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The leading radio control model and hobby company in the world, and one of the most progressive companies in the Champaign/Urbana area is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions. Hobbico offers a competitive compensation package and excellent opportunities for career growth. Click here for more information on Hobbico.

CURRENTLY OPEN POSITIONS (effective July 1, 2008)

TECHNICAL | PROFESSIONAL | SALES & SERVICE | OTHER | WAREHOUSE | RENO, NEVADA WAREHOUSE

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS POSITIONS

TECHNICAL

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN: Our preferred candidate will have a background with hands on experience in circuit design testing and trouble shooting. Experience with radio control systems, battery chargers, and electronic speed controls is desired but will train the right candidate. Must be able to use a soldering iron and have a working knowledge of electronic components as well as being able to create technical reports. A two year electronics degree is strongly preferred. Previous experience in an electronics lab environment with product development experience is desired. Full-time, days.

PRODUCT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN: Responsible for answering product related questions on inbound help lines. Must have a strong desire to be involved in all aspects of R/C hobby. Above average oral and written communication skills required; good customer service and computer skills desired. Previous technical experience in all R/C product categories preferred. Full-time, days.

PROFESSIONAL

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Seeking a professional individual to provide departmental project and administrative assistance in a fast paced environment. Must have experience with MS Word and Excel. Previous office experience required.

CREDIT COORDINATOR: Responsibilities include evaluating and establishing credit limits, monitoring financial stability of accounts, and all aspects of the credit/collection process. 3-5 years of professional credit experience and knowledge of Fair Credit Reporting laws required. Full-time, days.

GRAPHIC ARTIST: Bring your expertise at creating graphic artwork and web designs to a position that lets you explore an enormous variety of advertising projects - catalogs, newsletters, magazine ads, mass market, sales flyers, web site designs, and more! You'll complete layout and production on a MacIntosh computer using the latest graphic design software. An Associate's degree in Graphic Design is required, plus experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and HTML. Knowledge of Java, Java Script, and Flash preferred.

HR SPECIALIST: Seeking an experienced individual to coordinate all employee relations programs dealing with social, recreational and recognition services. Write and edit the company newsletter, classified ads and assist with writing other employee communications. Responsibilities also include employment related activities including recruiting and interviewing job applicants to fill open positions. Perform reference checking, extend job offers, perform new hire orientation and exit interviews. Position requires 1-2 years experience in a similar role, the ability to multi-task, must be detail oriented and possess good follow through skills. Strong writing skills required. A Bachelors Degree in English, Writing or a related field desired.

SALES & SERVICE

SALES REPRESENTATIVE: Take inbound orders from our customers and field basic customer service questions. Make outbound calls to established customer accounts, present daily specials, and assist with special projects. No cold calling. Previous sales or customer service experience and computer knowledge are desirable. Full-time, flexible schedules Mon.- Fri.

CATALOG PHONE ORDER TAKER: Take inbound calls from our catalog customers. Earn $1 - $2 per hour in incentive pay. Work in a casual office atmosphere. Flexible day, evening, and weekend hours. Full or part-time schedules.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP: Use your problem solving skills and your background in customer service to assist our wholesale customers. Related experience preferred. Full-time, days.

OTHER

SECURITY: Perform periodic inspection tours of buildings and grounds to ensure compliance with established safety policies and procedures. Full and part-time, 1st and 2nd shift and weekend hours available.

WAREHOUSE

PICKER & PACKER: Pick customer orders from shelves or package orders for shipment. Regular full and part-time positions on 1st and 2nd shift. Requires a dependable work history. Previous warehouse experience helpful.

FORKLIFT DRIVER: Assist with stocking and movement of product. Previous forklift experience preferred, but not required. 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift hours are available.

MACHINE OPERATOR: Package balsa wood kits and radio control hobby accessories. Unload containers and trucks, operate forklifts and packaging machinery. Input data into a standard computer system. Previous manufacturing and forklift experience preferred. Full-time, days.

SHIPPING CLERK: Package balsa wood kits and accessories. Unload containers, operate all packaging machinery and forklifts as well as drive the company truck between facilities. Previous manufacturing and forklift experience preferred. Must have Class B CDL license. Full-time, days.

TRUCK LOADER: Responsible for sorting and stacking boxes into truck trailers for shipments. Previous truck loading or warehouse experience desired. FT, 2nd shift hours.

RENO, NEVADA WAREHOUSE

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE: Full and part-time positions available in our Picking and Packing Departments. Requires a dependable work history. Previous warehouse experience helpful. M - F, 1st shift positions available.