Job Seekers Find Dozens of Positions at OCC Job Fair as Employers Search for Workers

WAER | By Chris Bolt

Published June 14, 2021 at 8:56 PM EDT

CNY companies offered dozens of jobs at OCC employment fair. Some have sign-on bonuses and some job seekers could get hired on the spot. Many positions still available (see below)

Around 20 local companies tried to fill dozens of job openings at an employment fair at Onondaga Community College this week. The event drew about 50 job seekers, who in some cases could get hired on the spot. However, many positions remain open.

The positions offered range from restaurant work to health care, hotel jobs to construction and trades, accounting to government jobs and agriculture. Andy’s Produce and Food Service helped organize the event and is looking for drivers and warehouse workers. Other companies with multiple openings include: Byrne Dairy, Loretto, Dinosaur Barbeque, C-R Fletcher and others.

Some of the positions also include sign-on bonuses. many of the positions are still vacant so job seekers can contact the companies that participated.

Many businesses, here and across the nation, are having trouble finding workers while some people are getting enhanced unemployment benefits. Employers looking for specific skills are having even more trouble.

JOB FAIR PARTICIPANTS - POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Andy's Produce & Food Service

Driver, Warehouse - $250 sign on bonus available after 120 days of employment

Apizza Regionale

Culinary Shift Lead (nights), Pizziolo (days & nights}, Dishwasher (days}, Salad Prep (days), Server/Bartender (days & nights), Backwaiter (nights)

Byrne Dairy

Manufacturing, Warehouse Operator, Warehouse Inventory, CDL Driver, Bulk Tank Driver, Filler Operators, Maintenance Mechanic, Quality Engineer, Raw Lab Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Packaging Operator and Talent Requisition Manager

CR Fletcher Associates

Accounting/Finance, Sales/Marketing, Information Technology, Human Resources, Administrative/Customer Service, Warehouse/Light Industrial - Some attendance & sign on bonus opportunities available

Courtyard & Residence Inn Syracuse Downtown

Housekeeping, Overnight Houseman, Front Desk/Guest Services Representative, Bistro Attendants & Cooks - Sign on bonus for certain positions available

Dinosaur Barbecue

Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, Catering Staff, Busser, Barback,

Cleaning/Maintenance - $275 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment

Eagle Metalcraft, Inc.

Painter/Powdercoating, CNC Machinist, Precision Sheet Metal

Kitty Hoynes

Hiring for All Positions

Loretto

Dining/Food Services, Housekeeping, Nurse's Aide (paid training & certification), Home Health Aide (paid training & certification), Nursing (RN/LPN) & Human Resource positions

Onondaga County

Civil Service Positions

Onondaga Community College

Onondaga County Water Environmental Protection

Skilled Trades: electricians, plumbers, maintenance workers & more

Nestico's I Chelsea's / Rise & Grind/ Nestico's Too!

Restaurant Hospitality Positions: Back of House (kitchen), Front of House (Servers & Bar) - Employee Benefits & possible cash incentives

North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

Journeyman Carpenters & Apprentice Carpenters

Stadium International Trucks

Diesel Technician,Parts Salespeople, New & Used Truck Salespeople

STS Trailer & Truck Equipment

Heavy-duty Technicians, Office Ad min Summer Intern, Parts Sales Counter Rep, & more - Sign on bonus available for some positions TJ Sheehan Distributing, Inc. Delivery Driver, Warehouse Worker - sign-n bonus available!