Job Opportunities

SBIDC assists job seekers in preparing for and obtaining placement in companies working within the following industries: Automotive Repair, Construction, Waste Management, Manufacturing & Industrial, Transportation & Warehousing, Wholesale, Utilities, among other industrial sectors. This assistance is provided through our Workforce 1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center (ITC), based at the Brooklyn Army Terminal and in affiliation with NYC Department of Small Business Services. 

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For Job Seekers interested in the following positions: Machinist, Welder, Fork Lift Operator, CDL Driver, Seamstress, Production Manager and other skilled positions reach out to Jessicka Duran at jduran@sbidc.org

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Want to know if you’re in the right place?

Here are some common positions that you may find working with our Workforce Team:

Metal Polisher
Construction
Job Description:
  • 5 years of experience in this field buffing, grinding, and polishing of metal structures.
  • Knowledge of metal finishing techniques – mirror, satin and custom finishes
  • Experience using hand tools and power tools including but not limited to back stand polishing wheels, disk grinders, flexible shaft, belt polisher, sander.
  • Experience with various types of metals (stainless, aluminum, bronze)
  • Experienced in surface preparation and paint finishing (color sanding and finish polishing).
  • Self-starter with the ability to properly manage time
  • Team player
  • Must have strong attention to detail
Job Requirements:
  • Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Grind and polish stainless steel, bronze and aluminum parts and finish products.
  • Measure and mark objects and parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
  • Select abrasives according to materials, sizes and shapes of workpieces, amount of stock to be removed, finishes specified, and steps in finishing processes.
  • Grind, Sand, Clean and Finish parts using hand tools or power equipment for a high polish mirror finish
  • Grind down welds using handheld grinder
  • Keeps work area clean.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives

Production Associate
Manufacturing
Job Description:
  • Experience working in a production environment is considered an asset.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs. repeatedly.
  • Comfortable working independently as well as in a team setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Job Requirements:
  • Operates and monitors assigned lines, materials, and finished products as necessary to facilitate proper flow and machine operation.
  • Coordinates the movement of products from the production lines to the skids.
  • Examines product for quality and ensures all Food Safety Handling Procedures are followed.
  • Records daily logs of packages, bags, and wasted packaging material.
  • Inspects date codes for accuracy and legibility.
  • Adopts a culture of cleanliness and safety in the work environment.
Courier
Warehousing/Wholesale
Job Description:
  • Must have a smart phone with downloadable app capability and be familiar with routing/GPS tools (iPhone 6 and above, newer Android models)
  • Available on evenings & weekends
  • Sound knowledge of road safety regulations
  • Ability to work well under pressure and with a sense of urgency
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Reliable and punctual
Job Requirements:
  • Pick up and deliver various  packages to specified locations, as per the delivery instructions provided by dispatch staff and/or the provided app
  • Verify addresses and locations before each delivery to ensure that there are no errors, as well as carefully plan travel routes to ensure that packages are delivered to customers in a timely manner
  • Secure packages to prevent damage during transit with provided bag(s)
  • Confirm order status via app at both pickup from location and delivery to the customer
  • Regularly communicate with dispatch staff to provide delivery exceptions and notify dispatch of any conditions that may delay or impact deliveries
  • Create a positive customer experience at time of delivery through positive and professional interaction with the customer and by answering any questions the customer may have regarding their delivery
  • Wear provided uniform
Picker Packer
Manufacturing/Warehouse
Job Description:
  • Prior warehouse experienced preferred but not required
  • Dependable daily attendance and ability to meet productivity goals
  • Strong organizational work and detail-oriented
  • Shifts are long shifts will be working 10-12 hours per day.
  • Will be working in cold storage warehouse picking and packing food orders.
  • Must be able follow food safety protocol
Job Requirements:
  • Pull products using order sheet or RF Scanner
  • Package products and stage for shipment
  • Perform merchandise scan-ins, and other required quality assurance steps that confirm the contents of each order while tracking inventory for the company
  • Receive, verify, stage, and stock incoming material
  • Ensure the warehouse area is cleaned, organized, and follow all safety procedures
Commercial Driver
Transportation
Job Description:
  • Knowledge of 5 boroughs
  • Clean Driving Record, 3 years
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • CDL (Class A or  B)
  • No more than 3 Convictions in the past 3 years
Job Requirements:
  • Operating vehicles 40 foot vehicle
  • Picking up and dropping off passengers
  • Following schedules
  • Securing mobility equipment inside the vehicle
  • Maintaining records
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