From a candidate...

“The atmosphere here was really professional and made me feel more like a person that was being treated professionally. I feel that Furst can help me reach my future endeavors just by the way they presented themselves to me.”

Press Assistants, Machine Operators and Material Handlers

Furst-to-Hire opportunities in Marengo, IL. Individuals should have 2 to 5 years manufacturing experience in Machine Operating, Press Set Up, and/or Material Handling. Shifts vary from 8-hr shifts on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and a 12-hr rotating shift both days and nights.

Location: Marengo, IL

Pay: $10.00 to $12.25 per hour

Shifts/Hours: 36 to 48 hours per week. 8 hours shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) or 12 hour shifts (days and nights).

Type of Placement: Furst-to-Hire

Start Date: ASAP

Experience: 2 to 5 years manufacturing

Requirements:

Must successfully complete a drug and background screening.
Must have a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
Apply on-line 24/7 @ www.furststaff.com or submit your resume to: belvidere@furststaff.com or call Furst in Belvidere @ 815.547.1101

FurstStaffing provides comprehensive staffing solutions for industrial, administrative and office support, medical office, engineering, technical and professional positions. Furst Staffing provides temporary, Furst-to-Hire and direct hire services, as well as exclusive on-site programs throughout Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin and the Chicagoland area.

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FurstStaffing is hiring for GENERAL MILLS!!!!

In the words of Randy Jackson on American Idol, "Check this out". 25 open packing positions in Belvidere, IL working for FurstStaffing at General Mills. What shifts are available? We have all three shifts (1st, 2nd and 3rd) straight 8-hr shifts plus there are 12 hour shifts available too. Those run Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday, again both day and night shift available. Pay is up to $9.50/hr.

Candidates who have strong communication and who excel at building relationships may qualify for a "Furst Assistant" opportunity. This is a working packing position with added responsibility and additional pay. All positions require HS/GED, successful completion of a drug test & background screening. Positions require the ability to stand for the duration of the shift and ability to lift 50lbs repetitively.

Listen up! Here's how to apply: Apply on-line 24/7 @ www.furststaff.com (Please use the referral code ADR203). Other option is to apply in-person at our ROCKFORD office @ 2580 Charles Street, ROCKFORD, IL 61108. Any questions, give Pam, Lynn or Kara at call at 815.229.7810.

Does Grammar Matter? Absolutely!

Does Grammar Matter? Absolutely!

I'm constantly amazed by the sloppy use of email in the business world. I don't understand why such little effort goes into some basic emails. Is it because emailing is now part of a routine resulting in no extra thought? I admit, I may be a bit tough when it comes to grammar and phrasing expectations, but I still think there should be a minimum standard for anyone sending a business email.

If you use email on a regular basis in your career, please realize that sending an email with blatant grammar errors truly does reflect on your professionalism. Email has become an integral part of building a business relationship. Because of that, email contributes to how others form opinions about you.

Not too long ago, I received an email from someone who used "hear" when they should have used "here". It was one of my first contacts with the person, and it leapt off the screen. It did, in fact, contribute to my overall opinion of the person's business savvy, attention to detail, and intelligence.

I admire people who can write effectively yet casually enough so it seems as if they are speaking the words directly to me. Unfortunately, I struggle with that skill a bit. Maybe it's because I'm focused too much on getting the wording exactly right. On the other hand, I have seen some people take this "style" to the extreme. Run-on sentences...half-finished thoughts trailing into each other...excessive use of aposiopesis ...casual to the point of being unreadable...

Correct grammar may not always be a black and white issue. I do acknowledge that there can be more than one way to correctly write the same thing. I'm not sure I agree with everything on the following web pages but here are a few interesting places to brush up on your grammar:

10 Flagrant Grammar Mistakes That Make You Look Stupid - http://news.zdnet.co.uk/itmanagement/0,1000000308,39273376,00.htm

Dodge the Grammar Traps - www.webpagecontent.com/arc_archive/138/5/

Most Annoying Grammar Mistakes in English - http://www3.telus.net/linguisticsissues/commonerrorsinenglish.html

Five Grammatical Errors That Make You Look Dumb - http://www.copyblogger.com/5-common-mistakes-that-make-you-look-dumb/

Our guest blogger is Susan Larkin, CTS, CSP, Vice President of Allied Personnel. Allied Personnel Services is a partner of FurstStaffing through ANSERTEAM, a group of independently owned staffing firms throughout North America who work together to service regional and national accounts. Allied Personnel has been a pioneer in Eastern Pennsylvannia's staffing industry since its founding in 1984. Congratulations on your 25th anniversary!! www.alliedps.com

Furst Staffing in a Logistics Center

“I had gone through several staffing vendors before settling on FurstStaffing almost fifteen years ago. What set them apart was not only their price but their flexibility and desires to please me, the customer. They are always available to help and treat me like a part of their Furst family, always very friendly. I get several phone calls from other staffing outfits trying to get their foot in the door but I do not see the need to change since all my needs are met. Although our company has an account with a national service I was able to justify the use of Furst in our facility.”

-John, Operations Supervisor, Logistics Center.

FurstStaffing is a Certified Women Owned Business Enterprise, WBENC

Bookkeeper

Excellent Furst-to-Hire opportunity in Rockford, IL for an experienced Bookkeeper. Bookkeeper will be responsible for AP, AR, Payroll for 60-80 field employees on a weekly basis. Lots of data entry processing time slips. Payroll is complex. Will be writing checks for AP. Billing. Must be assertive to do collections from insurance. Experience with medical claims and medical billing is a plus.

Location: Rockford, IL

Type of Placement: Furst-to-Hire

Shift: 30-40 hours per week. 8:30am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.

Salary: $13.00 per hour.

Software: MS Word & Excel (including formulas)

Job Requirements

• Successful candidate will be detail oriented and organized.
• Medical claims & medical billing is a plus
• Strong customer service skill is needed.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel (incl. formulas).
• Must have previous bookkeeping experience. Minimum of 1 year

Please submit your resume to:

furst.nre@furststaff.com

To view all of the opportunities available through FurstStaffing & FurstProfessionals, visit: http://www.furststaff.com/

Are you looking for a better opportunity? A new challenge? Flexibility?

Each year, FurstStaffing helps thousands of people in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin and the Chicago area get hired. At FurstStaffing, our experienced team of staffing professionals will help you find a job that matches your qualifications...and your expectations. Our goal is to give you more control over your career.

Electrical Machine Maintenance Mechanic in Rockford

Excellent project with a solid Rockford business. The Electrical Machine Maintenance Mechanic will:

• Perform routine electrical/mechanical machine maintenance on packaging machines.
• Designs, coordinates and performs equipment pneumatic, electro-mechanical and electronic functions.
• Following safe and proper procedures, is capable of coordinating and performing the most complex building and equipment electrical functions, including: diagnosing causes of malfunctions, installation and maintenance of sophisticated systems, and general electrical maintenance work.

Location: Rockford, IL

Pay: $16 to $18 per hour worked.

Shift: 1st shift, 40 hours per week.

Start Date: ASAP

Degree: Education and training equivalent to vacational or high school plus completion of a recognized 3-4 year electrical training program.

Experience Minimum: 4 years in a manufacturing environment.

Job Requirements

• Perform electrical machine maintenance on packaging machines.
• Capable of reading, interpreting, and drawing pneumatic, electrical and electronic diagrams and schematics, computer programming.
• Allen Bradley PLC's and HMI (Human Machine Interface)
• Comfortable working around 480V, pull conduit, wiring, repairing motors.

Do you have to experience for this project? Please submit your resume to: furstpros@furstpros.com or contact Paula with FurstProfessionals directly @ 815.997.1442.

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FurstStaffing is hiring for GENERAL MILLS!!!!

FurstStaffing is hiring for General Mills in Belvidere!

66 OPEN POSITIONS!!!

1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift (8 hours) are available as well as 12 hour shifts (Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat, day & night). Various responsibilities include Assembly, Packaging, and Machine Attendant skills. Additional pay incentive opportunities for candidates with excellent communication skills, ability to take initiative, and who excel at building relationships.

• Successful completion of a drug test & background check are required.
• HS/GED.
• Positions require standing for duration of shift and the ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively.

Apply on-line using referral code ADR203 or apply in-person @ 915 E. Pleasant St (Belvidere) – General Mills Credit Union. FurstStaffing is in the back of the building or apply @ our Rockford office at 2580 Charles Street.