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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE • SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2020
ARKANSAS CAREER CONNECTIONS 3K
According to a survey from Corporate Responsibility Magazine, 92 percent of employees said they would consider leaving their job for a company with an excellent corporate reputation.
CONSIDER STAFFING NEEDS
Before beginning recruitment efforts, analyze the current staff to determine where improvements can be made. Consider the company’s strengths and weaknesses in diversity and how it can be built. It is a vital time for honesty and recognizing one’s own biases, whether conscious or unconscious. Eliminate assumptions toward graduates of specific schools, age, gender or cultural background. Instead, look for the most qualified candidates who can offer a new perspective for the company.
“At DHS we believe and witness every day that exposure to perspectives and experiences different than our own sparks curiosity and a desire to participate more fully with our colleagues,” Hicks said. “The product of this participation is an environment that leads to results reflective of the entire team and a deep sense of pride in the work performed by all members of the organization.”
NETWORKING
Sometimes, job postings aren’t enough to bring awareness to your mission to rebuild.
Reach out to minority organizations in the area and groups who fight for equal rights in the workplace. For new ideas, use social media to connect with industry leaders in the field to discuss the values of inclusion. Building relationships with like-minded peers can broaden the range of candidates who apply for a position within the company.
“The recruitment unit at DHS is actively pursuing connecting with associations that represent marginalized individuals in an effort to continually improve the diversity in our workforce,” he said. “Our goal is to employ individuals as unique and diverse as the citizens of Arkansas that we serve.”
INTERNAL PROMOTIONS
When a position opens, hiring from within shows employees that their managers notice exceptional growth and are quick to reward it. Consistent training and skill-building exercises are crucial to shaping staff for leadership roles. Once promoted, employees will use their experiences to educate new hires about the commitment to celebrating diversity.
— Courtesy of Green Shoot Media with contributions by Cody Graves, creative services writer
To broaden the range of perspective job candidates, hiring managers can use social-media networks to connect with industry leaders in their fields to discuss the values of inclusion.
Cooper Tire is actively seeking Production and Skilled Trades candidates for our Texarkana, AR, manufacturing facility. Immediate job openings exist. If you need a job or need a better job---Apply Now!
Benefits include: medical/dental/vision and disability coverage; 401(k), paid holidays and vacation.
Production – Pool
Responsible to operate manufacturing equipment and/or perform general labor work. (1) year of continuous employment in manufacturing, construction or military environment, ability to work 12 hour work shifts and ability to lift/carry product weighing 50-75 lbs repeatedly required. Fork lift driving experience preferred.
Tier to 100% after 36 months
Minimum pay rate $15.00/hr while training.
Electronics Technician - Pool
Responsible to trouble-shoot, analyze, repair, calibrate, modify, program and install any form of instrumentation: electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or hybrid systems. PLC troubleshooting and programming is a must. 5 years of applicable technical experience (1 yr must be in a high volume industrial mfg plant) OR 3 years mfg experience with 24 months of applicable course work.
Ability to score adequately on proficiency test.
Starting hourly rate $27.888
Multicraft Core Electronic Tech/Elec starting hourly rate $32.728
Electrician - Pool
Responsible for calibration/maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment. Proficiently install/troubleshoot and maintain electrical and electronic equipment. PLC troubleshooting is a must. 5 years of applicable technical experience (1 yr must be in a high volume industrial mfg plant) Ability to score adequately on proficiency test.
Starting hourly rate $27.888
Multicraft Core Elec/Mech starting hourly rate $32.628
Project Mechanical Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and three (3) years of relevant work experience (co-op experience counts) Experience in industrial environment preferred. Project Management work experience preferred.
Requirements: 18 years old or older, HS Diploma or GED or Silver certificate from the Workforce Center’s Career Readiness (CRC) Program. Must pass hair drug test and background check. Apply online at: www.CooperTireCareers.com
Cooper Tire is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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