PT, Bilingual, Central Scheduling Representative

Great Furst-to-Hire, Part Time opportunity in Rockford. Our client is an establish not for profit organization. They are in need of a Central Scheduling Representative. The Central Scheduling Representative will answer incoming calls, schedule patient appointments and perform other general clerical duties. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Location: Rockford, IL (Northern Illinois)

Hours: Part Time. 8am to 12pm (noon), Monday through Friday. 20 hours per week.

Type of Placement: Furst-to-Hire

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: Based on previous experience.

Minimum Experience Required: Successful candidates will have at least 1 year experience answering phones and scheduling health care appointments.

Job Requirements

• Bilingual, English and Spanish.
• Ability to work 8am to noon, Monday-Friday.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Accurate Data Entry Skills
• Ability to work in a team environment successfully
• Good basic math aptitude
• Must have a HS Dip/GED

If you are Bilingual (English/Spanish), please submit your resume to: furst.lsm@furststaff.com. Or you may call Lori with FurstStaffing in Rockford @ 815.229.7810.

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

We know how to recognize talent. We have been doing it since 1971. Our team's longevity, experience and commitment to personalized attention ensure we will only refer qualified candidates in a timely, efficient manner. We listen. We understand. And we can help

Each year, FurstStaffing helps thousands of people get hired. Top companies come to Furst with their open positions because they know our employees are the best. Shouldn't you be a part of the FurstStaffing team? Temporary or full-time, if you have the right skills, we can offer you excellent employment opportunities.

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.

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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Never Used a Staffing Firm....Here's what to expect and why it might be a good idea.

The labor market is changing. Companies are laying people off and downsizing. The unpredictable economic times are challenging for businesses and the individuals who have lost their jobs.

We have met with a number of individuals who have never had to partner with a staffing firm before and are unsure of what a staffing firm is all about and what they should expect. We will try and answer some of these questions in this blog.

A staffing firm is a company that serves two clients: individuals seeking employment and companies seeking employees. When partnering with a staffing firm you need to do your due diligence and make sure the staffing firm is a reputable firm. Ask friends, co-workers, family, and your former HR representative for recommendations. Most staffing firms have thorough screening processes that include: pre-screening, completed applications, face-to-face interviews, references checks, and skills evaluations. Positions can range from C.E.O. to laborer. Typically, staffing firms offer three types of employment: project/supplemental/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement.

Supplemental or temporary staffing are projects that can last a couple of hours to several years. Companies will hire a staffing firm to help find employees to cover vacations, medical leaves, or to meet high workloads. These types of projects are great for individuals seeking employment for a number of reasons:

• It provides a source of income while seeking a regular, full-time opportunity.
• The staffing firm can act as a job reference and resume builder to fill gaps in your employment history while between jobs.
• Companies often call staffing firms to fill immediate needs. So, you could find employment fast.
• Temporary work allows you to accept assignments that meet your availability.
• Many companies hire their internal staff from the ‘temporary’ employees. The temporary employees have already been trained and assimilated to the environment.
• The temporary position can provide you with great networking opportunities. Meeting people in your industry and developing some good job leads through this interaction.
• You can gain experience in a new field. You may have the skills to do the job, but lack the experience. Sometimes a staffing firm can help you gain that much needed experience. Or it may be an industry or career you had not thought of previously.
• Many staffing firms provide access to benefits.
  Staffing firms have access to job leads that are not advertised.
• 2.5 million people a day are employed in the staffing industry. (American Staffing Association)

Temp-to-Hire (or what we call Furst-to-Hire) is when a company has an internal need and would like to “try before they buy”. Recruiting, screening, testing, training and hiring an employee is expensive. Many companies want to make sure the individual they are hiring has the skills they say they do and have the personality that will be a good match in their environment. A temp-to-hire, is a temporary project with a set time period that the employee would be on the project at the client before the client would hire that employee internally. If the client or employee felt that this arrangement would not work out long term…the project would end and the staffing firm would find another employee for the company, while assigning the employee to a different project that would better fit their goals.

A temp-to-hire includes all of the benefits that a temporary project offers plus it allows you the opportunity to try a company before committing to a full-time, internal position. It is difficult to interpret a company based on one or two interviews. The goal is to find a position that is a long term career move and a temp-to-hire allows you the chance to see the day-to-day operation and make sure that the position accomplishes your career goals and meets the criteria you have established.

• 8 out of 10 employers feel that staffing firms offer a good way to find people who can become internal employees. (American Staffing Association)
• 72% of temporary workers obtain an internal position while working through a staffing firm. (American Staffing Association)

Direct placement occurs when a staffing firm is engaged to match a candidate’s skills with a specific job opportunity and the candidate is hired directly by the client company. They are never employed by the staffing firm. Companies may hire the staffing firm to do this to eliminate the time and expense to conduct a job search. They may not have the internal staff to sort through all of the resumes they receive.

The hiring company usually interviews several candidates from those presented and makes the decision on who will best fit their needs. The staffing firm will present the job offer to the candidate who is then hired directly by the client company.

What is a staffing firm looking for when you meet with them?

• They will take note of your appearance, personality & attitude.
• Make sure you decide in advance whether you are open to working temporary projects, open to temp-to-hire and want only direct hire placements.
• Be honest.
• Be on time and follow up.
• When assigned to a project keep the staffing firm informed of any concerns or positive events.
• Turn your cell phone off when interviewing.
• Be prepared to answer questions like; “Tell me about yourself”, “How would your supervisor describe you”, and “Give me an example of…”.
• They will want to hear about your successes and specific examples to support those successes.
• They will look are your employment history. Make sure your employment dates are accurate. Be prepared to explain any gaps in your work history.
• Keep your staffing company informed of any changes in your contact information or your availability.

As you can see there are numerous benefits to partnering with a staffing firm. Again, do your research to make sure you are working with one that will represent you properly and is respected in the community.