x
Breaking News
More () »

Grand Rapids job fair looks to hire for over 800 positions

The Grand Rapids Express office, a job placement company, and 125 area companies are taking part in the hiring event.
Credit: Keely Lovern
Companies and businesses across the U.S. are offering incentives to get workers to apply for jobs.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Companies in West Michigan are looking to hire over 800 positions at a job fair this week. 

The Grand Rapids Express office, a job placement company, and 125 area companies are taking part in the hiring event.

People who are looking for a new job just need to sign up for a phone or in-person interview here: https://calendly.com/national-hiring-event 

The job fair runs until Aug. 6. 

Here is a list of some of the jobs that are open:
• Machine Operator - $15-$18.75/hr
• Quality Inspector - $14-$18.70/hr
• Mechanical Assembly - $15-$17/hr
• Forklift Driver - $15-$19/hr
• Warehouse Worker - $14-$20/hr
• Delivery Driver - $17-$22/hr
• Grounds Worker- $14-$15/hr
• Production Worker - $14-$18/hr
• General Labor - $13-$15/hr
• CNC Machine Operator - $16-$17.50/hr
• Sewer/Upholstery - $15-$20/hr
• Press Operator - $18/hr
• Cleaner - $13-$15/hr
• Medical Manufacturer Production - $16/hr
• Electrical Assembly - $14-$15.50/hr
• Shipping & Receiving - $14-$18/hr
• Packaging Operator - $15-$17/hr
• Foundry General Labor - $16/hr

The job fair is part of National Interview Day. National Interview Day was first created by Express. The single interview day has expanded to a weeklong hiring event, and across the country 800+ Express offices will be hosting events to interview and place as many job seekers as possible. 

Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now.

Have a news tip? Email news@13onyourside.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Before You Leave, Check This Out