NEW YEAR

NEW
CAREER
An advertising supplement of LNP
Monday, January 11 2016

JANUARY 11, 2016

In light of todays
job market, whether
hiring a new CEO, a
construction manager
or a customer service
representative, smart
leaders understand
that it is crucial to hire
the right employee the
first time. Almost all
of us have experienced
the pain of hiring the
wrong person. The
costs of hiring an
employee who either
does not have the skills
to do the job, or more
often, who simply
doesnt fit well within
your organizational
culture, is too great
and takes up valuable
time.
Gina Breslin,
North Group Consultants

NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER

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FILE PHOTO

Skilled trade workers in demand

KAREN TRIANO GOLIN

LNP CUSTOM CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR

igh Priority Occupations (HPO) are jobs that are in demand by employers, have higher skill needs and provide family sustaining wages, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Their designations
are based on regional occupation needs and opportunities, and
they influence the distribution of training dollars.
Talent shortages werent something hiring managers thought
about as the recession hit. If anything, they were overwhelmed
with applicants for whom there were no openings. But as the
recovery took hold, skilled workers became more of a rarity.
During the peak of the recession, there were 6.8 unemployed
people for every job opening. Today, that ratio has declined
to 1.5, according to the most recent Job Openings and Labor
Turnover Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
According to ManpowerGroups annual Talent Shortage
Survey, 42 percent of surveyed employers reported difficulty
hiring qualified personnel, and skilled trade workers lead the
list for the sixth straight year. This group of occupations shows
a particular need for chefs/bakers/butchers, mechanics and
electricians.
The impact of an unfilled position goes beyond just the loss of

productivity, however. Employers report an inability to meet

client needs, lower morale and an expectation of increased employee turnover.
Technologys continued evolution has also changed what
skills are needed and demanded that new skills be consistently
developed. Ever-changing technology also has driven the talent shortage to some degree, with 34 percent of survey respondents indicating that a lack of technological competency is a
reason they cant fill open positions. Other key causes are lack
of applicants; lack of experience; lack of workplace competencies, such as soft skills like teamwork, problem-solving and
communication; and a desire for higher pay than is offered.
Locally, of the 134 occupations on Lancaster Countys HPO
list, 39 are within the job categories of construction; installation, maintenance and repair; and production. Most of these
jobs offer an annual salary well above the statewide self-sustaining wage of $32,638, defined as 200 percent of the poverty
level for one adult and one child in 2014, typically with medium
or long-term on-the-job training as the necessary educational
qualification. These are the positions for which employers are
seeking candidates with industry-specific professional qualifications and those with industry-specific skilled trades certifiHIGH PRIORITY, page 3

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High priority

Average
Annual
Salary

High Priority Occupation

Continued from 2

Annual
Openings

Carpenters
$38,740
110
cations.
From the second quarter of 2012 to the same period
Construction Laborers
$34,350
67
in 2015, 44 new building construction companies were
Electricians
$43,690
40
launched and grew the sector workforce by 12 percent,
Supervisors - Construction Trades & Extraction Workers
$60,490
31
with almost 460 new jobs.
From this its easy to see why so many construction ocOperating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators
$44,620
30
cupations, from electricians to building inspectors, have
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
21
$45,110
landed on the HPO list and why companies may be havBrickmasons & Blockmasons
$47,720
19
ing difficulty filling open positions. For example, 110 more
carpenters are projected to be needed in Lancaster County
19
Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers
$51,750
every year.
11
Sheet Metal Workers
$48,290
The same is true in the installation, maintenance and
$56,800
Construction
&
Building
Inspectors
6
repair classification, where the HPO jobs average an annual salary of nearly $50,000. Two occupations jump out:
$43,660
Structural Iron & Steel Workers
5
automotive service technicians/mechanics and industrial
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
machinery mechanics. Together, over 100 new positions
are expected to be added every year with average salaries
of $41,620 and $46,130, respectively.
Similar opportunities present themselves within the production sector.
higher-level position with some supplementary training. Employers are
Fifteen occupations are considered HPO with another 291 annual openings
addressing their talent shortages by offering additional training to existexpected. Most in need: team assemblers, packaging operators, welders,
ing staff a widely used method to develop new skills or enhance existfood batchmakers and inspectors.
ing ones. Other training avenues to explore are Workforce Investment Act
Many occupations have essential work skills that can be transferred to
(WIA) trainings or other federally funded training programs, community
a related position and assist a candidate in qualifying for a different job or
colleges, and career and technical schools.

NEW YEAR - NEW CAREER

CNC OPERATOR

FLEET MECHANIC

High Steel Structures LLC, a

leading fabricator of structural
steel products, is seeking qualified
candidates to fill the role of
CNC Operator on 2nd shift. The
successful candidate must be
able to operate CNC machines for
drilling, milling, burning and grinding
operations of structural steel. An
understanding of machine setup
and blueprint reading is preferred.
Responsibilities include: loading
and unloading of machines, firstpiece inspections, compliance with
safety requirements, and operation
of material handling equipment.
Preferred candidate will have
CNC experience with exposure to
programming languages.

High Transit LLC has an opening for a

3rd shift mechanic at its Lancaster, PA
facility. Position requires the knowledge
and ability to diagnose, troubleshoot
and repair a variety of industrial and
over-the-road Heavy Haul equipment.
Required licenses and certifications:
CDL-A, DOT physical card, Air Brake
Cert., and Class 7 State Inspection
License. Basic Hydraulics and welding
experience are preferred. Candidate
needs to supply basic hand tools and
should be familiar with maintenance
repair and tracking systems SAP, or
similar maintenance tracking systems.
If youre a self-motivates person who is
looking for a rewarding opportunity to
be part of an outstanding work team,
this is the job for you.

2ND SHIFT

3RD SHIFT

High Steel Structures & High Transit offers a competitive wage, full benefi t package,
profi t sharing, clean & safe working environment and tool allowance compensation.
Qualified, interested candidates should apply online at www.high.net/careers
EOE

M/F/D/V

If you are keen about a career move, but have

icy-cold feet, we have news for you!

We can boast over 1,300+ team members who are

rewarded and recognized for excellence in many areas.
Willow Valley is a place to engage, to learn, to enjoy
and to advance. So consider this a brisk push toward an
invigorating career!
Licensed Practical Nurse: Part-time; on all 3 shifts
Registered Nurse (Supervisor & Charge): FT 11-7:30am &
PT 11a-11:30p & 11p-11:30a; 7-3:30p

RN Assessment Coordinator (RNAC): PRN

Admissions Coordinator Healthcare: FT
Nursing Assistants: FT 2nd and 3rd shifts; PT all 3 shifts available; current certification preferred
Cook: FT
Menu Dining Servers: FT and PT
Benefits offered:
Group Medical (24+ hrs per week) Voluntary vision and dental - FT
401k w/company match - FT Company Picnic
Use of the fitness center, exercise classes & Clubhouse 7 Paid Holidays - FT
Paid Time & when working on a holiday Tuition Reimbursement
Resident sponsored scholarships Company sponsored life insurance - FT
Paid Time Off Short Term Disability - FT Perfect Attendance recognition
Cake for your birthday Weekly Pay Direct Deposit Electronic pay check

We invite you to apply on-line @ willowvalleycommunities.org; E.O.E.

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25 percent of all new jobs

will be in heath care field
KAREN TRIANO GOLIN

LNP CUSTOM CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR

FILE PHOTO

Every two years the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics updates their
projections for future employment over a 10year period. The most recent release in December looks ahead for the 2014-2024 time
span, and something has changed.
For the first time, health care occupations
and industries are expected to have the fastest
employment growth and add the most new
jobs, surpassing the professional and business services major sector. This shouldnt be
too surprising, given that the labor force is aging, and the number of people entering prime
retirement age is growing. The median age of
the labor force was 37.7 in 1994, 41.9 in 2014,
and is projected to be 42.4 in 2024.
The top five fastest-growing industries, with
another three in the top 20, are all within the

ELECTRONICS
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specializes in high-complexity, electronic contract manufacturing and engineered solutions for the Department
of Defense and prime contractors. Be a part of our team and play a significant role in future growth!
Current openings include:
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Please go to our website for job specific information and to apply. www.sechan.com/careers.asp
Nonsmokers only considered Must be US Citizen due to govt contract requirements EEO/AAP Employer

STORE MANAGER
To plan, coordinate, and direct the daily activities related to the successful operation of a Goodwill store to ensure
the organization goals and objectives are accomplished. High school diploma plus four years experience with two
years of supervisory experience. Retail environment preferred. POS experience preferred. Must possess excellent
inter-personal and communication skills. Must have valid PA drivers license and reliable transportation. Flexible
work schedule to include evenings and weekends. Physical and Essential Basic Requirements. Ability to speak,
hear, read, and write and have basic business math skills. Ability to use business equipment
such as phone, cash register, fax, charge machines, computer and basic working knowledge of
Windows programs and email. Ability to stand most of the day. Ability to stoop, bend, crawl
and climb. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds frequently.
(Job located 2600 N. Willow Street Pike Willow Street PA)
Apply at yourgoodwill.org EEO/Disabled/Veterans Employer

health care sector.

About one in four, or 25 percent, of all new
jobs in the U.S., 2.3 million in total, is projected to be in the health care sector, including
health care support and health care practitioners and technical occupations. And entering these fields does not always require a college or higher degree. For example, of the 15
fastest-growing occupations, eight are in the
health care sector. And of those eight, five require an associates degree or less.
Health care jobs are located in many places
other than hospitals. Think of all the places
you or someone in your family may go for
health services, including your doctor, dentist, chiropractor, eye doctor, medical laboratories or to rehabilitation offices, nursing or
residential care homes. And dont forget your
pets!
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Health care: Fastest employment growth

Continued from 4

Lancaster Countys high priority occupations bear out the national story as
close to 540 annual health care openings are projected. Fastest growing are veterinary technologists and diagnostic medical sonographers, but the largest necessity by sheer numbers is within the various nursing occupations. Of the 539
annual openings, 65 percent are nursing. One local facility has 17 licensed practical or registered nurse positions and another five nursing assistant positions
open right now. The need is real and growing.
But not everyone is comfortable caring for patients in a hands-on manner. For
others, occupations such as pharmacy technician, medical record technician or
medical secretary might hold more appeal. And health care cant be delivered
in and of itself. There are all sorts of supporting roles, from financial, facilities
management, information systems, nutritional services, social work, transportation the list goes on.
We all need health care, and that need is only getting greater as we as a community and nation age. With so many varied jobs, there is a role for just about
everyone, and these jobs arent going anywhere.

Fastest Growing Occupations, 2014-24

Occupation

Typical Education Needed

For Entry

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Associates Degree

Physical Therapist Assistants

Associates Degree

Physical Therapist Aides

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Home Health Aides

No Formal Educational Credential

Nurse Practitioners

Masters Degree

Physical Therapists

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Occupational Therapy Aides

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physician Assistants

Masters Degree
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

Goodwill, a nonprofit, strives to recruit motivated, talented people who are passionate
about their work and our mission. Our stores fund job and life skill programs for people
who have disabilities or challenges to independence. Goodwill Keystone Area serves 22
Pennsylvania counties including Lancaster and we have diverse employment opportunities
in departments like retail, transportation, human services and more.
Jennifer Ross,
Goodwill Keystone Area

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Our team is looking to grow and is accepting

applications for the following positions:
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Discover why people are the most

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From entry level
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Here at TriStarr were

seeing strong demand
for all types of
positions. With a low
unemployment rate
in Lancaster County
and an improving
economy, demand for
skilled, experienced
employees is strong in
all market segments
right now. We
anticipate this strong
demand to continue
for the foreseeable
future and we also
expect to see wage
pressure increase as
well.
Scott Fiore,
vice president, partner,
TriStarr Staffing
FILE PHOTO

Service industries fueling growth

KAREN TRIANO GOLIN

LNP CUSTOM CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR

Lancaster is growing, but you already knew that, right? You

see the evidence all around new homes, new roads and new
stores already here or in the process of arriving.
But what industries are fueling that growth?
In the last three years, from the second quarter of 2012
through the same time frame of 2015, Lancaster County added
a net of 512 establishments for a growth rate of 4.2 percent.
Sounds pretty good, but is it? How does it compare to the
rest of Pennsylvania and the U.S.? Well weve easily outpaced
Pennsylvania, which has barely budged, adding businesses at
a rate of 1.6 percent, and weve only slightly lagged behind the
U.S. as a whole, which has a growth rate of 4.4 percent.
Of the high-level industries, service-providing industries
added the most new establishments, with 392. Rounding out
the top five for most new businesses are:
Professional and business services: 151
Goods-producing: 120
Education and health services: 81
Leisure and hospitality: 76

When considering the fastest-growing industries, the record

is almost identical with one exception natural resources and
mining enters the list at No. 2, with a growth rate of 9.3 percent.
That number can be misleading, though, as the total number of
businesses increased by 18, small when compared to those that
grew the most.
All businesses are rolled up into these high-level industries,
so lets delve a little deeper and look at the 20 NAICS (North
American Industrial Classification Sectors) divisions for the
same three-year time period.
Five sectors added 65 percent (337) of all new businesses:
professional and technical services, health care and social assistance, construction, accommodation and food services, and
manufacturing.
Again, most is not the same as fastest. Look at the difference.
The five fastest-growing accounted for 174 new establishments
or 34 percent. But the rate of growth for some is remarkable.
Utilities, while adding six companies, grew 75 percent, followed by 20 percent for management of companies and enterprises. Rounding out the top five are: arts, entertainment and
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Growth

Lancaster County Net New Jobs

Continued from 6

recreation at 13 percent, and professional and technical services and agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, both north of 11 percent.
Thats only a portion of the story, though, as its hard to tell whos hired from
this. A new business may have only one employee wearing all the hats. So where
have the jobs come from?
Lancaster Countys employment growth has kept pace with establishment
growth, adding almost 9,000 jobs (4.4 percent). While almost 61 percent of net
new jobs (5,454) came from five sectors, health care and social assistance has
unmistakably been the main driver with over 2,100 jobs. (See accompanying
graphic.)
The categories are mostly self-explanatory, although other services is maddeningly vague. What does it actually mean? According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, its basically a hodgepodge:
The Other Services (except public administration) sector comprises establishments engaged in providing services not specifically provided for elsewhere
in the classification system. Establishments in this sector are primarily engaged
in activities, such as equipment and machinery repairing, promoting or administering religious activities, grantmaking, advocacy, and providing dry cleaning
and laundry services, personal care services, death care services, pet care services, photofinishing services, temporary parking services and dating services.
For Lancaster County, 50 percent of the employment growth in this category
has come from automotive repair and maintenance.
Theres much more detail that can be discussed, but for now the main takeaways are that Lancaster County has been growing faster than the state and

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Other Services
Except Public
Administration,
639, 7%

All Other, 3,535,

39%

Accommodation
and Food Services,
647, 7%

Professional and
Technical Services,
920, 10%

Health Care and

Social Assistance,
2,130, 24%
Construction,
1,118, 13%

Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages - Bureau of Labor Statistics, Q2 2012-Q2 2015

comparable to the country. The most new businesses have been within the professional and technical services arena, but utilities has grown the fastest. As to
whos provided the most new jobs thats easy. Health care. But you already
knew that, didnt you?

SALES!
A LUCRATIVE & EXCITING CAREER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EARNING
WHAT YOU ARE WORTH! WE ARE ONE OF LANCASTER COUNTYS MOST
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QUALITY PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM

NO SALES EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

We offer:
- Salary + bonuses - Health and dental insurance - 401K
- 5-day work week - Car allowance - Paid vacation - Closed Sundays

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Potential Yearly Income $40,000 to $80,000

Personal interviews will be held by our sales manager,
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Advanced
manufacturing has
decreased the demand
for low-skill employees
while increasing the
demand for ones who
can work or maintain
new computer-driven
equipment.
Dale Hamby,
executive director,
Workforce Investment
Board
FILE PHOTO

Variety rules in top occupations

KAREN TRIANO GOLIN

LNP CUSTOM CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR

A review of growing occupations in Lancaster County from

2011 through 2014, based on the most recent Occupational
Employment Statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
shows an interesting mix of change across sectors.
And while we cant examine every job title apples to apples,
due to the way reporting happens across survey years, the results may still surprise you.
First, the fastest growing occupations. The top spot goes to
interior designers, a sector that has grown a whopping 265 percent, adding 80 positions over three years. Income growth at
16 percent has certainly outpaced that of Lancaster Countys
11 percent.
Next up is an occupation in the production sector: molding,
coremaking and casting machine setters, operators and tenders, metal and plastic. Its a mouthful of a title, but the definition is a bit simpler: Set up, operate or tend metal or plastic
molding, casting or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal
or thermoplastic parts or products. Adding 430 jobs, 215 percent, the strength of this position speaks for itself. Wage growth
has mirrored the countys at 11.2 percent.
Switching it up yet again, we move into the computer arena

with software developers, applications, growing by 213 percent with a substantial 340 new jobs. Whats even more interesting is that median wages (half of earners make more, half
make less) have actually decreased by 1.7 percent to just under
$70,000.
The fourth fastest-growing occupation is yet again in a different sector, this time within business and financial. Meeting,
convention and event planners also added 80 jobs, increasing
200 percent. Median wages fell for this profession, as well, by
almost 2.5 percent, to $44,460.
Rounding out the top five, within the personal care and service sector, are personal care aides, adding almost 1,570 jobs,
a gain of 189 percent. This job pays below Lancaster Countys
median of $35,540, at $22,750. Wage growth is slower as well,
at 7.4 percent.
The professions that add the most new positions overall start
with a high employment base and are almost always at the lower end of the education and pay scale. The top five jobs are in
five different sectors: personal care, food preparation and serving, office and administration, sales and transportation. Job
growth in each is faster than Lancaster Countys overall, while
wage growth is below and negative in three of the five.
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Occupations

Lancaster County Fastest Growing Jobs

Continued from 8
4,000

300.0%

3,500

250.0%

3,000
200.0%

2,500
2,000

150.0%

1,500

100.0%

1,000
50.0%

500

0.0%

0
Lancaster
County

Int Designer

Molding
Operators

Software
Dev

# New
Jobs

Meeting
Planner

Personal
Care Aides

% Change
2011-2014

Because these occupations for the

most part dont require much training,
have high turnover, and can be springboards for many as they prepare for
the next phase of their careers, whether that be college, skilled labor training
or completion of high school, the majority of the workers educational attainment is a high school diploma.
Lancaster County displays strong
occupation growth across diverse sectors, which confirms that the area is
growing in many directions. Plus as
highly skilled positions grow, the supporting professions that are often a
foot in the door to higher paying jobs
increase as well.

Not only are

employers dealing
with a shortage of
skilled trade workers
when it comes to
recruitment, but
as technology and
automation advances,
employers need to
think about offering
advanced skill training
programs to further
develop their existing
staff.
Michele Stauffer,
Lancaster Society
for Human Resource
Management

Source: Occupational Employment Statistics - Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011-2014

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Wenger Group is growing and looking for someone like you!

Transportation
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Oversees all operational aspects of the Transportation Dept, to ensure safe,

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Requires management experience in transportation industry, 3+ years preferred.

Transportation Supervisor

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Ensures that all aspects of Poultry Division meet industry-related certification

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To apply, submit resume or a completed Employment Inquiry to HR, available at

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PO Box 26, Rheems, PA 17570  Email: hr@wengerfeeds.com

Ph: 800-692-6008

3rd Shift Mill Team Leader (Hempfield Mill)

Oversees daily feed production and supervises mill personnel. Requires

supervisory training, knowledge of feed/ manufacturing techniques, and general
maintenance skills.

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Benefits help set

companies apart
KAREN TRIANO GOLIN

LNP CUSTOM CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR

THINKSTOCK

Ask anyone what their employee benefits are, and they usually
rattle off the standard health care, retirement, holiday and vacation
package.
Benefits are expensive. Companies are trying to control benefit
costs as part of their overall operating cost maintenance while also
attracting and retaining a competitive workforce.
The annual cost of benefits per employee ranges from under
$5,000 to over $20,000, with most in the $5,000 to $9,999 range,
according to the 2015 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey by
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an insurance brokerage and risk management firm.
Health care remains the top-rated benefit for employees due to its
high and rising cost. And companies, for the most part, are maintaining their commitment to a healthy workforce and wellness programs. Some of the various components include flu shots, weight
management, tobacco cessation and group health challenges.
But what about above-and-beyond benefits? Companies are tryBENEFITS, page 11

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EOE

Part-time Employment
Opportunities
The Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking candidates for PT positions including: Classroom Assistants,
1:1 Aides, starting at $11.21/hr & Health Care Assistants starting at $15.56/hr.
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For a complete listing of current openings and to apply online, please see our website at www.iu13.org. EOE

Brethren Village
Retirement Community
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We are hiring caring, highly dependable RNs, LPNs, & CNAs.
Full-time & part-time opportunities are available on all shifts.
Brethren Village also has opportunities for Servers, Cooks, and more.
Please visit www.bv.org/careers/ and click on the
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Benefits: One way for companies to woo workers

Continued from 10

ing to differentiate themselves and, as wages arent increasing, benefits are a

way for employers to make themselves more attractive to a tightening workforce.
You may have read about some of these recently and hope your company
adopts them in the future hello, no official work hours! While many arent
mainstream yet, and some never will be remaining in the stratospheric
realm of West Coast technology companies there is the possibility that
some of these have already or will make it into your benefit package someday.

Family focus

This trend goes beyond standard maternity leave covered by law. Just as
discussions of work-life balance have become more acceptable, expanded
paid parental leave for both moms and dads, and paid adoption leave, are a
response to societal shifts.
With millennials as well as Gen X having children, this is one benefit with
wide interest. Employers recognize that a paid-leave employee is more likely to return to their job, thus reducing turnover.

Volunteer time

Allowing employees a number of hours (typically eight) per year to volunteer in their community is attractive to millennials. While many companies
have corporate social responsibility programs, millennials are more interested in volunteering for the causes theyre passionate about, which may not
The Four Seasons Family of Companies, located in Ephrata, PA,
provides reliable solutions for fresh produce distribution through a
spectrum of services. All four companies, Sunrise Transport, Inc.,
Sunrise Logistics, Inc., Earth Source Trading, Inc. and Four Seasons
Produce, Inc., are deeply rooted in a tradition of excellence, a heart for service and a desire to
grow mutually beneficial partnerships. COME JOIN OUR FAMILY!

align with the corporate agenda.

Skills-based volunteering allows employees to build expertise, expand
their professional skills and network while doing good. The company wins,
too, since it can give back without donating large cash sums.

Student debt repayment

This benefit may just be the most highly coveted of them all for millennials. Offered by just 3 percent of companies right now, according to the Society for Human Resource Managements 2015 Employee Benefit Survey, this
may be the beginning of a trend.
Iontuition, a student loan management platform, found that nearly 80
percent of surveyed individuals with student loan debt would like to work
for a company that offers repayment assistance.
The share of graduates with debt held steady from 2014 at 70 percent, but
the amount of debt keeps growing, this year to an average of $35,051, according to Evisors.com. In 2004, the amount was $18,550, according to the Institute for College Access and Success.
While an employers contributions wont repay the entire debt, they certainly can go a long way in helping the burden become more manageable.
Some firms require the employee to have been with the company for a fixed
period of time prior to receiving the benefit. Amounts are capped, usually
$7,000 to $10,000, with annual lump sum payments or monthly payments
of about $100 to $250.
Another way companies are approaching this is to offer loan refinancing.
This benefit may be trendy, but to the millions who owe, this is one employer
perk that cant come too soon.

$2000 Sign-on Bonus*

With Klines, youre in good company! Join a team of great people serving loyal
clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Everyone knows Klines as a well-respected
employer. Were growing rapidly and adding new Drivers/Technicians to our crew.

CDL-A&B Drivers/Technicians

Sunrise Transport delivers fresh produce

to retail stores and warehouses in the
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. We have
immediate openings for Class A delivery
drivers to support our growing business.
Positions include:
Local Driver (Home Daily)
Regional Driver (Home Every Other Day)
Part-Time Driver (Flexible Schedule)
Must have valid PA Class A CDL, clean
MVR, and be willing to work weekends.
One (1) year verifiable experience preferred.

Four Seasons Produce has openings in

our state-of-the-art warehouse on 1st, 2nd
and 3rd shifts. We offer competitive
starting rates plus an incentive bonus
program. Positions include:
Order Selectors
Utility Associates (Order Selecting,
Loading, High-Lift Operation)
High-Lift Operators
Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. repetitively
and work in a fast-paced, refrigerated
environment. Previous warehouse/
material handling experience preferred.

Qualified candidates should visit the Careers page at www.fsproduce.com to complete an

application or for more information.

Seeking CDL-A & B Tanker Endorsed Drivers to work full-time. Local trips.
Attractive sign-on bonus payable at $1000 after 30 days, and $1000 after 6 months.
Paid training. Plenty of OT options. Starting rate is min. $20/hr. with off-shift differential.
Must have a positive attitude, basic mechanical skills and the ability to lift 75-100 lbs.
Requires good DOT record w/ minimum 1 year exp. to drive our state-of-the-art trucks.
Very generous, full benefits package effective in 30 days.
Attractive Sign-On Bonus for experienced CDL Drivers only.

Also seeking an Entry-Level Service Technician.

See our ad in todays employment section.
Our HR team wants to hear from you.
Email: HR@KlinesServices.com
EOE. Complete a driver application at
www.KlinesServices.com

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JANUARY 11, 2016

LNP | LANCASTER, PA

NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER

WHERE

At Heart of Lancaster and Lancaster Regional Medical

Centers, our mission is simple: Compassionate,
personalized careevery patient, every time.

PATIENTS

COME FIRST

And YOU Are Valued

Lancaster Regional Opportunities:

Heart of Lancaster Opportunities:

Nursing

Allied Health

Nursing

Allied

 RN: ICU, Cath Lab,

NICU, OR
 RN Clinical Coordinator,
Wound Care

 OR Tech
 Pharmacist (PRN)

 RN: Cardiac Cath Lab,

 Medical Lab Tech (FT, PT)

Beh Health (PT, FT)

Ancillary

Ancillary

 Pharmacy Technician (PT)

 Security (PRN)
 PBX (PRN)

 Pharmacy Tech (PRN)

New Career Possibilities!

Mennonite Home Communities

Attn: Recruiter
1520 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
recruiter@mennonitehome.org
www.mennonitehome.org

 Histology Tech (PRN, PT)

 
      

    

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NEW YEAR!
We offer a smoke-free environment, with
competitive salary and generous benefits
package. Please submit your resume to:

 Pharmacist (PRN)

 Mental Health Tech

      

     


The hospital is owned or
invested in by physicians.
EOE Drug Free Workplace

 Ultrasound Tech (FT, PRN)

CNAs

Scheduler

Valid certification required. Must be flexible and well organized

with the ability to multi-task.

One year experience in payroll and scheduling nursing /personal care staff in a high volume healthcare setting required.

CNA Premium
Weekend Program

Billing/Payroll Clerk

FT & PT All Shifts & POOL

Requires min of three 8-hr weekend shifts (1st & 2nd) biweekly and
every other holiday. Current CNA certification and min of 6 months
exp in long term care.

LPNs/Staff RNs

FT 2nd Shift, PT 3rd Shift & POOL

FT 8a-4:30p

Min 2 years admin exp, including some billing

and payroll exp, required.

Homemakers

Housekeepers

FT 8a-4:30p

  

     


Unique opportunity to develop close relationships with residents thru mealtime & one-on-one activities.

RN Supervisor

Groundskeeper

Current PA RN license, min 3 years RN Supervisory exp and strong

leadership skills. Long term care exp preferred. Position works every
wknd, with one wknd off per quarter.

Year-round position to help maintain grounds, shrubs, trees,

and grass. 1-2 years exp as a groundskeeper or nursery worker
preferred. Willing to obtain pesticide license.

Personal Care Opportunities

LPNs FT 3rd          



 
    
Experienced LPNs, Med Techs & Resident Assistants wanted for our
team-focused environment. Must have one year exp in long term
care and valid license/certification.

FT 8a-4:30p

Experience in commercial carpentry, HVAC, electrical, mechanical,

plumbing systems, locksmithing and general maintenance. Ability
to respond to emergency/after-hours calls, support snow removal
duties (wknd/eve as needed). Current PA drivers license, HS
diploma or equiv with technical school cert and 5+ years exp in
commercial/ office building maintenance.

Provides direct nursing care. Current PA LPN/RN license required.

PT Wkds (Sat & Sun) 6:30a-3p

General Facilities
Technician

FT 7a-3:30p

FT 3p-11:30p

Valid PA drivers license and housekeeping exp required. Alternating wknds/holidays.

Floor Care Technicians

FT 2nd Shifts

Valid PA drivers license and previous exp required.

Alternating wknds/holidays.

Laundry Aides
FT 1st & 2nd Shifts

Summer Grounds Help

Valid PA drivers license. Alternating wknds/holidays.

Valid PA drivers license required.

We offer a pleasant, upbeat working environment in a centrally

located community with a tradition of caring for others since
1903. Join a team where you know you are making a difference
in the lives of others each and every day. Must have a passion for
helping older adults, positive outlook and be a team player.

  

Security Supervisor
FT 8p-4a

Must have 5 years exp, with at least 2 years in a supervisory

role. Valid PA drivers license and HS diploma or GED required.

EOE M/F/D/V