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Job Postings in Sachem, September 4

A glimpse at local positions available in the area.

With Hurricane Irene postponing the job board for a week, not even two weeks worth of postings could produce fruitful results. Both job boards and craigslist had minimal postings in the Sachem area during the past two weeks. Here is a portion of what is out there though:

Back to School Positions in Sachem: A new school year is just around the corner and the Sachem Central School District is looking to fill several positions. The position open (library media specialist, Elementary principal’s aide at Merrimac and the chief custodian at Sagamore) are all listed on the left had side of the web page at the above link. Act fast, though, these positions aren’t advertised for long.

Customer Service Rep.: HSBC on Portion Road in Ronkonkoma has an opening for a full time customer service representative. Position calls for a minimum of one year’s worth of sales, and or, customer service experience. Positive and upbeat attitude desired. Computer skills and ability to work with mainframe systems and software packages needed.

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Industrial Design: An award winning product development firm in Ronkonkoma has hopes of adding a senior industrial designer to its staff. Position entails working on innovative product designs for the medical, consumer, industrial and scientific markets.  A minimum of five years of experience desired. Previous work with Photoshop, Corel and mockup/model making strong preferred.

Truck Drivers: With an office in Ronkonkoma, and operations across the country, Ryder is looking for truck drivers to add to its staff. Position boasts average annual salary of at least $50,000, plus an attractive benefits package. Previous experience and possession of appropriate license preferred.

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Front Desk: Optometrist with office is Patchogue and Holbrook in need of front desk help. Mature and responsible person wanted. Bilingual abilities a plus but not a must. This is a part-time position involving customer service, data entry, and appointment confirming. Pay is $9 per hour.

Contact Rep: Working for the IRS in Holtsville, the contact representative position involves providing technical assistance to individuals and business through telephone interaction. Addressing, analyzing, and assisting with the resolution of issues and problems is the root of this position. Salary for this position is between $35,309 and $45,898. Must apply before September 8.

Alcohol Research Study Assistant: By the title you might have thought this was a position drinking alcohol but that’s not the case. This is a part-time opportunity for young adults ages 21-24. The position entails going into stores and purchasing alcohol to see if clerks are in fact asking for age verification. Pay is $15 per visit.

Recreation Counselor: Maryhaven Center of Hope in Holtsville has an opening for a recreation counslor. This is a full-time position that includes both day and evening shifts. High School diploma and at least one year experience working with the developmentally disabled is required.

Halloween Help: Even though summer is not officially behind us, Party City on Middle Country Road in Centereach is already looking to hire for Halloween. This is a part-time position and great for individuals with a flexible schedule. Apply in person at the store. 

Whole Foods Market: The folks at Whole Foods Market would like the Sachem community to know that on every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. the company’s Lake Grove location will be hosting a job hiring screening. To schedule an interview, candidates should email the company’s HR department at john.flaim@wholefoods.com. A flexible schedule is needed. Here are the positions currently available.


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