Blalock & Associates

Job Listings

Job Title:	PRODUCTION ENGINEER (PROFESS. & KIN.)
City of Job:	Fontana
Zip Code of Job:	92336
County of Job:	San Bernardino
Experience Required:	5 years
Education Required:	Some post high school
Number of Openings:	1
Job Listing Close Date:	3/7/2001
Job Start Date:
Starting Wage:
Wage Negotiable:	Yes
Shift:	Day
Duration:	Long Term
Hours Per Week:	40 plus
California Driver's License:	C (passenger car)
Federal Government Contract:	N
Status:	Open
Job Duties: An Inland Empire Co. is looking for a Production Engineer. The successful candidate will have (CAD) design and interpretation skills, strong production planning experience, solid exposure to OSHA compliance, computer skills to include word, spreadsheet and effective email communication. This is a small business manufacturing environment. Ideally the successful candidate will be comfortable in such an environment. Some supervisory experience preferred but not required. Pay based on experience $12 to $19 an hour.
How to apply:
Mail resume to:	Blalock & Associates, Inc. Attn: PAUL BLALOCK 4371 Latham St., Ste. 106 Riverside, CA 92501
Report in person:
Contact Phone:
Fax:	PAUL BLALOCK (909) 682-6674
E-Mail:	resumes@blalockassoc.com
URL:
Additional Instructions:

Job Title:	SAFETY INSPECTOR (ANY INDUSTRY)
City of Job:	Anaheim
Zip Code of Job:	92806
County of Job:	Orange
Experience Required:	5 years
Education Required:	Bachelor's degree
Number of Openings:	1
Job Listing Close Date:	3/7/2001
Job Start Date:
Starting Wage:
Wage Negotiable:	Yes
Shift:	Day
Duration:	Long Term
Hours Per Week:	40 plus
California Driver's License:	C (passenger car)
Federal Government Contract:	N
Status:	Open
Job Duties: A Manufacturing Co. is looking for an individual with 5-10 yrs experience in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be a walk the floor type specialist with strong inter- personal skills. Included in his/her duties will be designing/implementing new safety programs, safety investigations, presentation of monthly safety reports, knowledge of related OSHA guidelines and material safety data sheets, a related degree is preferred. Exposure to a union environment is helpful but not required. Pay is 30K to mid 60K range based on experience. Perm Place.
How to Apply:
Mail resume to:	Blalock & Associates, Inc. Attn: PAUL BLALOCK 4371 Latham St., Ste. 106 Riverside, CA 92501
Report in person:
Contact Phone:
Fax:	PAUL BLALOCK (909) 682-6674
E-Mail:	resumes@blalockassoc.com
URL:
Additional Instructions:

Current Openings
Here are some of our current job openings.

Position	Openings	Salary
General Manager (Trucking Co.)	1	$85-100K + benefits
Project Manager (Construction Co.)	1	$40-65K
Superintendent (Construction Co.)	1	$35-55K
Accounts Receivable	1	$8-12 hrly
Sales Secretary	1	$9-13 hrly
Development Specialist	2	$12.56-14.99 hrly
Secretary Positions	4	$9-15 hrly
Human Resource Assistant	1	$9-12 hrly

Job Descriptions
The following sections define various job categories for your company's temporary and regular staffing needs that we have the ability to provide for you. If there is any type of position you do not see on the list, please ask us - we can assist you with numerous others as well. The category descriptions are as follows:

Receptionist

General duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Places, receives and routes telephone calls.
Provides general information to callers or visitors.
Greets and directs visitors.
Takes telephone messages using a desk phone or multi-line system.
Performs clerical duties as directed.

General Qualifications:

Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
Ability to show patience and courtesy when working with people.
Professional in manner and appearance.
Experienced in using various phone systems.
Proven ability to accurately convey information (Names, phone numbers, messages) orally and in writing.

Data Entry

General Duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Enters alphabetic, numeric or symbolic data from source documents into computer following format displayed on screen with a high degree of accuracy.
Compares data entered with source documents, or re-enters date in verification format on screen to detect errors.
Deletes incorrectly entered data, and re-enters correct data.
Compiles, sorts and verifies accuracy of data to be entered.
Keeps record of work completed.
Enters data up to 50% of the time.

Customer Service

General Duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Talks with customers by telephone or in person regarding products or service.
Records and confirms customer orders or service information.
Adjusts complaints concerning billing or service rendered, refers complaints of service failures to designated departments for investigation and follow-up.

General Qualifications:

Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and accurately.
Ability to show patience when working with people.
Ability to question others to determine their specific needs.
Ability to input and access information on the computer.
Ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge and good judgement of client's products and services.

Administrative Assistant

General Duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Reads and routes incoming mail.
Composes and types routine correspondence.
Files correspondence and other records.
Answers telephone and gives information to callers or routes call to appropriate executives and places outgoing calls.
Schedules appointments for executives.
Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, and conducts visitors to appropriate person.
Arranges travel schedule and reservation.
Prepares memorandums outlining and explaining administrative procedures and policies to supervisory workers.
Directs and delegates preparation of records such as notices, minutes, and resolutions for meetings.
Compiles and types statistical reports.
Makes copies of correspondence or other printed material.
Prepares outgoing mail.

General Qualifications:

Ability to make decisions and prioritize work.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
Ability to format and edit documents on computer.
Ability to train others in job procedures.

Telemarketer

General Duties (Others may be assigned):

Places outgoing sales telephone calls.
Provides general information to those called.
"Smiler & A Dialer" - Some customer service functions included.
Provides data entry manually or formats reports on computer based on calls made.
Ability to format and edit sales reports on computer.
Keeps record of calls made and work completed.
Makes outgoing sales calls up to 50% of the time.

General Qualitications:

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to show patience and courtesy when working with people.
Professional in manner and appearance.
Experienced in using various phone systems.
Experienced in using computer and formulating reports.
Proven ability to accurately convey sales information.

Host/Hostess

General Duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Provides directions and general product information.
Verifies guest lists and provides name badges.
Hands out samples, flyers or serves refreshments.
Takes messages.

General Qualifications:

Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
Ability to show patience and courtesy when working with people.
Professional in manner and appearance.
Proven ability to accurately convey information (Names, phone numbers, messages) orally and in writing.

Accounting Clerk (Payables/Receivables)

General Duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Types vouchers, invoices, checks, and account statements, reports, and other records.
Computes and records charges, refunds, costs of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals and similar items.
Updates General Ledger and reconciles accounts.
Manipulates financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
Updates all Payable/Receivable reports on computer.
Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactiuns.
Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts.
Batches checks and deposit slips.
Posts cash to customer accounts, issue and apply credit memos, and send monthly statements if necessary.
Keeps track of collection reports and traces outstanding invoices.

General Qualifications:

Knowledgeable in accounting procedures and automated systems.
Ability to accurately input and access data into a computer using spreadsheets, database or other software.
Familiar with tables, graphs and charts.
Ability to prioritize work and follow instructions.
Ability to perform calculations utilizing a IO-key calculator/keypad.

Payroll Clerk

General Duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Compiles payroll data such as hours worked; sales or piecework, taxes, insurance to be withheld, and employee identification number, from time sheets, time cards, and other records.
Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records.
Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
Records changes effecting net wages such as exemptions, garnishments, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
Prepares quarterly and annual Payroll tax reports for State and Federal Departments.
Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, deductions, commissions and overtime.
Keeps records of leave pay, and nontaxabie wages.
Keeps records of Workman's Compensation for payables, and reports including coding of various classifications of jobs.

General Qualifications:

Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately on a 10-key calculator/keypad.
Ability to prioritize work and follow instructions.
Knowledge of payroll tax procedures and reports.
Ability to accurately input data into a computer using spreadsheets, database or other software.
Knowledgeable with accounting procedures and automated payroll systems.
Knowledge of Workman's compensation procedures, calculations, classifications, and reports.

General Labor

General Duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Cleans packaging containers.
Lines pads and crates and assembles cartons.
Obtains and sorts products.
Wraps protective material around product.
Starts, stops and regulates speed of conveyor if necessary.
Inserts or pours products into containers or fills containers from spout or chute.
Weighs containers and adjusts quantity.
Nails, glues or closes and seals containers.
Labels containers, container tags, or products.
Sorts bundles of filled containers.
Packs special arrangements or selections of products.
Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process.
Records information such as weight, time, and date packaged.
Transports small equipment or tools between departments.
Sweeps and keeps designated material area in orderly condition.
Disperses material to designated areas from receiving.
Packages materials for shipment per company procedures.
Verifies that proper items are being kept in right place.
Works as a utility labor person responding to inter office requests. (ie. Moving light furniture or file boxes.)
General labor as it applies to each company's needs individually and separately from those listed as examples above.

Shipping & Receiving

General duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Compares identifying information and counts, weights or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Verifies quantity, quality, labeling and addressing of products and merchandise ready for shipment.
Prepares items for shipping using cartons, containers and protective fillers.
Seals and affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons. Could use shrink wrap equipment.
Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
Inserts items into containers.
Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape.
Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
Determines methods of shipment.
Affixes postage on packages, or gets it prepared for shipper pick-up.
Posts weights and shipping charges.
Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Routes items to departments.
Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Routes items to departments or storage by hand or uses dolly or hand truck.
Loads and unloads trucks.
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks or shelves by hand.
Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shipping or damage in transit.
Tracks inventory on computer, if necessary.

Warehouse Worker

General Duties:

Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
Sorts and places materials or items an racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line.
Lifts heavy objects (up to 40 pounds) by hand or with power jack.
Cleans work area, machines and equipment.
Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets of shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
Marks materials with identifying information.
Opens bales, crates, and other containers.
Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
Weighs or counts items for distribution.
Arranges stock parts on specified sequence for assembly.
Uses computer to enter records.
Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
Completes requisition forms to order supplies from other departments.
Prepares parcels for mail. Maintains inventory records.

Computer Programmer

General Duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Designs, codes, modifies, and tests programs assigned.
Works directly with users to confirm needs.
Assists with installing and training on computer systems.
Answers questions and assists users with problems with their computer systems.
Produces accurate, efficient, user-friendly computer systems.
Evaluates and modifies existing programs to accommodate system changes.

General Qualifications:

Four year degree or equivalent in business experience programming.
Previous experience in working with end users of programs and equipment in problem solving.
Ability to work with people at all levels of computer expertise.
Knowledge of a variety of computer software and equipment.

Computer Analyst

General Duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Plans, develops, tests and documents computer programs by performing various duties.
Evaluates user requests for new or modified computer program to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities.
Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives.
Reads manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn ways to develop programs that meet user requirements.
Formulates plan-outlining steps required to develop program and submits plan to user for approval.
Prepares flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate sequence of steps program must follow and to describe logical operations involved.
Designs computer terminal screen displays to accomplish goals of user request.
Converts project specifications into sequence of detailed instructions and logical steps for coding into language that the computer can process.
Enters program codes into computer system.
Enters commands into computer to run and test program.
Reads computer printouts or observes display screen to detect syntax or logic errors during program test, or uses diagnostic software to detect errors.
Replaces, deletes, or modifies codes to correct errors.
Analyzes, reviews, and alters program to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
Writes documentation to describe program development, logic coding, and corrections.
Writes manual for users to describe installation and operating procedures.
Assists users to solve operating problems.
Recreates steps taken by users to locate source of problem and rewrites program to correct errors.
Trains users to use program and provides technical assistance.
Install and tests program at user site.
Monitors performance of program after implementation.

General Qualifications:

Master's degree or equivalent of four to ten years related experience and/or training.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and/or board of directors.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of various programming languages such as COBOL, BASIC, FORTRAN, PASCAL, etc.
Knowledge of various operating systems and their components.

Computer Operator

General Duties (Other duties may be assigned):

Enters commands and presses buttons and flips switches on computer and peripheral equipment such as tape drive, printer, data communications equipment, and plotter to integrate and operate equipment.
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials such as tapes and printer paper for operating runs, or oversees loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
Observes equipment for errors and notifies supervisor.
Records problems.
Answers telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Assists workers in classifying, cataloging, and maintaining tapes.

General Qualifications:

Knows various operating systems such as DOS, UNIX, Windows, etc.
Familiar with numerous programs IBM or Macintosh such as Excel and Word Perfect.
Familiar with various computer equipment such as Plotter, Scanner, Printers, E-Mail, etc.

Data Processing Manager

General Duties (Others may be assigned):

Establishes and maintains network users, user environment, directories and security.
Responds to the needs and questions of network users concerning their access to resources on the network and the operation of various software programs.
Remains abreast of changes in user and system software and hardware requirements.
Monitors and administers the network, keeping system information up-to-date in a network log.
Updates the operating system as required.
Loads and updates software applications as required.
Manages memory usage of the network printing, and network technical resources.
Maintains a backup of all files, security, and rights.

General Qualifications:

Master's degree or equivalent of four to ten years related experience and/or training.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and /or board of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Word Processor

Summary: Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves management of clerical work and minor administrative and business detail by performing the following duties:

General Duties (other duties may he assigned:

Reads and routes incoming mail.
Composes and types routine correspondence.
Formats and edits documents on computer.
Prepares written reports.
Compiles and types statistical reports.

General Qualifications:

Ability to type 60+ wpm.
Ability to make decisions and prioritize work.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
Ability to produce documents using various software.
General knowledge of word processing functions.

Hints & Tips

Professional Work Habits
Interviewing Do's and Don'ts
Questions Commonly Asked by Employers in an Interview
Questions You Can Ask an Employer in an Interview

Professional Work Habits

Arrive 10-15 minutes before your start time on the first day of each assignment.
Make every effort to be on time every day.
Demonstrate regular attendance.
Do not discuss your pay with anyone at a client's facility.
Dress in acceptable business attire appropriate to each assignment.
Hold all personal phone calls until lunch time or breaks.
Perform to the best of your ability.
Be pleasant and agreeable to all.
Be enthusiastic and hard working.
Show initiative! Ask, "Would it be more efficient to do it this way?"

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Interviewing Do's and Don'ts

Before the Interview

DO Arrive early.
DO Bring a copy of your resume.
DO Prepare questions to ask during the interview.
DO Bring a pen and notepad for taking notes during the interview.
DO Be prepared to furnish references.
DO Psych yourself up! It's normal to be a little nervous, but remember, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

During the Interview

DO Be Yourself. People can tell when you are faking it.
DO Have a POSITIVE attitude!
DO Maintain direct eye contact.
DON'T Slouch or get too comfortable. Remain professional and alert.
DO Be Confident! You are the kind of employee this employer needs.

After the Interview

DO Fax, mail or drop off a Thank-You Letter or Card immediately.

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Questions Commonly Asked by Employers in an Interview

Tell me about yourself.
What are your greatest strengths?
What is your biggest weakness?
What motivates you?
What are your goals over the next 3 years? 5 years? 10 years?
What are you looking for in a position?
Why do you want to work for our company?
Why are you leaving your current company? Past companies?
What would be your ideal job?
How do you define success?
Will you relocate?
Give an example of a time you had a conflict with a co-worker and how you handled it.
Did you ever work for a manager you didn't care for? What did you do about it?
Tell me about an important goal you set for yourself in the past and how you achieved it.
How do you think those that know you would describe you?

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Questions You Can Ask an Employer in an Interview

What are your expectations for a new hire?
How is performance evaluated?
Please describe a typical day.
What are your companies strengths and weaknesses.
What are my opportunities for advancement?
What is your competitive edge?
Are there any concerns you have about me filling the position?

And ... if they seem interested, ask:
Where do we go from here? Can we set that up right now?
OR if this is the final interview, ask:
Where do we go from here? When can I start?

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