LOCAL JOBS: Cashiers, Grocery Stockers, Mass Transit Workers, Hospital Guest Associate and MORE

Are you looking for a job? Several openings crossed our desk thanks to State Rep. Kelly Burke (36th District); others we picked up from around town. If you know of a local job, send it Patch’s way to lorraine.swanson@patch.com or daniell@patch.com.

ALDI

ALDI is hosting several hiring events in the area on from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9.

The supermarket has openings for part- and full-time cashiers, shift managers and stockers. Jobs range from $11.75/hr to $13/hr, with an addition $4/hr shift premium for shift managers. According to ALDI, the hourly starting rate for Chicago-area stores is $13/hr.

Hiring events are taking place at:

• 7545 S. Western Avenue, Chicago
• 7345 S. State Street, Chicago
• 14529 S. Western Ave, Dixmoor
• 7925 Indianapolis Blvd. U-A, Hammond, IN
• 9930 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL

Retail experience preferred, a high school diploma/GED is required. Applicants must be able to lift 45 pounds and submit to a drug screening/background check.

ALDI offers higher wages, major medical, vision and dental insurance, generous vacation time, paid holidays and a 401 (k).

Scentsy

Oak Lawn Patch reader Britany Banasiak is looking for motivated people to join her direct selling team. Scentsy makes wickless decorative ceramic warmers desgined to melt wax and make your place smell good. It costs $99 to get started, but sellers can make their own hours and work as many hours as they wish. Contact Britany to learn more about Scentsy products.

Hays Cleaning

Hays Cleaning in Hickory Hills is interested in hiring several people to its cleaning crews. Hays is a residential and commercial cleaning company that is family owned and has served the south suburbs and south Chicagoland area since 1979. HAYS Cleaning is interested in hiring several people to our cleaning crews. For more info, contact Mary at mary@hayscleaning.com or call 708-598-3819 to discuss joining the company.

FedEx

FedEx is looking to hire a center manager at its Chicago office. The center manager is responsible for managing the overall center operation, including supervision of team members and the administration of center sales performance and profitability objectives. The company offers benefits and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed job description and to apply online, visit America’s Job Exchange.

University of Chicago Medical Center

A guest services associate is needed at the Hyde Park medical center. The associate provides a welcoming, high quality and supportive hospital service experience for patients, families, visitors and staff. Read more about the job description and apply online at the University of Chicago Medical Center. 

The Field Museum

The Field Museum has an opening for a full-time, special events account manager. According to the museum’s website, the “account manager will act as a liaison between the client and The Field Museum's operational departments as well as the Museum's approved and preferred vendors to ensure the implementation of a successful event.  The primary responsibility of the position is to work directly with contracted clients to ensure that all logistics and operational aspects of the event are communicated and fulfilled. The Field Museum appears to be recruiting for other full- and part-time positions as well. Check out the job description and complete the online application.

Illinois Executive Inspector General Office

The state Inspector General’s Office has five openings in its Chicago office, including openings for a court reporter/administrative assistant, an investigator, a legal intern and two regional transit auditors. Visit the website to learn more about the positions and download the application.

Metra

The commuter rail company has numerous executive, administrative and mechanical openings. Visit the Metra website for more info and to apply online.

Pace

Pace is hiring and has several part- and full-time openings in the south suburban area and throughout the Chicago region.  The bus company is looking for drivers, support staff, maintenance associates and managers, a tech specification writer, senior managers and executives and a whole lot more. Visit Pace for more info and to apply online.

CTA

Not to be outdone by Pace and Metra, the Chicago Transit Authority has job openings for its Red Line South Track Renewal Project (http://www.transitchicago.com/business/redsouthjobs.aspx), as well as internships, externships and cooperative training program. Visit the CTA to learn more about career opportunities.

CTA also posts jobs on these websites on several diversity job search sites, which include Chicago jobs, Cook County jobs, transportation jobs, Spanish jobs, veteran jobs, and disability jobs. 

City Colleges of Chicago

City Colleges of Chicago has a slew of openings, which you can search by location. Academic, administrative, instructor, clerical and maintenance positions are available. The site does not indicate if you need to be a Chicago resident. Visit the website to search for jobs and apply online.

Check out the Jan. 2 edition of LOCAL JOBS.