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IFS Industries Inc. (Now hiring!)

posted Feb 20, 2020, 7:56 AM by Librarian Carl

IFS Industries

The IFS Industries Inc. in Reading, PA, one of the world's leading manufactures of Adhesives, Coatings and Polymers has immediate openings. IFS Industries Inc. offers competitive wages and an attractive benefits package.

Now hiring!

Production Operators

Starting at $15 and hour!

Fill out an application at:
IFS Industries, Inc.
Building 1 Main Office
400 Orrton Ave.
Reading, PA 19611

Or email:
kgablehouse@ifscos.com

All applicants must successfully pass, interview, background investigation and

drug screening in order to qualify for full-time employment.

IFS Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Plan Employer.

Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Free Environment

| Attachments: IFS Open Positions Flyer 02122020.pdf

Returning Citizens Career Fair 02-17-20

posted Feb 10, 2020, 8:55 AM by Librarian Carl [ updated Feb 10, 2020, 8:58 AM ]

BCPS

Returning Citizens Career Fair

Monday, February 17, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 Penn St., Reading

10:00AM-2:00PM

This Career Fair is being held for individuals that are on probation or parole, have past involvement in the criminal justice system or domestic relations involvement.
Don't miss this great opportunity to meet with many employers that are willing to give people a second chance.

| Attachments: Returning Citizens Career Fair 02-17-20.pdf

Sam's Club (Hiring Event) 01-30-20

posted Jan 29, 2020, 10:04 AM by Librarian Carl

Sam's Club, Reading, PA is having a hiring event. Offers on the spot.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Interviewing for various positions. See here for more details.

9:00am-2:00pm

Sam's Club

5314 Allentown Pike

Temple, PA 19560

RACC Free Skills Training (earn up to $20/hr)

posted Dec 3, 2019, 1:22 PM by Librarian Carl

RACC Job Fair April 10th, 2019

posted Mar 26, 2019, 11:01 AM by Librarian Carl

Apr 10, 2019

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

RACC Job Fair

The job fair is open to the public in addition to RACC students.
Please dress professionally and bring several copies of your resume.

The Career Center at Reading Area Community College is hosting its annual Job Fair on April 10th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Schmidt Training and Technology Center. Representatives from for-profit, non-profit and government organizations will be on campus to meet with students seeking full-time, part-time and seasonal employment and internship opportunities.

The following employers will be present:

Abraxas Academy
Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc.
AMETEK Reading Alloys, Inc.
Applied Video Technology
Ashley Furniture Industries
Avon
Berks Packing Co.
Bethany Children’s Home
Brentwood Industries
Cardinal Systems, Inc.
CCRES
Cedar Haven Healthcare
Champion Personnel
Cocalico School District
County of Berks
Drug Plastics & Glass Co., Inc.
East Penn Mfg.
Elwood Staffing
Genesis HealthCare – Sanatoga Center
Grifols
HCR Manorcare
Home Instead Senior Care
Inperium Management Services
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
MACK Employment Services, Inc.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center
Olivet Boys and Girls Club
Open Systems Healthcare
Pathways
Pennsylvania Dept. of Corrections
PeopleShare
Phoebe Berks
Prospectus Berco
Prudential Advisors
QNS Recruiting
Reading Police Dept.
Redner’s Markets, Inc.
Rittenhouse Village
Robert Half – Accountemps
Robesonia Logistics
Security Guards, Inc.
St. Luke’s University Health Network
Tel Hai Retirement Community
The Highlands at Wyomissing
Threshold
Tompkins VIST Bank
Tower Health
Visions Federal Credit Union
Walmart
Wellspan Health
YMCA of Reading and Berks County.

Students and community members are all encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact the Career Center at 610-607-6246.

RACC Website: https://www.racc.edu/events/racc-job-fair

County of Berks Park Attendant (part-time)

posted Mar 19, 2019, 7:37 AM by Librarian Carl

POSITION SUMMARY:
Park Attendants are part time year round and seasonal employees that are responsible for overseeing all picnic reservations, meetings, wedding groups and other outside special functions ie: fundraising walks, runs; that occur at any Park facilities. The Park Attendant serves as the front line contact with the public and is required to assist Park patrons and visitors with information and direction. Park Attendants also assist Park Rangers with parking and other duties as needed. The Attendant must enjoy working with people, be available on a varied schedule working evenings and weekends and holidays, primarily in the summer season. Attendants will be scheduled to work at different Park locations, including overseeing operations at the Stonecliffe Recreation Area and Action Park, Gring’s Mill and all other Department facilities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

Ensure all group reservations are checked in and needs of groups are met and serves as liason between Parks & Recreation Department and renters.
Trash removal and pick up in areas.
Check and clean restrooms.
Assistance at special events held in Parks; ie: parking cars, provide support of groups; collecting Parking donations.
Provide visitor information services.
Lock and unlock facilities for group reservations..
Work with Park Rangers to provide guidance to patrons in following park rules and regulations.
Perform safety inspections of the Action Park equipment and surfaces prior to opening.
Grounds keeping duties which may include weeding, branch pick up and removal, sweeping.
Ability to troubleshoot event issues and be able to adapt to changing needs.
Maintain record of work performed, report all facility needs and issues.

Non-Essential Functions
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D. certification.
One (1) year of job related experience or training (ie: parks & recreation, customer service).
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
Possession or ability to obtain CPR/AED or First Aid certification.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent positive public relations and customer service skills.
Must enjoy working with the public.
Ability to adapt to changing departmental needs and priorities.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Must be able to work primarily weekends, evenings and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to work extended hours – sometimes 12-16 hours.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, stoop, climb and reach.
Ability to walk at various intervals.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Required to work outside and be exposed to variable weather conditions.
Position will require varied work shifts to ensure park coverage throughout the year including weekends, holidays and evenings.

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and

other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a
binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where
appropriate.

| Attachments: County of Berks - Park Attendant.pdf

Gage Personnel <OPEN RECRUITMENT>

posted Jul 24, 2017, 6:26 AM by Librarian Carl

Gage Personnel <OPEN RECRUITMENT>
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Room 110
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

A Gage Professional Recruitment Team Member will be onsite to meet with you!
Gage Personnel has a heavy need to hire in the following fields both entry level and skilled:
Customer Service
Manufacturing
Call Center … and more!

Pennsylvania CareerLink® Berks County
1920 Kutztown Road, Suite F, Reading, PA 19604
Phone 610-988-1300 Fax 610-988-1382 TTY 610-988-1312
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Language assistance services are available free of cost.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

| Attachments: Gage recruitment 7-26-17.pdf

Summer 2017 English Classes

posted Jun 23, 2017, 7:11 AM by Librarian Carl

Summer 2017
English Classes

Covenant Church
1201 Yerger Boulevard, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
610.374.7277

Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm

Penn State Berks Library
2080 Tulpehocken Road, Reading, PA 19610
610.396.6244

June 6 – August 1
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm

Reading Public Library: Main Branch
100 South Fifth Street, Reading, PA 19602
610.655.6350

Class starts in July
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 am

Reading Public Library: Southeast Branch
1426 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading PA 19602
610.655.6362

Tuesdays and Thursday, 6:30-9:00 pm

United Way Bilingual ESL
July 10-September 21

Morning (9:00-11:30 am) and evening (6:00-8:30 pm) classes
For Spanish speakers (bilingual program)
To register, call Norma Castro: 610.607.6227

| Attachments: Summer English Classes 2017.pdf

Direct Support Professional Open House/Interviews (Tue, April 25, 2017 9am -12pm)

posted Apr 18, 2017, 1:16 PM by Librarian Carl

Direct Support Professional Open Interviews

Tuesday, April 25, 2017 9am -12pm

InVision Human Services

1090 Commons Boulevard

Reading, PA 19605

Discover a Rewarding Career with InVision Human Services!

Various positions available
Creative shifts
Traditional & non-traditional hours

Great benefits
Extensive Paid Training
Paid Time Off

Work locations in Berks, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley, Chester, Bucks, and Montgomery Counties.

You may pre-register by emailing mmclendon@invisionhs.org , calling 484-671-2275 ext. 236, or simply walk-in to apply and interview.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and access to a vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.invisionhs.org

| Attachments: Open House Reading 4-25-17.pdf

Job Fair 2017 Event (Monday, May 1, 12-5pm)

posted Apr 11, 2017, 8:20 AM by Librarian Carl

What: Job Fair
When: Monday, May 1, 2017 (12:00 PM until 5:00 PM)
Where: Crowne Plaza, 1741 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, PA

Sponsored by
PENNSYLVANIA CAREERLINK® BERKS COUNTY and THE READING EAGLE COMPANY

JOBS - JOBS - JOBS ! Are you seeking employment or are you ready for a career change? This may be
the best opportunity for you to meet with a large number of employers representing a variety of
businesses in our area. You can “corner the job market” in one afternoon at one location.

Tips for Job Seekers

First impressions count ….dress appropriately for an interview
Bring a few resumes…. additional copies made free at the Job Fair
Arrange child care, if possible, so you can concentrate on meeting employers
Research companies you are interested in before the Job Fair …. see the full-page Job Fair ads in the April 23rd and April 30th editions of the Reading Eagle for participating employers

Attend a Workshop at the Job Fair

11:00 am How to Succeed at a Job Fair

Job Fair Etiquette
Job Application and Interviewing Tips
Follow-up Strategies

12:30 pm Tips for Job Seekers with Criminal Records
2:00 pm Veterans Benefits and Services

If you need special accommodations, please call the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation at 610-621-5800, by Friday, April 21, 2017.

Free parking is available at Crowne Plaza parking areas. Regular BARTA bus service is available to the vicinity of the Crowne Plaza from the BARTA Transportation Center at 8th and Cherry Streets.

Auxiliary aids & services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Language Assistance Services provided free of charge
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

See attached files for participating organizations

| Attachments: EmployerListForJobSeekerFlyer.spring2017.pdf JobSeekerFlyerSpring2017.eng.pdf JobSeekerFlyerSpring2017.spn.pdf