Gloversville Literacy Zone

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Thank you to the teachers - and all the staff - of the Amsterdam Literacy Zone! Your efforts matter! https://parade.com/960980/kelseypelzer/teacher-discounts/

Vaccine Opportunity The Montgomery County Public Health Department will hold a vaccine clinic (Pfizer) on Thursday, May 6 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Riverfront Center in Amsterdam in the Department of Social Service Conference Room. This clinic is open to anyone 16 years old and older, but appointments are required.... To register for an appointment visit: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties

Hill & Markes, Inc., a 115+ year old family-owned and operated company headquartered in Amsterdam, NY, is seeking a dedicated, hard-working employee to join our... Night Warehouse Team! As an industry leader in wholesale distribution of food service, janitorial, industrial packaging, and office supplies, the Company partners with quality industry manufacturers. Benefits of a Night Warehouse Employee at Hill & Markes: Excellent pay & benefits with bi-weekly bonus potential (every paycheck) 4-day work week with availability on the 5th day Holiday, Vacation & Sick Pay 401k Retirement with Employer Match Medical, Dental, Vision & employer paid Telemedicine for the entire household Employer paid Uniforms Catered meals and much, much more! As a family-owned and operated business, Hill & Markes, Inc. employees are all part of one big family. We believe our employees are our #1 asset! If you are looking for a recession-proof employer with an excellent reputation in the state and industry, consider applying. Position Objective: Read pick tickets and use machinery (fork lift, pallet movers, etc) to accurately select product from warehouse shelves and deliver to loading dock in a safe manner. Accurately prepare palletized product according to weight distribution, product description, and safety considerations. Prepare and load merchandise into trucks in an organized manner. This position reports to the Night Warehouse Manager. Experience/Educational Requirements: A High School Graduate with 2-5 years warehouse experience. Excellent reading comprehension, communication, and common sense. Prior experience and certification with electric order pickers, forklift, pallet movers, etc. We offer competitive compensation, holiday & vacation pay, excellent company benefits, Uniforms, and more. The Company partners with quality industry manufacturers and services customers in the states of New York and Vermont. Hill & Markes, Inc. is recognized by the Capital District Business Review as one of the bests private sector employers. As a family-owned and operated business, we are proud of our team of outstanding employees. Hill & Markes Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hill & Markes Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Hill & Markes Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Hill & Markes employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Apply today at https://www.hillnmarkes.com/career.