This area is fortunate to have such an interactive Career Center that offers you opportunities and services second to none. As a public service, it's our pleasure to list the hot jobs for the week. If you see something that interests you, contact the Career Center, 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford, Mass. 02740 or call them at (508) 979-1616.

Machinists #5261686

Currently have second and third shift openings for Machine Operators at our facility located in New Bedford, Mass. While manufacturing experience or experience in operating machinery is preferred, the right individual can be trained to do the job. Employer has requested that all interested applicants must complete the application at the Greater New Bedford Career Center.

Processing Dept #5274168

Looking for someone to work in the raw processing department. Work in the sausage kitchen, grinding meat, stuffing sausages, cleanup. You must be able to lift 60 pound meat boxes, reliability and dependability is a MUST.  Apply at the Greater New Bedford Career Center.

Packaging Dept. (Part-Time) #5274169

Prepare products for packaging/operating machinery for slicing and packaging/pricing customer orders, clean up at end of day. Must speak English and have a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to follow directions and work productively. Will train qualified candidate. If you are 18 years or older especially a college student looking for work, please apply! Apply at the Greater New Bedford Career Center.

Parking Supervisor #5274125

Enforces parking regulations and restrictions. Receives daily assignments, which determine assigned area of responsibilities. Obtains information from the supervisor, or designee, requiring special attention. Patrols particular assigned areas at the supervisor's discretion. Check for any and all parking violations, including, but not limited to: expired meters, parking abusers, expired stickers/registration plates, "No Parking" areas, loading zones, time zones, fire hydrants, driveways, handicap parking and handicap ramps.
High school graduate or GED equivalent. Ability to read and write English. Ability to reference codes for specific violations. The City of New Bedford has a residency requirement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of valid Massachusetts driver's license with a good driving record. Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013. Deadline to apply is Feb. 18.

Marketing Assistant (part-time)  #5274121

Responsible for assisting in the planning, development and implementation of all Zoo marketing strategies, marketing communications and public relations activities, both external and internal. Assists in the development and implementation of support materials and services in the area of marketing, communications and public relations. Professional and/or academic experience in the areas of marketing and public relations. Computer skills that include the ability to create marketing information on social media, graphic design and layout, photo and video editing, and basic IT troubleshooting. Strong written and verbal communication skills consistent with the ability to create written information for print media and speak on camera for electronic media. Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver's license with good driving record. The City of New Bedford has a residency requirement.

Laborer #5284170

Local manufacturer hiring a laborer. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Packing various products according to customer's required specifications. Physically moving materials into and out of inventory locations as well as logging this information into computer system. Print and apply labels, forms and tapes boxes, use shrink wrap machine. Use of computer system to obtain information and update data. High school diploma or G.E.D. required and must be comfortable using a computer. Must speak, read and write in English. Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. intermittently. Must have good basic math skills. Verifiable history of reliability and attentiveness to detail desirable.

Sales Representative #5284206

Job Description: Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options. Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions. Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors. Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses. Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions;
preparing reports; making recommendations to management. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

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