 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center
121 Franklin St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Hillshire Brands
· (Meat Processing) 1st Shift Operator
· (Meat Processing) 2nd Shift Operator
· (Meat Processing) 3rd Shift Operator
· Sanitor
When: 12/18/2014, 9 am – 12 pm
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center
121 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids MI 49507
When: 12/18/2014, 1 pm – 3 pm
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center
215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
ALLEGAN COUNTY
ALLIANCE HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Client Coordinator-5457211
- Meet with new and existing clients, acting as a preceptor for new staff and general office duties.
- Patient care background, office experience, customer service and computer skills required.
- Part time 20 hour a week possibly becoming full time. Must participate in on- call rotation.
RITE AID CORPORATION
Store Manager-5481054
- Lead associates through business plans/objectives driving sales, profit and superior customer and associate experience.
- Open and close store and maintain proper accountability for cash handling and company banking.
- Manage store, meet budgeted sales and P&L to ensure operating EBITDA and income are achieved.
ONSTAFF USA
TIG Welder Stainless Steel-4936846
- TIG Welding Stainless steel , aluminum, read blueprints and fabricate steel
- Meet goals, work projects given.
- Must be 18 or older ,have reliable transportation
- Minimum 1 year TIG Welding experience
- Blueprint reading
GETMAN CORPORATION
Warehouse Manager-5194530
- Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.
- Production, inventory management, product flow, training, quality guidelines, and safety.
- Identify, implement procedures to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve overall efficiency.
- Collaborative leadership, professional, accountable, problem solving in managing teams.
Life Care Centers of America, INC
Staff development coordinator – rn-5494460
- Life Care Center of Plainwell, Full-time position available. (EOE/M/F/V/D)
- Must be a Michigan-licensed RN.
- Previous teaching or training experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.
- We understand that you want to succeed not only as a person but also as a professional.
- We provide growth opportunities through career advancement to help you reach your potential.
RITE AID CORPORATION
Pharmacy Technician, Part-Time-5496392
- Computer entry of prescription information.
- Accept customer and prescription information required to process new and refill prescriptions.
- Retrieve appropriate medication from inventory where permitted by state law.
ALLEGAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Housekeeper -5489915
- Cleans the hospital, including patient rooms, offices, corridor, stairwells, and entryways.
- Always use the seven-step cleaning process for patient rooms, offices, and meeting rooms.
- Organizes and maintains records.
ALLEGAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Medical Assistant-5489919
- Accompany patients to exam/procedure room; collect patient history
- Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collect specimens preparing for exam, etc.
- Perform screenings per guidelines; assist physicians/nurses with various procedures
- Relay instructions to patients/families
- Answer calls and provide pertinent information
- Send/receive medical records; obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
EQUITY TRANSPORTATION CO. INC
Team CDL A driving, big $ and home time!-3483754
- Seeking teams that live in Michigan.
- Home every most weekends. Lots of miles and running all 48. No Canada or Mexico. No Hazmat.
- 48' and 53' dry van. 90% of our freight is drop and hook.
- In May, teams averaged over 20,000 miles per truck, $4,600 average earnings for the month.
- Dental, vision, 401K, AFLAC
CHEMICAL BANK
Dorr-Part Time Transitional Teller-5440965
- Enhance the customer experience as a Part Time Transitional Teller in Dorr.
- Paid training, flexible hours up to 27 per week, company paid 401(k), and generous paid time off.
LLJBT CONSTRUCTION - LABELLE MANAGEMENT
Cashiers & Cooks-5485792
- Johnny Rockets and Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen in Gun Lake Casino.
- Multiple positions available, including Cashiers, Line Cooks and Pizza Makers.
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts available depending on position.
- Must be 18 or older.
UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN
Customer Service Representative (Teller)-5483773
- Handles customers at lobby/drive-through windows; processes transactions.
- Balances daily transactions. Refers customer to affiliate staff. Handles telephone inquiries.
- General filing, mail processing, ATM balancing and similar tasks.
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion and to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Responsible for areas of compliance as it relates to this position.
SEVERN TRENT SERVICES
Lead Operator-5482691
- Train/oversee operators, solve operational problems, perform maintenance, operations activities.
- Ensure the efficient and effective operation of water or wastewater treatment plants.
P.J. TRANSPORTATION ENT. INC.
OTR Truck Driver-5285935
- All 48 states
- 5 to 7 days at a time
- 53' Dry van, Late model Peterbilt Trucks at .42 a mile with all miles paid.
- Health Ins. and paid vacation available.
P.J. TRANSPORTATION ENT. INC.
Diesel Mechanic-5285931
- Fleet maintenance on semi trucks
- Entry level to advanced.
MEC INC.
Machine Maintenance-5473789
- Diagnose malfunctions in machinery/equipment, troubleshoot with/without use of control prints.
- Plan mechanical layouts for updates on machinery and follow projects to completion.
- Design and install simple air and fluid system modifications and update prints (where applicable).
- Recognize/report safety hazards, initiate corrective action. Follow lockout procedures, safety rules.
- Handle/label chemical containers properly. Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
ESTELLE AUTOMOTIVE
Automotive Mechanic-5194496
- Looking for an experienced certified auto mechanic to fill a full-time position.
- Certification is required
- Prefer 5+ years of experience
- Diesel knowledge is helpful but not required
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
Wayland, MI - Driver (non-CDL)-5472254
- Drive to and from moving jobs, as well as with customer possessions during moves
- Provide exceptional customer service as you safely move, pack and unpack customer belongings
- Greet customer upon arriving at the location and complete a walk-through of the premises
- Communicate professionally in English (verbal/written); comfortably interface with customer
- Perform truck inspections and moving equipment inventory
New Job Position Available through Grand Valley!
Below is a link for the job posting for the State Executive Director for the SBDC –
working Title
State Executive Director of MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center)
District/Division
Academic & Student Affairs
Department
MI-Small Business & Technology Development Center
Unit
Seidman College of Business
Responsibilities - Essential Functions
The State Executive Director of the MI- Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will include the following responsibilities.
Vision
The State Executive Director is responsible for setting the vision for the MI-SBDC network to ensure evolving needs and emerging trends of the small business community are being met. Providing leadership in the implementation of that vision and the deployment of resources to meet the vision is critical in this role.
Funding
The State Executive Director is responsible for securing funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA), assisting with attaining matching funds from host/organizations, and maintaining the cooperative agreement between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the State/Regional host.
Partnerships/Business Development
The State Executive Director is responsible for developing and maintaining strong working and collaborative relationships with a wide variety of constituents, including the SBA in Washington, D.C. as well as the Michigan district office; Michigan state government, especially areas related to economic development; the "regional hosts" that house SBDC offices; and other organizations and entities involved in helping to strengthen the economy of Michigan through business development.
Communication
The State Executive Director is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with state lawmakers and clearly articulating the value of the SBDC network for their respective local businesses. In addition, the State Director will engage with the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) and provide a leadership role in advancing the strategic goals of Michigan small businesses.
Management
The State Executive Director is responsible for maintaining ASBDC accreditation through continuous improvement processes, managing the "state" office staff, monitoring and guiding the statewide network's SBA goals and expected outcomes, and overseeing the measurement of economic impact from SBDC services. The State Director is also responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with all SBDC regional offices and hosts to facilitate planning, integrate work and services, and maintain a consistent purpose to better serve Michigan small businesses.
Vision
The State Executive Director is responsible for setting the vision for the MI-SBDC network to ensure evolving needs and emerging trends of the small business community are being met. Providing leadership in the implementation of that vision and the deployment of resources to meet the vision is critical in this role.
Funding
The State Executive Director is responsible for securing funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA), assisting with attaining matching funds from host/organizations, and maintaining the cooperative agreement between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the State/Regional host.
Partnerships/Business Development
The State Executive Director is responsible for developing and maintaining strong working and collaborative relationships with a wide variety of constituents, including the SBA in Washington, D.C. as well as the Michigan district office; Michigan state government, especially areas related to economic development; the "regional hosts" that house SBDC offices; and other organizations and entities involved in helping to strengthen the economy of Michigan through business development.
Communication
The State Executive Director is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with state lawmakers and clearly articulating the value of the SBDC network for their respective local businesses. In addition, the State Director will engage with the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) and provide a leadership role in advancing the strategic goals of Michigan small businesses.
Management
The State Executive Director is responsible for maintaining ASBDC accreditation through continuous improvement processes, managing the "state" office staff, monitoring and guiding the statewide network's SBA goals and expected outcomes, and overseeing the measurement of economic impact from SBDC services. The State Director is also responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with all SBDC regional offices and hosts to facilitate planning, integrate work and services, and maintain a consistent purpose to better serve Michigan small businesses.
Responsibilities - Non-essential Functions
Required Qualifications and Education
The applicant must have earned a master's degree in a relevant field (MBA, MPA, etc.), six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, and also includes three (3) years of leadership experience. The State Director must possess experience in federal grant management, business development methodology and management tools. The Director must have a demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of public and private stakeholders who are critical to the success of the SBDC network. The State Director must have strong "dot connecting" abilities, be able to identify emerging opportunities and threats for early appropriate action. The applicant must have experience preparing and managing budgets, demonstrate sensitivity and desire to promote diversity; demonstrate ability to work effectively with broad constituency; and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications and Education
Experience in a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) or other consulting service provider; experience building sustained partnerships; demonstrate coalition building; stakeholder communication; management of professional employees; experience obtaining external funding/fundraising; and program implementation through sub-contractors.
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