Job Alert for the week of May 11

EDITOR’S NOTE: Job openings will be added throughout the week.

EVENT: Virtual Statewide Job Fair

ORGANIZATION: Arkansas’ Premier Newspapers

DATE: May 19 – June 19

Arkansas’ premier newspapers will host a virtual Job Fair for an entire month from May 19 through June 19., It is open to job seekers and recruiters statewide.

The fair brings job seekers and recruiters from across the state together, online. The job market is tough in a time of COVID-19, but the Virtual Job Fair is here to help ease this burden on both job seekers and recruiters.

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EMPLOYER: Denny’s

POSITIONS: Cooks, Servers, Service Assistants, Host/Hostesses

JOB LOCATION: Bryant, AR

JOB INFORMATION:

Denny’s is opening a new location in Bryant. The restaurant is in need of applicants for the grand opening of June 8th. Denny’s is looking to hire 15 cooks, 25 servers, 10 service assistants, and several host/hostesses. Experience is preferred, however not necessarily needed for all jobs.

HOW TO APPLY:

You can apply in person at the Denny’s restaurant located at 23236 Interstate 30 in Bryant on Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The restaurant is next to the Cracker Barrel and inside the old Ruby Tuesday building.

EMPLOYER: PRIDE Industries

JOB TITLE: Grounds Keeper

PAY: Up to $16.24 per hour

JOB LOCATION: Little Rock AFB, AR 72099

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under close supervision, Grounds Maintenance Laborer/Gardener maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. Employees in this job perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies and equipment and the ability to perform landscaping job functions in a safe and timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of work experience in grounds maintenance, or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques and materials;
Proper use of PPE;
Ability to identify and work safely with appropriate manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment, to the task assigned;
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;
Ability to be flexible due to change of schedule, work duration and tasks;
Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally on a team with various skill levels, and of various ethnic, religious, cultural and other backgrounds, and demonstrate good customer service skills.

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EMPLOYER: Recovery Centers of Arkansas

JOB TITLE: Cook and Dining Preparation Service, Cleaning

JOB DESCRIPTION:
JOB ACCOUNTABILITY & OBJECTIVE: Works under the supervision of the Chef at assigned location; responsible for preparing meals in compliance with safe food handling requirements (preparation); responsible for serving meals in compliance with prepared menus (service); responsible for maintaining a clean and organized food storage, food preparation, food service and dining area (cleaning); compliance with appropriate regulations and contract specifications.

JOB LOCATION: North Little Rock, AR 72114

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or Equivalent

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: 1 year

HOW TO APPLY:

By email to sgraham@rcofa.org
By fax at 501-372-1801

EMPLOYER: Sun Coast Resources, Inc.

JOB TITLE: Driver-Railroad

JOB LOCATION: Pine Bluff, AR

REPORTS TO: Railroad Operations Manager

SCHEDULE: Night shift, 5/2, 5/3 schedule. Some overtime and weekends required.

WAGES: Hourly. Commensurate with skills and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow delivery instructions, and maintain compliance with all DOT, company and customer safety and operational policies and procedures
Properly load and unload product at various customer locations in a professional, courteous, timely, safe, and efficient manner
Connect and disconnect hoses, operating pumps and valves for loading and unloading, safely filling tanks using various size hoses, nozzles and fittings
Use onboard technology as instructed (Smartlogix, Qualcomm)
Complete paperwork accurately and timely, if applicable
Comply with Sun Coast’s accident and incident reporting procedures for accidents and spills
Other related tasks as assigned by manager

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Locals only please. Must live within 60 miles of terminal
Must be able to pass background screening including MVR and criminal
Minimum age 23
Valid class A license with hazmat and tanker endorsements, a good driving record and a good understanding of DOT regulations
Must have at least 1 year of commercial driving experience
Must be able to work nights and weekends
Must have some mechanical and electrical aptitude working with pumps
Must have a professional appearance and attitude, and abide by the company dress code policy
May be required to lift objects weighing 50 pounds
Stable employment history
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, and for 12 to 18 hours per day
Ability to work an extended work week – overnight and/or out of town travel may be required
Good basic math skills, and ability to communicate well in verbal and written fashion
Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment and get along with others
Must be able to read, speak, write and communicate using the English language well enough to perform the job functions
Strong customer service skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task, manage time, organize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

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