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Veteran Employment Opportunity – Merchants FoodService

Merchants FoodService
Position:

Delivery Driver

Locations:

  • Jackson, GA
  • Tifton, GA
  • Ocala, FL
  • Tampa, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL

Apply by WEB:

www.merchantsfoodservice.com

About Us:

In the food service industry, great taste must be delivered on time. That’s what Merchants Foodservice does best. As a division of The Merchants Company, Merchants Foodservice is a traditional, broadline food service distributor that offers superior food and ingredients in bulk, from trusted names—including our Exclusive Brands.

As one of the fastest-growing wholesale food suppliers in the nation, our food and beverages supply over 6,000 commercial kitchens in nine states across the Southeast.

What sets Merchants Foodservice apart from other commercial food service distributors is the “extra measure of service” we provide. A level of responsiveness our customers have come to depend upon. That’s why Merchants Foodservice is a top food distributor for fine restaurants, hospitals, schools and institutions alike.

From beef and poultry, to fresh produce, frozen or pre-packaged specialty foods, and even supplies like mops, pan liners and paper plates, we keep over 12,000 food and restaurant supplies in stock. Our food service trucks cover North and South Carolina westward through Tennessee and Georgia to Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas.

Job Description:

It will be the responsibility of the delivery driver to:

  • Check route paper work prior to leaving yard
  • Ensure that he/she has correct trailer & tractor
  • Sign into on board computer with route no & id
  • Drive Safely & follow all DOT rules & regulations
  • Deliver all product error free & in a timely manner
  • Collect any monies due as indicated by invoice
  • Complete all necessary paperwork
  • Upon return to yard empty trailer (consolidate at domiciles )
  • Separate, sort & account for all invoices
  • Place all money envelopes in the safe or route bag
  • Verify & sign off on pick up slips
  • Any other driver duties that may be assigned

Skill, Knowledge & Abilities:

  • Basic knowledge of route delivery.
  • Able to read & understand an invoice.
  • Safe driving habits & driving record & acceptable MVR, able to lift 50+ pounds on a continuous basis.
  • Customer Service attitude.

Physical Body Positions:

  • Sitting
  • Walking
  • Standing
  • Bending

Body Movements: 

  • Use of hands, arms, legs, eyes and voice.
Mental: 
  • Requires basic communication and math skills. Must be able to comprehend industry terms. Computer literate, able to operate on board computer system

Working environment: 

  • Outside in all weather conditions.
  • Tractor cab & inside trailer & customer premises including coolers & freezers

Education Required: 

  • High School or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum two years driving experience with the proper license

Click here for printable flyer.

EEO / AA / Employer / Vet / Disabled


Veteran & Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit

Navyjobfair

You are cordially invited to participate in the Department of the Navy’s Veteran & Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit on Thursday, June 2nd at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel – Tampa Airport – Westshore, Tampa, FL. The Hiring Fair is from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and will run in conjunction with veteran focused workshops.

REGISTER at: http://www.HireAVet.navy.mil

-Updates and additional information also available on website above.

*WALK-INS are welcome

* Please bring employment support documentation IF ABLE (DD-214, Statement of Service, Schedule A, Disability Rating, Transcripts etc.); not required

The Hiring Fair will be led by the Department of Defense’s Hiring Heroes. The employers’ efforts will be focused on providing career opportunities as well as on-site, interview opportunities for qualified wounded, ill, injured, transitioning Service members, Veterans, their spouses, family members and primary caregivers.

Click here to download flyer with schedule.


Veteran Employment Opportunity – Heavy Equipment Operators – Temp

Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas, FL
Position:

Heavy Equipment Operator – Temporary (Multiple Positions)

THESE ARE PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITIONS WITH NO BENEFITS. SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Minimum Starting Salaries:

Trainees, $11.50 per hour
Dump Truck Operators: $13.00 per hour
Bulldozer Operators / Excavator Operators: $15.00 per hour

SALARIES ADJUSTABLE BASED ON KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Nature of Work:

These are construction equipment operators for a large earth-moving project at Orlando Wetlands Park tentatively beginning in May and continuing through September 2016.

Work Location:

 

Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas, Florida

Work Hours: 

Typically Monday through Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with no minimum guarantee.

Minimum Requirements: 

  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – TEMPORARY:  Ability to read, write, and follow instructions. One year experience operating of articulating end-dump truck, bulldozer, and/or excavator. Florida driver license required.

  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE – TEMPORARY:  Ability to read, write, and follow instructions and willingness to learn. Some experience operating heavy construction / earth-moving experience desired. Florida driver license required.

 Physical Demands and Work Environment: 
  • Frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds
  • Multi-temperature environment
  • Post-offer assessment will be given to determine if the applicant meets the ergonomic requirements for the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Additional Information: 

EXPERIENCE IS NOT NECESSARY – WILLING TO TRAIN

All resumes should be submitted NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016. EMPLOYER WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE RESUMES!

IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE DETAILED EXPERIENCE INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE LIST DATES OF EMPLOYMENT AND TYPES OF EQUIPMENT OPERATED.

VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

How to Apply

Veteran must have clean background and Driver’s License. Please submit all resumes to the following for prescreening.

Please submit all resumes to Ellamay “Annie” Artis, CESP at Veteran Community Employment Coordinator at ellamay.artis@va.gov.


Veteran Employment Opportunity – Martin Brower

Martin Brower
Position:

Class A Deliver Driver

Apply by WEB:

www.mbhires.com or call 1-877-624-4737 ext 101

Position Summary:

Responsible for the safe operation of company equipment and timely, courteous delivery of product to our customers.

About Martin Brower:

Martin Brower is committed to being the world’s leading logistics services provider for the quick-service restaurant industry. We operate out of 55 Distribution centers across 17 countries around the world providing consistency for our suppliers operations and vast career opportunities for our employees. We are a world-class company whose success is directly attributed to our world-class people empowered by training and development plans and augmented by the best technology in the industry. Our customers are the heart of our business because our business is protecting their business with tips you can get if you navigate here. This commitment and leadership has been recognized by our supply chain partners through a Strategic Partner Award, Supplier of the Year Award, President’s Award and most recently the People First Award.

Martin Brower is a division of Reyes Holdings, L.L.C. Aligned with leading brewers and foodservice providers, the companies that comprise Reyes Holdings deliver the best-known brands and widest variety of food and beverage items to restaurants and retailers around the world.

Positions Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Delivering products to our customer utilizing various methodologies that may include manual conveyors, carts or pallets in a multi-temperature environment
  • Effectively maneuver equipment on lots with obstacles and limited space
  • Provide exceptional customer service to each customer
  • Accurately complete necessary paperwork
  • Utilize on-board computer program (XATA)
  • Understand and abide by all Company policies, government regulations, and safe work processes at all times
  • Any other duties as assigned
  • Required Skills and Experience:
  • 21 years of age
  • Class A CDL
  • Have and maintain an acceptable MVR in compliance with DOT requirements
  • Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience or equivalent military experience
  • Willing to work any schedule, including weekends and holidays, due to our 24/7 environment
  • Customer-focused, team-player attitude
  • Demonstrated safety behavior
  • This position must pass post-offer background, pre-employment screening, DOT Physical and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

  • Prior foodservice distribution/delivery experience
 Physical Demands and Work Environment: 
  • Frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds
  • Multi-temperature environment
  • Post-offer assessment will be given to determine if the applicant meets the ergonomic requirements for the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits: 

Martin-Brower knows our employees work hard, so we offer competitive wages and a generous benefits package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are many opportunities for you to distinguish yourself and move up in our stable company through excellent work performance.

Benefits include: 

  • Various health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance options
  • Life insurance, dependent and supplemental options available
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance, supplemental and dependent options available
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • 401(K) plan with company matching
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Wellness programs
  • Home/Auto insurance
  • Roadside assistance coverage
  • Legal aid

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made if there are ever involved in an accident and how insurance can cover for those situations. For those who need legal assistance after an accident, then consider getting help from an auto accident attorney.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace..

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

How to Apply

To apply, visit www.mbhires.com or 1-877-MB HIRES


Veteran Employment Opportunity – Envoy Mortgage

Envoy Mortgage
Functional Title of Position:

Loan Originator

Reports to:

Branch Manager

Department / Branch:

Field

Location:

Field

General Summary:

(Full-time) – Obtains purchase and refinance mortgage loans in accordance with established policies and procedures and appropriate guidelines by calling upon realtors; builders; past clients and referral partners; provides strong communication and support to management, underwriting, processors, and customers to clear stipulations needed. Reviews loans in process daily and determines which loans must be processed immediately. Performs document audit to approve or reject each loan package for funding. Resolves any exceptions with customer prior to funding. Administers the timely daily disbursement and receipt of funds. Enters data from new loan applications and other documents into computer system. Orders credit reports, appraisals, flood certifications, and title work. Refers loans that do not meet basic standards to staff underwriter. Provides follow-up on a consistent basis with internal staff, borrowers, and agents to complete processing. Analyzes loan files and submits completed loans for approval. Responds to inquiries from agents/referral partners and borrowers regarding status of loans in process. Completes loan sheets and conversion logs. Collects fees. Ensures regulatory compliance. Creates and maintains loan files. Processes approval and denial letters. Maintains status of all files in process and updates as needed; keeps abreast of all FHA, VA, and conventional guidelines and changes that may affect loan status. Completes all required paperwork and forms in a timely and accurate manner; prepares all required reports.

(Part-time) – Obtains purchase and refinance mortgage loans in accordance with established policies and procedures and appropriate guidelines by calling upon realtors; builders; past clients and referral partners; provides strong communication and support to management, underwriting, processors, and customers to clear stipulations needed. Reviews loans in process daily and determines which loans must be processed immediately. Performs document audit to approve or reject each loan package for funding. Resolves any exceptions with customer prior to funding. Administers the timely daily disbursement and receipt of funds. Enters data from new loan applications and other documents into computer system. Orders credit reports, appraisals, flood certifications, and title work. Refers loans that do not meet basic standards to staff underwriter. Provides follow-up on a consistent basis with internal staff, borrowers, and agents to complete processing. Analyzes loan files and submits completed loans for approval. Responds to inquiries from agents/referrals partners and borrowers regarding status of loans in process. Completes loan sheets and conversion logs. Collects fees. Ensures regulatory compliance. Creates and maintains loan files. Processes approval and denial letters. Maintains status of all files in process and updates as needed; keeps abreast of all FHA, VA, and conventional guidelines and changes that may affect loan status. Completes all required paperwork and forms in a timely and accurate manner; prepares all required reports.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

  • Promote Envoy’s products to Real Estate Agents, Home Buyers, other lead sources and allreferral sources.
  • Procure new loan applications that result in funded loans.
  • Request and gather relevant information/documents from the borrower to complete the application, its structure and all loan disclosures. This must be done in coordination with processing as well as underwriting.
  • Adhere to all Envoy standards, including, but not limited to production minimums and customer service.
  • Educate borrowers on current offerings and programs for which they qualify
  • Stay current on personal finance principles in order to offer comprehensive mortgage advice to clients
  • Monitor the process and communicate effectively with the borrower and all other parties to the transaction on the status of the loan
  • Present complete and accurate files to the Processor
  • Coordinate the flow of information to all concerned parties
  • Prospect for new loan applications by meeting with and presenting products to
  • potential referral sources such as realtors, CPAs, financial planners and past clients
  • Stay current with required continuing education, new products, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guidelines, Envoy guidelines and overlays, and HUD guidelines
  • Maintain contact with past clients to promote Envoy’s products
  • Ensure all marketing is performed in a manner that is compliant
  • Ensure maintenance of a current license to perform Loan Originator duties within their assigned branch
  • Comply with local, state and federal laws regarding position
  • Conduct business in an ethical manner and in the best interest of Envoy, with Envoy’s
  • core values in mind
  • Any additional duties that may be assigned by the Branch Manager

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. THE INCUMBENT WILL ALSO PERFORM OTHER REASONABLY RELATED BUSINESS DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY MANAGEMENT.

 Minimum Qualifications
  • Must hold State NMLS or obtain applicable State license within XXX days of employment or employment will be terminated
  • Satisfactorily pass background check

Physical Requirements

  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  •   Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl

How to Apply

Send all eligible resumes to Albert Diaz, Veterans Services Director with PROJECT: VetRelief.


Veteran Employment Opportunity – Envoy Mortgage

Envoy Mortgage
Functional Title of Position:

Loan Originator Assistant – Unlicensed

Reports to:

Branch Manager

Department / Branch:

Field

General Summary:

This position may be used for unlicensed Loan Originators working towards or waiting for approval from the state regarding licensing. They will be responsible for providing administrative support to loan originators within assigned branch.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

  • Primary duty may be to become a licensed loan originator for assigned branch.
  • Assist in gathering loan material for assigned loans files.
  • Responsible for the development of leads for a specific loan originator.
  • Become familiar with Envoy’s process, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to learn, or have past in-depth experience, in mortgage banking process, with a preference in residential mortgage banking.
  • Complete knowledge of Envoy’s products, systems and competitive advantages.
  • Superior ability with required communication, organizational and computer skills.

Under no circumstances will the Marketing Representative engage in any of the following tasks:

  • Quoting rates;
  • Offering or negotiating the terms of a mortgage loan;
  • Taking a mortgage loan application;
  • Any other activities that require a Loan Originator License.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. THE INCUMBENT WILL ALSO PERFORM OTHER REASONABLY RELATED BUSINESS DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY MANAGEMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3-5 Years of experience in similar setting
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • Excellent customer service skills and working in a team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills are a must
  • Must be a self-starter who is reliable, detail oriented and the ability to resolve issues
  • Strong relationship building a must, along with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to analyze issues and create effective resolutions, while managing multiple projects at one time.

Physical Requirements

  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

How to Apply

Send all eligible resumes to Albert Diaz, Veterans Services Director with PROJECT: VetRelief.

 

Click here for printable version.


Veteran Employment Opportunity – United States Postal Service

United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 10013924

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the examination may be limited.

Branch

Gulf Atlantic District

Job Posting Period

04/04/2016 – 04/18/2016

This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.

Job Title

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Facility Location

JACKSONVILLE VMF
1100 KINGS RD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32203-9302

CONTACT INFORMATION: Margaret A. Simon-Anderson, Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Facility, 904-359-2832, margaret.anderson@usps.gov

Position Information

Title: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Occupation Code: 5823-0001
Non-Scheduled Days: VARIES
Hours: VARIES

DRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide.

SALARY RANGE: $41,185 – $55,633 annual salary paid bi-weekly
FINANCE NUMBER: 114383
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental procedures you can get quoted at this website, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Accounts to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses are also available. We offer ten paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.

Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.

Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/employment to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be conveyed by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondences to be received.

@usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com

EXAM REQUIRED: If you are invited to take this test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity.

SUPERVISION
Manager, Vehicle Maintenance; Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance; or other designated supervisor.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:

Requirements

    1. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement to be drug free, if you need to pass the test but your meds will not allow it, try the best synthetic urine. A pre-employment drug test is used to determine if a prospective hire uses illicit substances or abuses prescription medication. It may also be used for employees who are returning to work after an injury or absence, at which time it may be referred to as a pre-placement drug test.
    2. However, if applicants are found to be under the influence or have had a drug-intake history, then they’d be banned from reapplying for a certain time and would be put under the care of a rehab center like Hope Canyon Recovery or Legacy Healing Miami Fl for treatment options (If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, call the same centre posthaste). Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity, if you do, please visit this website, run the background check and then upload the results. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Current non-career Postal Service employees who wish to apply for this vacancy must go to usps.com/employment and use your existing eCareer Profile to apply. Do not log into LiteBlue; if you logged into LiteBlue, log out and close your browser before going to usps.com/employment.

Functional Purpose

Performs routine and complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet; troubleshoots and diagnoses more complex vehicle malfunctions using a variety of computerized test equipment; may provide assistance to lower level employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Diagnoses operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs operational checks on engines; its major supporting systems, parts, components, assemblies; including emissions systems, electrical, computer and electronic controlled components used for companies when they do an Electronic Box Build o other similar process.
  2. Performs various computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes and other information from electronic scanners and test analyzers; uses reference materials such as service manuals and wiring schematics to determine operational difficulties, driveability problems and evaluates performance efficiency.
  3. Conducts visual and auditory vehicle inspections, road calls and road tests before and after maintenance and repairs; annotates vehicle problems on work orders.
  4. Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics and technicians on more difficult repairs and in the use of specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment.
  5. Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections.
  6. Prepares and updates vehicle records, maintains vehicle records; annotates labor time, parts and/orequipment and other pertinent data on work orders.
  7. Performs engine tune-ups; removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans parts, components, assemblies and accessories; uses a variety of specialized test equipment to adjust systems and components to prescribed operating tolerances.
  8. Troubleshoots malfunctioning vehicles resulting from road calls and identifies improperly functioning part(s) and repairs or replaces.
  9. Repairs and replaces major components including transmissions , differentials, brake systems, power assist units, steering and suspension assemblies.
  10. Performs other job related duties and responsibilities in support of primary duties.
  11. Follows all established safety practices and procedures; complies with all postal, local, state and federal environmental regulations and policies.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting’s closing date. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans’ preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.