Home And Garden Show 05-19-21 with Wayne Rowland & Paul McKenzie

WIZS, Your Community Voice.  Thank you for listening! 

The Local Skinny! each Wednesday on WIZS is the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service Home and Garden Show.

The Local Skinny May 18 Jobs In Vance

In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio.

The City of Henderson is currently accepting applications for a Camp Counselor and Junior Camp Counselor. Both positions are part-time Temporary Seasonal.  City of Henderson also has an open position for a Meter Reader.  You can apply for the position through NC Works, by calling 252-438-6129 or email: ncworks.gov.  The NC Works office in Henderson office is located at 857 S Beckford Drive, Suite G.  A full listing of current job openings may be viewed online at http://ci.henderson.nc.us

Legacy Human Services, Inc.Director of Mental Health Services – This part-time position serves to administratively and clinically manage the mental health line of business which includes: The ADP Center, Warren Street Group Home, and Burnette Road Apartments. This position also requires administratively supervising the Team Leader of Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) services and providing backup to the Substance Abuse Program which includes SAIOP. Duties include, but are not limited to, collaborating with clients, staff, families and community agencies to help clients achieve their goals; development, oversight and evaluation of program activities and interventions and Quality Control for assigned programs.  Substance Abuse Aide – This part-time position serves as a presence and a resource within the adult male substance abuse halfway house, as well as a role model for the residents. The main job responsibilities include driving the male residents to meetings and appointments, supervising male residents and monitoring the home the home for security, meal preparation, passing medication and other duties as assigned.  Part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our group homes which are 24-hour residential facilities serving adults with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren Counties.   These positions are for every other weekend and require sleepover.   The DSP provides the “front line” services to individuals in the home including training in self-care skills, community/public skills activities of daily living, behavior management, and other programs/guidelines devised by the treatment team.  Contact Laura Newton – 626 S. Garnett St., Henderson, NC 27536  252-492-8699 x204 or Call 252-438-6700 ext 204 for more information.

Maria Parham Health, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is a regional hospital in Henderson, N.C., serving the people of north central North Carolina and Southside Virginia.  Job opening for a Coordinator of Marketing and Communications.  The Coordinator is responsible for implementing marketing and communications strategies for the local hospital.  This position works collaboratively with all departments to ensure all advertisements, communications, collateral materials accurately reflect and support the LifePoint brand and message expectations.  A Bachelors Degree in journalism, communications, marketing or a public relations field is required with a minimum of 1 year of experience.  Mon-Fri, 7-10 hour day.  Must apply online and download your resume, at lifepointhealth.jobs.net.

Next Level Kennels – a local pet resort for boarding, grooming, and training.  They have an opening for office support.  Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm.  Experience in general office machines/procedures preferred.  Must be willing to work around dog.  Call owner Scott Tarpley at 252-438-4459.

Granville-Vance Public Health Department has several job openings:  Social Worker II to join our Care Management for At-Risk Pregnancies Program. Preferred experience in Case Management or Obstetrics. Minimum qualifications for a Social Worker II are a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work.  Nutritionist I in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education – approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university; or a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university.  Public Health Nurse I or II to work in our Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC) Program.  Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing is required.  Must have a valid NC driver’s license.  Applicants will need to submit a completed state application and three work-related reference contacts.  May submit via email to humanresources@gvdhd.org  or postal mail to: Personnel Director, Granville-Vance District Health Department, Post Office Box 367, Oxford, North Carolina 27565.

Hollander Sleep Products in Henderson is hiring.  They are looking for Machine Operators, Sewers, Packers, and Utility workers on 1st and 2nd shifts.  Hollander will have an onsite Job Fair on Wednesday, May 19th from 9 am – 4 pm.  Applicants who show up at the job fair to apply for open positions will be given on-the-spot interviews and immediate hires are possible. The Job Fair will take place at 100 Comfort Drive in Henderson, NC.  Hollander offers $1.00 – $2.00 extra per hour as a Sign-On Bonus for the first 1,000 hours worked, Paid Holidays at hire, Up to 5 days Paid Time Off for 2021, Benefits eligible after 60 days from hire date, Gainshare Program eligible on hire date.

Cook Shack is currently seeking new employees to expand our staff!!  Must be:* hard working* self motivated* passionate about serving others * able to work nights & week ends.  We are privileged to be a part of the most important day in peoples lives!! If you would like to join us call or message Tracey for more details. 919-497-0669

Carolina Sunrock has job openings:  Class A & B CDL Drivers  Class A or B drivers –  will be responsible for driving and operating CMV’s which may include dump truck, concrete mixer truck, flatbed, water truck, service truck or other CMV based on operating division. Driving positions available in our concrete, interplant transportation, grading and paving divisions.  Grading Heavy Equipment Operators  The equipment operator for grading operates and maintains various pieces of equipment. Operates heavy equipment such as: bull dozer, excavator, roller, and backhoe to excavate, move, and grade earth, concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds and dirt/earth surfaces in a safe manner. Read plans on site and check grade according to site plan. This position may perform other duties on the crew as needed.  Paving Heavy Equipment Operators Work on a road crew milling, resurfacing, and paving new roads.  Operate various paving equipment including Asphalt Roller, Cat Pavers, Blaw-knox Paver, 150 Wirtgen Milling Machine, Maximizer, Distributer. Assist with laborer duties as needed.  Heavy Equipment OperatorsOperate various heavy equipment including loaders, excavator and dozer.  Also seeking individuals with little to no experience to operate Haul Truck and Water Truck must have willingness to learn quarry operations, work outdoors in all conditions and experience working with machinery or smaller equipment a plus.  Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic The field service mechanic will provide day-to-day routine and emergency heavy equipment repairs, as well as preventative maintenance.  Industrial Electrician– Repairs and installs electrical systems to new or existing quarry industrial plants, concrete plants, asphalt plants and services building electrical repairs  for all locations including the Corporate office.  We also have Entry level positions in the following departments: Quality Control, Plant/Site Utility Person, Laborer- Must have willingness to learn operations, work outdoors in all conditions and experience working with hands, machinery or smaller equipment a plus.  To apply for open positions at the Sunrock Group, Contact Katrina Marvin at Sunrock by emailing:  kmarvin@thesunrockgroup.com or by applying on their website at www.thesunrockgroup.com.

Executive Personnel Group – Contact Laura Green at 252-572-2087

  • Forklift/Pallet Jack Drivers
  • Picker/Packers RF Scanner Experience
  • Unloader/Loaders
  • Material Handlers
  • Sanitation Workers

Hiring for 1st and 2nd shift positions. Executive Personnel Group is hosting a Job Fair Thursday May 20th 9am-4pm. We are located at 220 Dabney Drive Henderson NC 27536 located beside Little Creasers!

Rose Mart Convenience Stores – Please pick up an application in the store, fill it out and give to cashier. We will contact you for an interview.  We offer a hiring bonus, competitive pay rates and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. Come and be part of our team!  Vann Gardiner, Human Resource Director, at Rose Mart Properties.

SERVPRO of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties is hiring service technicians.  They work to provide fire, water and mold cleaning and restoration services to homes and businesses. Apply in person at 260 Industry Drive in Henderson or email office@servpro-fvg.com for an application.

MR Williams Company on Raleigh Road in Henderson. Open positions for:

2nd Shift Repack Order Selectors – pick single pick products with a handheld scanner and plate in totes for next day delivery

2nd Shift Warehouse Order Selectors – pick case product using a pallet jack to next day delivery

CDL – A Delivery Drivers – drive the truck and use a hand-truck to offload product and deliver to convenience stores.

To apply – Visit www.mrwilliams.com / About / Careers to apply online or email Kristy Granger at kgranger@mrwilliams.com.

Mars PetCare – Job Openings for the following

  • Technician – Packing
    • Responsible for operating equipment safely in their area, perform quality checks, effectively work with others while maintaining a consistent output.
  • Technician – Making
    • Responsible for operating equipment safely in their area, perform quality checks, effectively work with others while maintaining a consistent output.
  • Team Leader
    • Hands on leader who is responsible for overseeing teams of associates and motivating them to complete their job duties safely and effectively.

To apply – Contact – Danny Wolf, Production Manager, 252.438.1694 or email Daniel.Y.Wolf@effem.com

Some of these business are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.  Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included.

 

The Local Skinny! Henderson Empowerment Bridging Politics & Community

Several months ago now, the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department started offering a weekly series of empowerment for the community programs.  The offerings can be seen live on Facebook, or later after the interview has been completed in most cases.

On Mondays at 4 p.m., the Henderson-Vance Outreach Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Henderson-Vance-104608337596118) hosts virtual sessions for Henderson Empowerment.

Learn your basic rights and how to protect your civil liberties.

Jaleel Johnson, HVRPD youth services program coordinator, told WIZS in February, “We interview community partners,” and answer questions “that the community needs to know to make the community better.”

Knowing – and understanding – your civil rights is something that doesn’t always get taught in school, Johnson said. Although some of the topics are geared toward educating youth, Johnson said the participants range in age from 16 to 45.

For more information, please contact Shantel Hargrove at 252-430-0382 (cac@ci.henderson.nc.us).

The Local Skinny! Get Vaccinated May 20 Outside Courthouse

On Thursday, May 20th here in Vance County, the courthouse will serve as a site to get a covid vaccine.

The Hon. Henry L. Gupton, clerk of court in Vance County, said Granville Vance Public Health would be on site at the courthouse starting at 9 a.m. to provide the vaccine. He said Lisa Harrison, local health director, would be present to answer any questions.

Gupton said, “There is a large docket that day. Maybe folks will come on and take the shot. I’m ready to get the office back open, rather than just being partially open as we are.”

Harrison told WIZS News, “Your health department is committed to getting vaccine out in the community to make it easier for everyone to access. The more people we can vaccinate, the safer we will all be from the severe effects of COVID-19. It is absolutely clear that COVID-19 presents more of a health risk to people than the vaccine. Let us know what questions you have. We are here to serve the public and protect the health of everyone.”

In order to participate, just show up. Enter from the Chestnut Street side of the courthouse along Church Street behind First Presbyterian Church. That’s the side with the most parking. Where to go from there will be evident as Granville Vance Public Health will have a banner in place.

The Local Skinny! May 11 Jobs in Vance

In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio.

The Vance County Detention Center currently has vacancies for the position of Detention Officer.  To apply, go to the website www.vancecountysheriff.org, click on the EMPLOYMENT TAB.  Follow directions for personal history and authorized release information and deliver to the Vance County Detention Center (jail) at 516 Breckenridge Street in Henderson.  252-738-2200.

Versatrim, a local manufacturing plant in Henderson, has open positions.  They are a leading molding brand company in North America.  On Thursday, May 13th, they will be holding a job fair from 10 am – 2 pm at 599 Raleigh Road in Henderson.  Jobs are available on first and second shift.  For additional information, contact Karen Lambert at karen@versatrim.com.

Biscuitville on Dabney Drive is hiring.  Apply at biscuitville.com/careers.

Hollander Sleep Products, LLC. – job opening for Forklift Operator – 1st Shift.  Contact HR Manager at  jjvoss@hollander.com or contact NC Works at 857 South Beckford Drive, Suite G in Henderson or call NC Works 252-438-6219.

MR Williams Inc, located on Raleigh Road in Henderson – job openings for Repack Order Selector and a Delivery Driver (CDL license is not required). To apply, applicants should contact the NC Works office in Henderson at 252-438-6219.

Legacy Human Services – Substance Abuse Aide – This part-time position serves as a presence and a resource within the adult male substance abuse halfway house, as well as a role model for the residents. The main job responsibilities include driving the male residents to meetings and appointments, supervising male residents and monitoring the home the home for security, meal preparation, passing medication and other duties as assigned. Call 252-438-6700 ext 204 Laura Newton for more information.

The City of Henderson is currently accepting applications for a Meter Reader. A full listing of current job openings may be viewed online at http://ci.henderson.nc.us

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Local Business Transportation Survey Respondents Needed

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is surely one vehicle that almost no one will ever be afforded the opportunity to drive to work.  There is a special program for that.

All fun aside, there is presently special transportation survey information out from the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce.

According to Chamber President Michele Burgess, the Chamber’s Governmental and Public Affairs Division is seeking responses to the survey to identify local transportation needs.

Burgess said in an email received by WIZS News, The Chamber, “in partnership with the Community Collaborative Council, would appreciate your immediate response to a survey to help identify local transportation needs as it relates to recruiting, hiring, and maintaining employees at your business/industry.”

Follow this link to SurveyMonkey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPNTW9M

Basically, the survey is trying to determine if transportation limitations are impacting ways people travel to work, how they travel and if recruiting new workers is being affected by means of transportation.

(The Wienermobile visited the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson on Friday, November 13, 2020. — If you want to read more about that, click here.  If you want to read more about the Wienermobile itself, follow this link – https://www.oscarmayer.com/wienermobile).

 

The Local Skinny! Annual Spring Cleanout Granville

GRANVILLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASE:

The Annual Spring Clean Out is scheduled for 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 15 at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center. This event provides an opportunity for residents to recycle and/or properly dispose of unwanted household items during spring cleaning.

On-site vendors will be accepting scrap metal, electronics, batteries of all types, polystyrene/styrofoam, outdated prescriptions, books, paper documents for shredding, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, flares, ammunition and other items. New to the spring event is the collection of paint and household chemicals, which has typically been accepted at fall recycle/collection events only.

“This event provides an opportunity for everyone to properly dispose of and potentially recycle waste in our county,” said Granville County’s Recycling and Sustainability Coordinator Teresa Baker. “We have had much interest in the past, and participation continues to build each year. We invite everyone to come out and bring their recyclables and waste materials on May 15 as we work together to protect our environment.”

Last year’s county-wide event resulted in the collection of more than 5,000 pounds of shredded paper, 4,500+ pounds of electronics and televisions, 800 pounds of hardback books, 185 pounds of medication/sharps, almost 1,000 pounds of scrap metal and an entire pallet of batteries.

The 2021 event will include a convenient drive-through collection service, so that participants can remain in the safety of their own vehicles. The Humane Society of Granville County will also be available to collect dog and cat food, crates, dog houses, leashes, collars, towels and flea/tick prevention.

As in previous years, a follow-up event is also being planned for the Fall of 2021 at the same location.

For more information, please contact Granville County’s Recycling and Sustainability Coordinator Teresa Baker at 919-725-1417 or at bakertd@gcs.k12.nc.us.

The Local Skinny! Home And Garden Show 5-5-21

WIZS, Your Community Voice.  Thank you for listening! 

The Local Skinny! each Wednesday on WIZS is the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service Home and Garden Show.

 

The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance for May 4

In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio.

Fred’s Towing and Transport – Job Openings for: Rollback driver, Second Shift Dispatcher, Service Mechanic and Service  Tech.–  Apply in person to Karrie Fogg, owner, at Fred’s Towing, 340 Industry Drive in Henderson during the week, M-F, 8 am – 5 pm.

Schewels Home Open positions for an office manager, office support staff, and a warehouse delivery driver.  Contact store manager Charles Hearn at (252) 492-7066 or look for ad online at Indeed job search site.  Job openings at Schewels Home, located on Beckford Drive in Henderson NC.

Kitchen Tune-Up in Henderson, NC, a remodel and renovation business.  Open position for a sales representative.  Contact owner Tammy Martin by going to her website www.kitchentuneup.com and clicking on the location of Henderson and scroll down to find page for Tammy Martin. Job listing can also be found on Indeed job search site.

Walmart Distribution Center in Henderson, NC.  Open positions for experienced fork lift drivers, order fillers, and also entry level front line managers.  Applicants can apply online at www.careers.walmart.com or call NC Works at (252) 438-6129 or Email: ncworks.4200@nccommerce.com.

KARTS (Kerr Area Rural Transportation Service), located on Ross Mill Road in Henderson, NC.  Open positions for van drivers.  Must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, and no felonies on your record.  They will provide necessary training.  Stop by the KARTS office and fill out an application and ask to speak to HR Manager Ashley Norwood.

Eastern Minerals in Henderson NC has job openings.  An entry level Industrial Maintenance Technician and a General Laborer to handle mowing, weed eating and helping out in other departments as needed when not doing yard work.   Applications for these positions can be picked up at the Eastern Minerals plant, located at 170 Eastern Minerals Road in Henderson, NC.

First Methodist Church, located at 114 Church Street in Henderson, NC  has a job opening for a Church Secretary.  Qualifications and Characteristics are good people skills and a positive attitude; have a knowledge of computers and other office equipment; and have a minimum of three year experience in an office environment.  Hours per week are Monday – Thursday from 8 am to 2 pm.  Contact Pastor Bobby Fletcher at email: firstumc@ncol.net.

Badcock Home Furniture in Henderson currently has an opening for a delivery driver and an opening for a sales associate.  Apply online at badcock.com/careers. The delivery position requires the prospective employee to operate and maintain a delivery vehicle, prepare merchandise for delivery, including assembly. Deliver and install merchandise to customers home. Ability to lift 75lbs. 200 lbs. with assistance of dolly or another person. Clean, valid drivers license, ability to be DOT certified. Work shift Mon-Sat, to include late evenings and weekends. Advancement Opportunities Available. High School education or GED required.

Some of these business are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.  Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included.  Listings are provided each Tuesday around 11:45 a.m. on “The Local Skinny!” as well as during local news at 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. Wednesdays as well as weekly posts here and social media.

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