Statistically, there has never been a better time to HUNT for a new career…
Unemployment numbers are at record lows while new jobs open every day. Local employers are competing desperately for good employees, NOW IS YOUR TIME!!
If you were looking for treasure, YOU FOUND IT at JOB-A-PALOOZA with a brand new, career scavenger hunt …
THE HUNT will have you exploring benefits, salaries, hours, and careers while on your way to finding our treasure- A $500 DOLLAR VISA GIFT CARD!
You’ll have an unforgettable experience and a chance to find a new CAREER at JOB-A-PALOOZA, April 27th from 10am to 2pm at Joplin’s NorthPark Mall.
Employers will be positioned throughout the mall with interview spots reserved for you!
Keep checking back for an updated list of participating Employers. The Missouri Job Center will be on hand to help with interview skills, resume touchups and more.
Participating Companies
(listed by booth number)
1. Jasper Products, LLC
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Packaging Operator (Night Shift – $20.00/hr. Days – $19.00/hr.)
- Filler Operator (Night Shift – $21/hr. Days – $20/hr.)
- Quality Control Technician (Night Shift-$20/hr., Days – $19/hr.)
- Quality Food Technician II
- Batching Operator (Night Shift – $25.00/hr.- $26.50 top 18-month rate Days – $24.00/hr. – $25.50 top 18-month rate)
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift – $27.75/hr, Day Shift – $25.75/hr)
- Forklift Operator (Night Shift – $21/hr. Days – $20/hr.)
2. NHS Management, LLC
- 12+ RN’s between the 3 facilities | (Pay to be determined on experience)
- 12+ LPNs between the 3 facilities | (Pay to be determined on experience)
- 20+ CNA’s between the 3 facilities | (Up to $16.90/hr)
- 20+ Nurses Aides to CNAs Paid training between 3 facilities | ($13.45/hour while attending classes)
- 15+ CNA to Med Tech positions (paid training/Certifications) | ($18.90/hr)
- 15 Medication Tech (certified) | ($18.90/hr)
***RN’s $12K sign-on bonus | LPN’s $12K sign-on bonus
3. Butterball
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- General Labor | $16-$17/hr plus $1 shift differential
- Industrial Electrician | $32.50 to $38/ hr
- Production Supervisor | Salary based on experience
- Production Superintendent | Salary based on experience
- Warehouse Superintendent | Salary based on experience
***This $1,000 bonus is applicable for first-time, newly hired employees. It is paid in three installments, each requiring successful performance and up-to-date training.
4. O’Reilly Auto Parts
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Parts Specialist | Varies
- Delivery Driver | Varies
- Merchandise Stocker | Varies
- Warehouse Material Handler | Starting 17/hr
- Shipping Clerk | Starting 17/hr
- Receiving | Starting 17/hr
- Equipment Operator | Starting 17/hr
- Internships (Corporate)
***Positions pay from $12.35 to $28 depending on position and client
5. Downstream Casino
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Facilities Tech
- Security
- Cook
- Valet
- Housekeeping
- Bartender
6. Leggett & Platt Branch
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- (13) Entry Level and Machine Operator Positions | $13.40-$22.86/hr.
Pay varies per position
7. Arc of the Ozarks
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Behavior Support Technician | starting at $18/hr. plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Direct Support Professional | starting at $18/hr. plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Occupational Therapist
8. Ducommun
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- (15) Entry Level Cable Assemblers | $16/hr. to start
10. Ozark Center
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Community Support Specialist | Minimum starting pay $15/hr
- ABA Implementer | Minimum starting pay $15/hr
- Behavior Therapist | Minimum starting pay $15/hr
11. Freeman Health System
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Nurses | Entry level positions start at $15/hour
- Nurse Techs | Entry level positions start at $15/hour
- Clerical | Entry level positions start at $15/hour
- Allied Health | Entry level positions start at $15/hour
12. Braums
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- 12 – Hourly Managers – Assistant Managers, Shift Supervisors | $14.50 to $19.00/hr.
(Assistant Managers bonus bi-weekly) - 10 – F/T Hourly Employees (Mon-Fri)
- 25 + Hourly P/T Crew Members
*** F/T Crew – Start at $12/hr. | P/T Adult Crew – Start at $13/hr. | P/T Student Crew – Start at $12/hr.
13. Missouri Department of Social Services
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Youth Services Worker | Minimum Salary $40,934.88 | Maximum Salary $43,782.96
14. Economic Security Corporation
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Head Start Teachers ($12.27-$27.82 depending on position and experience)
- Early Head Start Teacher ($12.27-$27.82 depending on position and experience)
- Bus Drivers ($12.27-$27.82 depending on position and experience)
- Case Managers ($12.27-$27.82 depending on position and experience)
- Outreach workers ($12.27-$27.82 depending on position and experience)
- Program Assistant ($12.27-$27.82 depending on position and experience)
- Human Resources Assistant ($12.27-$27.82 depending on position and experience)
15. Missouri Department of Social Services
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Benefit Program Technician | Yearly Salary of $37,681.92
16. Jaguar Transport
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Financial Analyst (locations include Kansas City and Joplin) | $60,000 – $80,000 per year
17. Clean The Uniform Company
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- Production Utility | $15.50/hr
18. Manpower
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- (10) Assembly
- (5) Packaging Quality Control
- (5) Welders/Fabricators
- (4) Machine Operators
19. US Army
- Infantry 5000
- IT 500
20. SGC Food Service
- Sanitation Team ($16/hr)
- Night Warehouse Team ($20/hr)
- Fleet Tech ($20/hr)
- Install Tech (Pay depends on experience)
21. Cardinal Scale MFG
Open Positions + Pay/Hourly
- 2 – Industrial Maintenance Technicians – Repair motors, machines, and equipment as needed.
- 2 – CNC Machine Set-Up & Operators – Set up CNC machines as needed and run various parts. Usually mills and lathes.
- 1 – Robot Welder Operator – Run robot welder
- 1 – Metal Saw Operator – Band saw operator cutting long I-beams.
- 1 – Material Handler – Moves, delivers and puts up materials.
- 2 – Supervisors – Machine Shop Supervisor and a Shipping Supervisor needed to manage employees and work flow in the departments.
***$15.00/hr to $29.50/hr depending on the job and experience. Salary: Related to direct experience.
