BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you are unemployed, underemployed or furloughed right now and need a job, there are several companies and organizations that are hiring people locally.
These organizations include ones that are essential business and are increasing their workforce to meet demand during the pandemic.
You can click the name of the employer to be taken directly to their website.
A DePaul Senior Living Community, Wheatfield Commons, is hiring for full-time and part-time positions. Located in North Tonawanda, Wheatfield Commons is seeking full-time Housekeepers and part-time Resident Care Assistants. CNA, HHA or PCA certifications are preferred for Resident Care positions.
The Buffalo City Mission is hiring for case managers, security, resident coordinators, kitchen staff, child care and other positions.
Buffalo Wire Works
A manufacturer and supplier a complete line of materials and accessories for the aggregate and mining industries, Buffalo Wire Works is looking for fabricators to fill the first, second and third shift. Fabricators will measure and cut wire screens with shears and press brakes, as well as bend and weld metal hooks and sheet metal. You should have a knowledge of measurements and using a tape measure and be able to lift 50 pounds or more. Press brake and shear experience is a plus. Candidates can email resumes to employment@buffalowire.com.
Located in Clarence, Seal & Design Inc. is a family-owned manufacturing and distribution company specializing in all types of sealing products. Seal & Design is currently hiring for production positions including quality assurance technician, machine operator and maintenance assistant.
Newfane Rehab & Healthcare
Newfane Rehab & Healthcare is hiring within its nursing, dietary, and housekeeping departments. Paid Certified Nursing Assistant training is available. Those interested in available jobs should call 716-778-7111.
The Arc of Erie County is looking to hire direct support professionals immediately. They've increased their starting wage by $2 an hour, and will be doing virtual job interviews and orientation.
You must prove that you have not traveled out of the state or country in the last month, as well as complete a health assessment.
The Arc is also taking several measures to protect their employees and those interested in working with them, including an increase in temperature screenings, strengthening the protocols regarding putting on or taking off clothing, and suspending visitors at all residential sites.
You can contact the Arc Erie County New York Hiring Manager Carl Camardo directly at (716) 346-0408 or click here to see available jobs.
Amazon plans to hire 100,000 employees to meet online shopping demands. Locally, as of Thursday, Amazon is looking for people to work in their Tonawanda and Lancaster locations.
To search jobs and apply, click here.
Amazon's move to hire more employees came just days before employees at several warehouses across the country tested positive for COVID-19.
For more information about how Amazon responded, click here: Workers in several Amazon warehouses test positive for coronavirus.
A&M Automotive in Elma is hiring full-time auto body technicians to do everything from general repairs to full restorations. You can call (716) 652-4222 or click its name above for more information.
Brothers of Mercy is offers senior care including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, as well as inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. They are currently hiring for several healthcare positions including Nurse Aid (PCA, CNA), LPN and RN positions. New employees would be working at their 126-acre wellness campus in Clarence, NY. They are looking to fill temporary, full and part time positions.
Briarwood is a 160-bed assisted living facility in Lockport. Briarwood, a third-generation family-owned facility, is looking for LPNs, home health aides (HHAs), and personal care aides (PCAs) for all three shifts, both full-time and part-time. You can click above or call 716-433-1513 to schedule an interview.
They are hiring RN's, LPN's, mental health technicians, environmental services and support roles.
Child & Family Services is hiring for more than 20 positions including child care therapy aides, a housekeeper/cook, mechanical systems specialist, case planner, mental health counselors, family support specialist, and more. Some positions require only a high school diploma, others require having a bachelor's degree.
Community Services for Every1 is hiring for multiple positions throughout the area.
Dash's is hiring part-time and full-time workers across their locations, according to their employment web page.
Located in Williamsville, defi SOLUTIONS is hiring for multiple customer service positions in their contact center. defi SOLUTIONS offers a comprehensive benefits package starting at the first day of work.
Dentist Dr. Joseph Pagliacci
A Buffalo-area dentist is looking for a dental hygienist to work Mondays through Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested can call (716) 908-9194 or email drill40@aol.com.
Elderwood is currently hiring for 21 positions throughout the area, including CNAs, LPNs, RNs, technicians, activity leaders, cooks and more.
Located in Elma, Elmhurst Dairy produces popular dairy-alternative milks, and is owned by Steuben Foods. They are currently hiring all positions.
Empower is a Western New York provider of several programs to support people in living independent lives. It is looking to fill positions for direct support professionals, as well as several other roles.
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC)
ECMC currently has 221 openings, according to its hiring website, for various positions.
Located in West Seneca, GA Family Services is looking to hire full-time and per diem workers, including:
- Therapeutic Foster Care Skill Builder, Full-Time (Bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license required)
- Family Resource Coordinator, Full-Time (a MSW is preferred/Bachelor’s would be considered, and valid driver’s license required)
- Pathways Case Worker, Per Diem (looking for a LMSW or LMHC & valid driver’s license required
Gateway Longview is a non-profit organization serving nearly 5,000 children and families in Western New York. It provides health and community-based services, residential treatment, and special education programs.
It is currently hiring for youth care professionals in Williamsville, and care coordinators in Buffalo.
The delivery start-up GoPuff recently expanded to Buffalo and is looking to add driver partners and field employees, including some for temp-to-hire positions. GoPuff delivers basic home goods, snacks and other staples to people from their own local facilities for a $1.95 fee. They'll be temporarily expanding their delivery zone in Buffalo during the pandemic.
The GreenFields is an independent living, assisted living, memory care, enhanced assisted living, subacute rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, respite care and long-term care skilled nursing.
The GreenFields is hiring for food service, housekeeping/laundry, groundskeeping, nursing including training and supervisor/management roles for its' 52-acre campus in Lancaster. Full-time, part-time and some per diem positions are available. Workers are offered on-site child daycare, tuition reimbursement, uniform allowance and more.
HANCI is looking to hire New York state certified personal care aids (PCAs). PCAs will provide home care to elderly people throughout Niagara County. HANCI offers flexible hours, competitive salary, and both full and part-time positions are available. You can call (716) 285-8224 or email jobs@hanci.com with any questions.
HiOperator is a local start-up that is a customer service provider for businesses.
According to its Indeed Jobs page, they are looking to hire multiple full-time positions immediately, and says that while these positions are temporary, workers could be considered for full-time employment. Workers are also eligible for health benefits after working at the company for a month.
Horizon Health Services is hiring for several positions including behavioral health clinicians, food service Assistants, RNs, and behavioral health assistants. Horizon Health Services is a not-for-profit corporation in Western New York that works with individuals and their families dealing with substance use and/or mental health disorders.
Instacart is a digital grocery pickup and delivery platform. Instacart shoppers either "shop" for groceries for customers who order online from stores like Tops and Wegmans, they deliver the groceries to the customer, or both. Wages are based on the orders fulfilled. You choose your hours.
Janitronics Facility Services is a commercial cleaning company with openings from Jamestown to Niagara Falls, and everywhere in-between. They have full-time and part-time openings, as well as openings for management positions. Janitronics has branches throughout New York State.
Kaleida has more than 296 openings, which include medical professionals for its COVID-19 response team.
The company is looking for people to install truck bodies and related equipment. Must have welding and fabricating skills. Call (716) 852-1954
KeyBank's Lockport Contact Center is hiring for many customer service positions. It will be holding a training class starting May 4. It is offering virtual interviews, on boarding and work from home opportunities.
Lactalis is a food manufacturer in Buffalo, and is looking to hire machine operators and supervisors, as well as skilled maintenance mechanics at their cheese plant.
Liberty Home Care offers services including palliative care, consumer-directed personal assistance services, personal care, and medical equipment to Western New York. They are looking to hire New York State certified Personal Care Aids.
Liberty Home Care operates out of two locations, 2424 Niagara Falls Blvd in Niagara Falls and 1169 Harlem Rd in Buffalo. You can call 716-274-5000 or click here to view available positions.
MassMutual New York State is hiring in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse for financial advisor. Advisors at MassMutual work with clients and help with asset protection and asset accumulation. This can include life insurance, disability income long-term care, and wealth management such assisting clients with managing their 401K or 403B, mutual funds, annuities, investments and fee base financial planning.
Located in Lockport, Niagara Hospice is hiring several registered nurses. As an RN, you will provide specialized care and personalized support to Niagara County families faced with late-stage illnesses. You will provide comfort, dignity and quality of life for patients.
O-at-ka Milk is hiring full-time positions at its Batavia plant.
OLV Human Services has a mix of part-time and full-time positions available throughout Western New York.
Our Lady of Peace is looking to fill positions for RNs, LPNs, CNAs. They're holding a virtual job fair on Thursday. To sign up, click here.
People Inc is looking for direct support professionals as well as behavior technicians to work. Both of these roles help people with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in community-based residential locations.
People Inc. is looking to hire part-time, full-time and temporary workers to work in its locations throughout Western New York and Rochester. Specifically, there are immediate openings in Angola, Boston, East Aurora, Evans, Farnham, Grand Island and Orchard Park.
Open positions are for mainly evening, overnight and weekend shifts, with additional pay for those working overnight and weekends. Paid training and benefits are available.
Perry's is looking to fill several positions at its plant located in Akron, NY. Positions include production, frozen and distribution warehouses, and in transportation.
Sahlen Packing Co., a food manufacturer in Buffalo is looking for Production Team members to work at their Howard Street facility. New production employees are eligible for competitive benefits in addition to being paid $18 an hour.
Specific positions may vary in what they do, but could include weighing and measuring ingredients, operating machines, assembling products, doing quality inspections and more.
Servotronics, Inc. is a medium-sized manufacturing company supporting the aerospace industry. The 300 employee Elma-based company is hoping to fill 25 positions, including assemblers, various inspectors, supervisors, test technicians CNC grinder operators, senior buyers and receptionists.
SERVEPRO repairs/restores personal properties. They are hiring, and you can also call them at (716) 646-6684 to ask about openings.
Spectrum is hiring tech-knowledgeable and customer focused individuals at their downtown Buffalo call center. The hiring and interview process for customer service support representatives will be held virtually. In this position, you'll support Spectrum's small to medium-sized business customers. Full-time positions are available and include eight weeks paid training.
Suburban Adult Services has several openings throughout Western New York, including for direct support professionals, who assist people with developmental disabilities.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is looking to a variety of positions within their manufacturing, warehouse and customer care departments, as well as quality, science and professional roles. They are looking to hire in their Grand Island location.
U.S. Postal Service
U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire temporary Clerk Assistants in Post Offices around Western NY. Deadline to apply is Sunday, April 11.
Upstate Milk is hiring, including at their West Seneca plant.
Valu is hiring part-time sales associates and full-time management trainees both temporarily and permanently throughout all of their 38 store locations. The full-time position offers benefits as well as paid leadership training, and the part-time position offers paid, on-the-job training.
Venture Forthe is a licensed home care agency located in 18 counties, including Erie, Niagara and Monroe. It is hiring personal care aids, and is encouraging certified PCAs, HHAs, and CNAs to apply. It is offering hazard pay to employees at this time.
Wegmans says they are looking to hire a few hundred people over the next two months, including both part-time and full-time positions. New employees would be eligible for the extra $2 an hour pay Wegmans instated for those working during the pandemic.
Wegmans is hiring in all departments, but with a larger need for cashiers and people to stock the store. Full-time jobs in culinary and management are also available.
To search jobs and apply, click here.
Wells Dairy (Dunkirk)
To search a apply for jobs: https://wellscareers.com/
Weinberg in Getzville, near University at Buffalo's North Campus, is looking to hire for several positions including nurses (LPN, RN), aids (certified nursing, home health, and personal care) as well as environmental and food service workers. Weinberg serves seniors through residential communities and a variety of services.
Yancey’s Fancy is filling full-time positions for its first and second shifts.
Buffalo Employment and Training Center
The Buffalo Employment and Training Center is available to also assist those looking for jobs. To learn more, click here.
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