The Storm Lake Times: Help Wanted

Electrician needed. Must have journeyman or master’s license. Please call 712-732-1566.

Earn Extra Cash! Immediate openings in your area for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CMAs. Top weekly pay, direct deposit, flexible schedules and benefits available. Visit www.tristatenursing.com for more information.

Albert City-Truesdale Community School District openings for the following positions: Custodian. 35-40 hours per week. Some heavy lifting required. Substitute Teachers and Bus Drivers also needed. Call superintendent Barb Kady at 712-843-5416

McDonald's of Storm Lake is now accepting applications for crew and management. Hiring all shifts. Flexible pay based on experiance, flexible hours, and a fun work enviorment. Apply in person or online at

www.mcstate.com/29987

Job openings at VT Industries Inc. - Production Jobs: Build wood doors for an industry leader! 2nd shift positions start at $10.75 + $1.10 shift pay. Advance to $12.45 at 90 days with satisfactory performance. Excellent benefits package includes company matching 401(k), medical/dental/life insurance, short-term disability, uniforms, paid holidays/vacations, PTO. Potential for gain share bonus and services available, plus more! Pre-employment drug screen and physical are required. EOE and M/F. Apply in person Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1000 Industrial Park in Holstein. careers@vtindustries.com

Full-Time manager in Storm Lake. Rent All, Inc. is seeking an individual with strong leadership skills. This individual would be responsible for managing employees and inventory in a fast pace work environment. Applicant will be looked to for leadership, direction and time management. Successful applicants will be self motivated, able to lead and have good customer services skills. Apply by email to blaynevm@ntlifts.com or send application to Rent All, Inc., 1011 N. Main Ave, Sioux Center, IA 51250.

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is looking to hire a full-time Cook. Join our progressive team in the dynamic, fast paced business of Health Care Food Service. Work in a new state of the art kitchen and be part of a cutting edge concept in Health Care Dinning. This new position requires customer service skills and the ability to work well with others. Experience preferred. To apply, click on the “Careers” link at www.bvrmc.org - Equal Opportunity Employer - Pre-employment drug testing required.

The City of Storm Lake is accepting applications for the position of Dredge Deckhand. The Dredge Deckhand position is a full time seasonal position working with the Storm Lake Dredging Operation from March through October. Starting wage is $12.75 per hour. The position requires knowledge of mechanical operations, experience operating heavy equipment and electrical maintenance and repair. Deckhands are responsible for the operating and maintaining workboats, jon boats, cabling, pipelines, and winches as part of the seasonal operation. The work is shift work evening shifts generally beginning at 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. The normal work schedule includes forty hour weeks and normally up to ten hours of overtime weekly. Interested applicants can pick up an application at the Storm Lake City Hall, 620 Erie Street, Storm Lake, Iowa or for more information contact City Administration at 712-732-8002. This position is open until filled. The City of Storm Lake is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care has an opening for a full-time Family Steps Worker. Candidate must be an RN with maternal/child health experience or have a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. Healthy Family America training preferred but not required. Please contact us at 712-749-2548 or stop by our office for an application at 1709 E. Richland St., Storm Lake, Iowa. Position open until filled.

Sunset Knoll Care & Rehab Center of Aurelia, Iowa is now taking applications for CNAs. Wages Adjusted for Previous Experience. Incentive Pay Program. Benefits, High Staff to Resident Ratio. Home-Like Environment for Residents and Staff. If you would like to become a member of Sunset Knoll’s family, call 712-434-2294 and ask for Karen Bentsen or Linda Kolpin. “Caring Hands, Touching Lives” Sunset Knoll is an EOE.

Byway Project Manager & Office Assistant. This part-time position is located at Iowa Lakes Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D), in Spencer, Iowa. This position could develop into a full-time position. The employee will serve as a byway project manager and assist the Glacial Trail Scenic Byway projects. The position is to provide leadership, technical assistance and support in the enhancement, protection and development of scenic byways. The main requirements will involve the following: Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, presentations and training. Strong organizational skills, self motivated and able to work independently as well as in a collaborative team effort. Help to plan, organize, facilitate or lead local and regional byway training. This will involve meeting organization, presentations, development of training materials, direct problem solving and fact finding sessions. Research and write articles for newsletters and other publications such as media releases, correspondence, meeting notes, quarterly reports, grant writing, informational articles, etc. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at the individual and organizational levels in a respectful manner and the ability to conduct business in a professional manner. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Assist in additional project development, grant applications and administering RC&D projects as assigned. And other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Prefer a bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four year college or university and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience working with community groups, various levels of government and private organizations or will consider other commensurate qualifications. Professional experience or degree in community planning, natural resources, tourism or economic development, landscape architecture, historic preservation and/or other related fields. Proficient in personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, power point etc. To apply please send a cover letter and resume to: Iowa Lakes RC&D, 203 10th Street SW, Spencer, IA 51301 or email cover letter and resume to sjones@iowalakesrcd.org. Iowa Lakes Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) is a local nonprofit whose mission is to address natural and human resources to advance economic and social betterment of Northwest Iowa. The RC&D program helps local people obtain and coordinate technical and financial assistance as needed from a variety of private, public and governmental sources. To review Iowa Lakes RC&D project summaries go to our website: www.iowalakesrcd.org - Application Deadline: February 6, 2012 or until a suitable applicant is found. Iowa Lakes Resource Conservation and Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Byway Project Manager: Organize, facilitate & lead byway meetings. Project development, grant writing. BS or 3 years experience. Pay is commensurate with experience.712-262-2083. Resume to 203 10th Street SW, Spencer, IA 51301 by February 6, 2012.

We are growing and currently looking for highly-motivated candidates to help fill our new position as a Direct Support Staff. The DSS is responsible for the supervision and support of persons served in our new Transition Home. Full-Time day and night positions available. Essential job functions: Provide support skill development to consumers in all areas identified in the Individual Service Plan, including but not limited to personal and home skills training, personal and environmental supports, transportation services, community skills training, advocacy for individuals served, treatment services. Benefits include health/dental/vision/life, retirement, and PTO. Qualifications: High School diploma or GEG, experience working with people with disabilities, a valid driver's license. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background/MVR check. Faith, Hope and Charity is an EEO employer. For more information or to complete and application, visit www.faithhopeandcharity.org

Job Opportunities at Sara Lee! New full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after the first 90 days of employment. Production Workers, Third Shift: Minimum starting pay $11.42 + $.50/hr shift premium. Drawer/2 Point Workers and Croppers: Evisceration Department, First Shift. Minimum starting pay $11.64/hr. These jobs require the harvest of turkey intestines along with other responsibilities. Sanitation Workers, Second Shift: Minimum starting pay $11.42 + $.50/hr shift premium. Feed Haul Driver. Part-Time Security Representative: Minimum starting pay $11.10/hr. Must be able to work afternoons, evenings, nights and weekends. Salaried Opportunities: New full-time salaried employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits on the first day of employment. PCA II, Farms Change Agent: The primary objective in this position is to lead cost savings projects at the Farms/Feed mill division. Coordinate Continuous Improvement activities and priorities between the Corporate CI Team and Farms/Feed mill management. Finishing Supervisor: Five years experience in turkey production required. College degree preferred. Must be able to understand and convey written and oral communications. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be computer literate. Must be able to train growers in the operator of environmental controls. Farms Brooder Complex Supervisor: High school diploma required. Must be computer literate. Supervisory experience preferred, Knowledge of environmental controls preferred. For all Sara Lee positions: Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States. Interested individuals may apply at: www.saralee.com or call 712-732-6767

Furst-McNess Company has an opening in its premix manufacturing department. Responsibilities include manufacturing and packaging premix. The ideal candidate will possess the equivalent to a high school diploma and six months of basic manufacturing experience, have the ability to move/stack up to 70 lbs. on a regular basis, certification as forklift operator preferred. We provide an excellent benefits package including health & life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k) plans. Apply at or send resume to: Furst-McNess Company, 2000 Expansion Blvd., Storm Lake, IA 50588. Facsimile: 712.732.3399 – No phone calls please. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Meridian Manufacturing Group is North America’s innovative leader of all-welded smoothwall bulk storage and bulk seed tenders. Meridian’s smoothwall hopper bins, tanks and silos are the premier choice for On-Farm storage of grain, feed and fertilizer and also in virtually all Commercial bulk storage applications including plastics, fertilizers, powders, sand, liquids, chemical and much more. Meridian’s Bulk Seed Tender is the #1 choice by farmers and industry leaders as the safest and easiest method of handling and transporting bulk seed. Meridian Manufacturing is a member of The Westman Group of Companies; a dynamic entrepreneurial group who values safety, health, community, relationships, growth and fiscal responsibility. Progress in the Meridian group has created career opportunities in Storm Lake, Iowa. Production welders: Currently seeking full-time skilled wire welders with experience in manufacturing. Fabricate, assemble and weld parts of a structural nature in accordance with blueprints, drawings and verbal instruction. Starting wage of $12.50 to $14.00 per hour, Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life, Holiday pay and Vacation, 401(k) with company match, Wellness Activities, Opportunities for career growth. Apply online via Careers at www.westmangroup.com. WGI Westman Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Territory Manager – Sales– We currentyl have a Territory Manager position available for in our Sales Department covering the Central and NW Iowa territory. Supporting educators isn't just our specialty, it's our passion. From basic school furniture to curriculum-based solutions, V.i.P.S.’ unmatched selection of quality, value-driven education products, services and programs has been assembled to help educators and their students succeed. This individual will be responsible for selling our suite of products to educational institutions and potentially private businesses. Planning, directing and coordinating sales opportunities for all assigned products and services within the assigned territories and accounts are a few of the key functions along with maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, pipeline and forecast management. To be successful in this position, you must be organized and able to prioritize, possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to problem solve and be an independent worker while functioning as part of a team. Qualifications include a 4 year college degree or equivalent related education, superior verbal and written communication skills, excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills – to name a few. Travel Requirements: Travel requirement ranges from 60% to 80% of the time based on seasonality and includes irregular overnight and occasional weekend trips. Please email resume to Becky@vipschools.com. www.vipschools.com