Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Watch a video of Todd Henry, the Bogart, Ga. plant manager, explain the hiring process.
Around 30-40 percent of the 1,400 jobs that will be available over the course of the next few years at the Caterpillar plant in Oconee-Athens will require specific technical training, according to plant manager Todd Henry. However, he said many positions will be open to potential hires of all trades and all employees will go through upfront training before they start. Search for advertised positions here: http://www.caterpillar.com/careers/job-opportunities/job-search. Watch the video for more information about jobs. You might also be interested in viewing: VIDEO On the Fast Track: Caterpillar Plant Construction Begins in Oconee-Athens Caterpillar Plant Manager Outlines Hiring Plans for Athens Facility, How to Prepare for Jobs Caterpillar’…
Friday, August 3, 2012
The company has pledged to invest $1 billion in the new plasma fractionation plant that reportedly will add up to 3 million liters of new capacity annually once fully functional.
At a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal presented Baxter CEO Bob Parkinson with a symbolic sign of how beneficial the state believes the company’s decision to locate in Covington, Ga. will be. “This type of co-operation is definitely a two-way street,” Deal said. “What you may or may not know is that Stanton Springs Parkway is going to be renamed Baxter Parkway. And the message that sends is that the road to success will have Baxter written all over it. As I said in the beginning, this a great day for Georgia.” Leaders from Baxter as well as local and state officials were at the location in Covington, Ga. to throw the first dirt on the development. In the speeches, officials heralded it as a great honor for Georgia…
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Applications are currently being accepted for work in human resources, product quality and logistics engineering. Application deadlines range from July 9-15, 2012.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Caterpillar has posted the following full-time job opportunities for the upcoming Athens plant on its career website: Product Quality Manager Description: Jobseekers with a bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing and familiarity with Caterpillar's manufacturing facilities, processes, and equipment are encouraged to apply for the position of Product Quality Manager. Additionally, applicants should have 8-10 years of experience. and good interpersonal and analytical skills. Relocation is available. See more. How to apply: Create a profile and submit an online application. Deadline: July 9, 2012 Logistics Engineer Description: Individuals with a bachelor's degree in packaging, mechanical or industrial engineering, at least three …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
It's been vacant since the end of March when Blockbuster video closed. What would you like to see set up shop in the Butler's Crossing Shopping Center?
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Blockbuster vacated its former location at 2061 Experiment Station Road in March. In the comments below, tell us which business you'd like to see take its place. Leasing is handled by The Shopping Center Group.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Have you noticed the heavy equipment at the site located at 1020 Jamestown Boulevard?
Grading has begun at the site of the new location of Classic City Orthodontics on Jamestown Boulevard, an eco-friendly, LEED-certified building Dr. Tradd Harter has predicted will be a future landmark in Oconee County. "We are thrilled to start our new era of classic smiles!" the business posted on Facebook Monday. Plans are for Classic City Orthodontics to move from its Watkinsville location into the new building later this year. The Athens and Oglethorpe offices will be unaffected by the move. The building will be large enough to house other, similar businesses in the future, Dr. Tradd Harter has said. Matlack-Van Every Design, an orthodontic design firm, and AllPhase Medical, a local construction firm that specializes in the …
Monday, June 18, 2012
Construction has begun at the site of the new RaceTrac gas station and convenience store on the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 78 and Mars Hill Road.
For more background information, see RaceTrac Gas Station Speeds Toward Bogart.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Candidate qualifying, a called meeting of the Development Review Committee, and table tennis lessons are a few of the things to know about in and around Oconee today.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Weather: The middle of the work week will be mostly sunny with a high of 85 degrees. The Weather Channel's forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of rain. Skies will be clear overnight and lows will be in the mid 60s. Top things to know:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Bishop Company, alongside community and business leaders, officially broke ground Tuesday on the 486,000 square foot shopping mall being built along the Oconee Connector Extension.
The golden shovels were out Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the future Epps Bridge Centre located on the Oconee Connector Extension. "This is going to be huge for the region," Oconee County Commission Chairman Melvin Davis said of the development. "When it opens in 2013, I think you'll find shoppers coming from many counties surrounding Oconee." The shopping mall and state-of-the-art movie theatre will generate special-purpose, local-option sales tax revenue and create jobs, which Davis said will be good for the local economy. The 486,000 square foot Epps Bridge Centre is Bishop Company's second project in the Athens area. The general contractor, Benning Construction Company, recently built the Carmike Cinemas' Gateway…
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The shopping mall, which will include a 16-screen movie theater, is being built along the Oconee Connector Extension.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Oconee Connector Extension has been open for a couple of months, and crews have been clearing trees for weeks at the site of the future Epps Bridge Centre. Now, according to an article in the Athens Banner-Herald, Bishop Company is preparing to officially break ground on the project Tuesday. The $76 million retail development is happening on a 68-acre tract located along the new stretch of roadway. An estimated 22 commercial buildings are planned, along with a 16-screen theater that will feature state-of-the-art projection and stadium-style seating to accommodate almost 3,000 people. Developer Frank Bishop said construction is slated for completion in summer of 2013. Read more about plans for the Epps Bridge Centre in an Oconee County …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The largest branded marketer of baby and young children’s apparel in the United States is filling 250 positions.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Are you interested in working in the one-million square foot Carter's facility in Jackson County slated to open in June? Over the next four days, you have a chance to apply for work during a job fair taking place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 625 Braselton Parkway in Braselton. So print copies of your resume, don your best business attire, and apply in person for one of the 250 full-time positions the company is filling immediately -- warehouse material handlers, warehouse operations, equipment operators, inventory control, human resources and additional support roles. The job fair wraps up on Saturday, May 12, according to a news release. Carter's has announced it plans to create more than 600 new full-time jobs in Georgia by 2015.
Stephanie Gross
8:06 pm on Monday, April 29, 2013
If you're interested in working at Caterpillar, please visit the company's website https://caterpillar.taleo.net/careersection/cat+external+cs/moresearch.ftl and search for open positions in Athens, Ga. All applications must be submitted online through that website. Best of luck to you! more ›