Upcoming annual Governor’s Job Fair at coliseum offers opportunities
The annual Governor’s Job Fair will be held Wednesday, March 9, at the Neshoba County Coliseum.
The job fair starts at 9 a.m. and will run until 1 p.m.
“Employers are looking for good employees,” said David Vowell of the Community Development Partnership. “I am some may be ready to hire good employees on the spot. I encourage everyone to dress for success and be sure to bring several copies of your resume.”
Some of the companies expected to be represented and what they are looking for are include:
• Air Management of Meridian - HVAC Tech, HVAC Helper;
• Biloxi Police Department - Patrol officer, dispatcher;
• Canal Barge Company — Cooks, Deckhands, Shore Tankermen, Pilots;
• East Mississippi State Hospital
• Halter Marine — Master Scheduler, 1st Class Pipefitter, Facilities Engineer, 1st Class Shipfitter, 1st Class Pipe Welder, Electrical Engineer, 1st Class Electrician, Mechanical Engineer, Build to Test Engineer;
• Koch Foods
• Management & Training Corporation — Correctional Officers;
• McLain Plumbing - HVAC Sheet Metal Worker/Helper, Plumber/Plumber Helper, Plumbing Service Technician, HVAC Service Technician;
• Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
• Mississippi Department of Corrections - Correctional Officer Corporal, Probation Parole Agent;
• Mississippi Lignite Mining Company
• Mississippi State University Police Department - Non-Certified Police Officer, Certified Police Officers;
• Mississippi Veterans Affairs - RN, LPN, CAN;
• PACCAR Engine Company - Assembly Operator, Maintenance Craft Technician, Machining Specialist;
• Pearl River Resort - Security Officer, Line Cook, Food Server, Slot Attendant, Bartender, Geyser Falls, Dealer, Casino Porter, Player Services Rep;
• Philadelphia Transit – Driver;
• Sonic Drive-In of Philadelphia — Carhop, Cook, Assistant Manager;
• Taylor Group of Companies
• The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia — CRA Analyst, Loan Assistant/Closer, Teller (Union), Credit Analyst, Loan Review Clerk, Floating Teller, Proof Operator;
• Tyson Foods — Maintenance, Cage Repair — Forest, MS, Live Haul Driver - Carthage, MS, Feed Delivery Driver — Union, MS, General Labor;
• Winston Plywood and Veneer — Material Handler, Basic Production, Forester;
• Working Solutions — Warehouse Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Assembly, Automotive Assembly, Bookkeeper, Welder, Production Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor.