Free Republic

MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) A Chinese owned company today promised to create 467 new jobs in Mishawaka by 2020. Last fall, SF Motors bought the former AM General plant. Only today did the company talk about its ambitious plans for the facility. The factory was built in 2001 to house production of the gas guzzling and now defunct Hummer H-2. The same plant will get $160,000,000 of new equipment and a new lease on life—building a battery powered vehicle that will get 300 miles on a single charge. “Yes, yes, there’s a little irony in that, yes,” said Mishawaka Plant Manager...

With regulations trending toward medical programs and adult-use in markets across the world, the cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing businesses, which means companies are looking for top talent to support and further their growth. It can be challenging to find qualified candidates due to stigma that still exists, as well as the job security issues that come with the startup nature of many cannabis companies. Despite these obstacles, the cannabis space is filled with passionate people dedicated to building a thriving industry, and more people like them are looking to make their mark. Here are some examples...

ATLANTA (AP) — A South Korean conglomerate says it will create 500 jobs and invest $150 million for solar cell manufacturing in Whitfield County in northwest Georgia. Gov. Nathan Deal announced Wednesday the investment by Hanwha Q CELLS Korea. Deal says it was a continuation of "strong partnerships" the state has had with Korean businesses. The new manufacturing facility in Dalton will produce solar cells, a device that turns light energy into electricity. When several solar cells are connected, they become what is commonly referred to as a solar panel....

It seems too good to be true: Companies that pay big but let you never commute to the office again. But there are work-from-home jobs that pay six figures — and let you work wherever you want. The site Remote.co, which lists work-from-home job openings, rounded up seven positions that had active job listings as of May 29, and offer salaries of $100,000 or more, according to PayScale data. (Sometimes companies calculate pay based on where you live, to balance out with the cost of living, while others pay based on their main office location.) All of the positions are...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilot Flying J, one of the largest privately held companies in North America, is expanding its team this summer by more than 5,000 as it prepares for the influx of travelers throughout the company's busiest time of the year. With more families and vacationers hitting the road and professional drivers working to deliver the goods that keep North America moving, year-over-year the company increases its team member count across its network of travel centers. "We are always looking for team members who wake up excited to be part of our team and to...

Mobile, Ala. (WEAR-TV) — The Walmart Mobile Import Distribution Center is hosting its second job fair this weekend. The Walmart leadership said they are looking to fill more than 250 positions including order fillers, loaders, unloaders and power equipment operators. All applicants must complete and pass an online assessment before attending the job fair. “We were thrilled with the outcome of our first job fair, which resulted in the fulfillment of nearly 200 positions,” said Barry Westbrooks, General Manager of the Mobile Import Distribution Center. “We are excited to continue our search for passionate candidates to join our team and...

SPRING HILL — Magna Seating will host a job fair Thursday and is looking to recruit 100 new full-time employees to join its production line. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Magna facility, located at 701 Beechcroft Road, and is offering second and third shift positions. Potential production associates must be available for work eight hours, six days per week depending on production demands. Magna will host a second hiring event from 9 a.m. to noon next Thursday, June 7. Anyone unable to attend either days, but would still like to apply for a...

More than 500 positions are up for grabs at Amazon's fulfillment center in Hebron. The company is inviting candidates to its summer hiring kick-off party on Friday, June 1. The jobs are full-time and permanent, though the company said part-time positions are also available. Candidates can also apply online at www.amazon.com/hebronjobs. Employees at the fulfillment center help pick, pack, and ship customer orders. The kick-off event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Erlanger (1717 Airport Exchange Blvd.). In addition to hourly wages, Amazon provides employees with a highly competitive, comprehensive benefits package starting on...

Retailers are facing a shipping squeeze, and the trucking industry just can't keep up. According to the American Trucking Associations, there's a shortage of roughly 50,000 truck drivers across the country. And it's hitting both businesses and consumers in the wallet. Companies are complaining about how the driver shortage is impacting their business. Meanwhile, the cost of convenient shipping is starting to catch up with consumers. Amazon recently hiked its Prime membership to $119 a year from $99 a year. The retail giant said one of the reasons for the price jump was increased shipping costs. But the driver shortage...

WEST POINT, Miss. — An Alabama-based chicken processor will open a plant in northeast Mississippi to process and distribute frozen chicken products. Peco Foods on Monday announced its plan to invest $40 million in West Point, hiring 300 people over the next four years. Governor Phil Bryant was at the groundbreaking Monday morning in West Point.....

Kentucky-based health care provider Humana is hiring 100 phone sales employees in Tampa Bay. The new hires will field sales calls and offer enrollment assistance for Humana’s Medicare plans and other products. The positions, which are being added to help with the Medicare open enrollment period in the fall, will start between this week and July 9. Humana will pay for phone sales associates to get their health insurance license, in-depth certification and sales training. "Successful candidates," the company said, will have a high school diploma or equivalent and be available to work any shift from 7 a.m. to 11...

More Americans work in or near Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City than any other U.S. metro area, but that’s not where the fastest job growth is. For that look to states with low taxes and those that produce fuel for your car and home. The biggest increase in employment last year took place in Midland, Texas, an area between El Paso, Dallas and San Antonio. Hiring in Midland county jumped 11.5% vs. the national average of 1.5%. It’s the third straight quarter that Midland has led the U.S. in job gains, reflecting its prominence in oil and gas...

Aerospace and technology giant United Technologies Corp. said Wednesday it plans to hire 35,000 people -- including thousands in Connecticut -- and spend more than $15 billion on capital improvements and research and development over the next five years. UTC also announced plans to spend an additional $75 billion through local procurement of products and services, money that could include components from Springfield-area precision manufacturers....

This year, Amazon was named by LinkedIn as one of the most attractive employers in America, with perks and benefits that include paid time off and a $5,000 check if you decide to quit. For those who think the e-commerce behemoth could be the place for them, FlexJobs has sorted through its list of online postings to see what positions at Amazon offer great pay as well as a remote or telecommuting option. Salary data is from Payscale, and the descriptions are directly from the job listings provided by Amazon. Check the list below to see what high-paying, flexible positions...

Please sign the WH petition below calling for President Trump to sign an Executive Order requiring mandatory use of the E-Verify system for all employers in our country. No job and many criminal invaders will self-deport. We won't have to find them. Please sign and also pass this on. If we get 100,000 signatures the petition is formally presented to our President. He has grabbed on to movements before and it would be great if he saw this and it became a priority with him. https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/president-trump-must-immediately-sign-executive-order-making-it-mandatory-all-us-businesses-use-e-verify

BRISTOL, Tenn. — A Hiring Expo is being held Thursday to fill more than 1,500 jobs currently available in the Bristol area by the Bristol Tennessee Industrial Development Board in conjunction with NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership. Bristol Tennessee Economic Development Director Tom Anderson said the expo will be the fourth hosted by the city. Previous events were held in May and October 2016 and September 2017. “Every year, we’ve had employers from different sectors seeking to fill positions,” Anderson said. “And this year is no different — there are current job openings in manufacturing, health care, education, customer service and many...

WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. — Ahead of a planned early 2019 Hino Motors Manufacturing plant opening at the former Coldwater Creek distribution facility in Wood County, hiring is underway for the truck assembly plant. “There’s going to be a lot of opportunity there and we want to make sure we have quite a few people available to fill their open positions,” said Katie Kelly, market manager for Manpower Parkersburg. The latest round of interviews came Tuesday during an open house at Manpower Parkersburg, 1047 Emerson Ave. Those who could not make by 5 p.m. Tuesday, though, have others options. Prospective workers...

POTTER TWP. — Shell Chemicals is hiring 40 production operators who will help run the company’s $6 billion ethane cracker plant once it’s operational early next decade. Spokesman Joe Minnitte said Tuesday that the job postings are the “first grouping” aimed at local residents who are interested in working at the plant in Potter Township. The production operators will monitor and control equipment and will also be expected to work in other operations there, according to the job posting. The posting noted that the production operator shifts will vary while the plant is starting up operations. For instance, operators will...

I think Yahoo or Rueters is link only. Bottom line: a contract willingly signed by an employee to eschew class-actions suits is actually a contract willingly signed by an employee to eschew class-actions suits.

There was a time when working from home was a pipe dream. Thanks to technology like Slack, there’s been a surge of legit jobs you can do from home. Whether that’s working remotely for a company or starting your own business there’s no shortage of work-at-home opportunities. Here are 50 work from home jobs that most make above the average American salary. 1. Affiliate Marketer For those unfamiliar with affiliate marketing, it’s simply referral marketing where you earn a commission. Let’s say that you have a website and refer a book on Amazon. When the visitor clicks the affiliate link...