Pooling our resources
At Scioto Valley Forward, we’re in regular contact with people who want to help former Pixelle workers connect with their next job opportunity. Trevor Kendall is Director of Human Resources at Petland’s headquarters. He’s also a downtown business owner, with his wife, Amy, at Parkside Ice Creamery. He offered this list of resources to assist in the search.
The Pixelle closing is hitting our community hard. Like many of you, Amy and I have close friends and neighbors directly affected. While we’re still hopeful for a buyer, we don’t want to wait to take action.
We’re doing what we can to support anyone impacted — not just by Pixelle’s closure, but any recent job loss. I’ve been reaching out to professional contacts to gather and share useful resources.
Many of those affected haven’t had to job search in years, so even basic tips or links — things that might seem obvious — could make a big difference.
If you have anything helpful to add, please message me. I’ll make sure it gets to others who can help share it across the community.
With the Pixelle Job Fair happening tomorrow, I wanted to get this out today. The resource list below will continue to grow, and the “General Job Boards” section is a good starting point for those with specific skills or interests.
Let’s keep looking out for one another.
– Trevor Kendall
Chamber of Commerce Member Company Job Postings: https://members.chillicotheohio.com/jobs
Ohio Means Jobs: https://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/
JobsOhio: https://www.jobsohio.com/
City of Chillicothe Jobs Opportunities: https://www.chillicotheoh.gov/departments/employment_opportunities/index.php
South Central Ohio HR Council (SCOHRC) – Confirmed Member Company Openings:
Rocky Boots: www.rockbrands.com/careers
Infosight: Email Traci Haubeil at th@infosight.com
Machinist
Field Service Technician
Mechanical Engineer - Automation Division
Product Development Engineer - R&D
McDonald’s Management Positions: https://jobs.mchire.com/
Indeed Manufacturing Jobs within 35 miles of Chillicothe: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Manufacturing&latLong=39.33312%2C-82.9824&locString=Chillicothe%2C+OH%2C+45601&radius=35&vjk=69e3212e9d330edb
General Job Boards (not all-inclusive):
Indeed: A leading job site with a vast database of job postings, company reviews, and salary information.
LinkedIn: A professional networking platform with a robust job search function and a focus on connecting professionals.
Glassdoor: Offers job postings, company reviews, salary data, and interview insights.
Monster: An established job board with a wide range of listings and career resources.
CareerBuilder: Provides job postings, resume building tools, and career advice.
ZipRecruiter: Offers a large database of jobs and a mobile app for job searching.
SimplyHired: Aggregates job postings from various sources, making it easy to find a variety of roles.
Robert Half: Specializes in finance, accounting, and technology roles, offering both job postings and staffing services.
USAJOBS: The official job board of the US Federal Government.
Snag (formerly Snagajob): Focuses on hourly and part-time jobs.
Craigslist: While less refined, it can be a good source for local jobs, especially for entry-level positions.
Dice: Specializes in technology and engineering jobs.
FlexJobs: Focuses on remote, part-time, and flexible job opportunities.
Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent): Specializes in startup jobs.
Ladders: Focuses on jobs for professionals with salaries over $100,000.
Google for Jobs: Aggregates job postings from various sites and provides a convenient way to search.
Upwork: A platform for freelance and contract work.
Job.com: Offers a job search platform with additional services like salary insights and job matching.
LinkUp: Focuses on jobs found directly on company websites.
Toptal: Connects companies with top freelance talent, particularly in tech.
Stack Overflow: Great for tech jobs.
ProBlogger: Great for writing jobs.
TechCareers: Great for tech and engineering jobs.
LawCrossing: Great for legal jobs.
HigherEdJobs: Great for higher education jobs.