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ALAMO SMC
Originally established in 1941, Alamo-SMC currently produces a broad line of modern, high quality, rugged, professionally manufactured Front End Loaders and Backhoes. Our products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA for applications supporting 10 to 135 HP tractors, used in the agriculture and turf markets. We offer our entire line of products through a nationwide Rhino brand dealer network, SMC Distributors and Dealer Representatives, and also manufacture products for the OEM (original equipment manufacturers) market.

Address:                 300 East 60^th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone:                   (605) 336-3628
Contact Person:        Keith Viggers
Website:                 www.alamo-smc.com
Careers:                    Welders, machine operators (steel), and assembly
How to apply:           Application or South Dakota Career Center

Alamo SMC looks for people with good math skills, ability to read blue prints, and experience in welding or metal fabrication. Welders must know welding symbols. Alamo has need for welders and machine operators with experience in working with steel for the night shift. The night shift runs from 5:15 pm-3:45 am (Monday-Thursday), 3:15 am-11:45 pm (Friday), and the option to work Saturday from 12:00 pm-6:00 pm. All positions at Alamo SMC are full time with the option for overtime. Applications can be picked up at Alamo SMC or at the South Dakota Career Center. Mr. Viggers is willing to visit with anyone interested in learning more about career opportunities at Alamo SMC.

Architecture Incorporated
Founded in 1976, Architecture Incorporated in Sioux Falls, South Dakota has firmly established its reputation as a regional leader in innovative and award-winning architectural design.

Address:                415 South Main Avenue. Sioux Falls SD 57104
Phone:                  (605) 339-1711
Contact Person:     Elizabeth S. Squyer
Email:                    mail@architectureinc.com
Website:                www.architectureinc.com
Careers:                Architectural Drafting Technician, Architect
How to apply:         Resume, Cover Letter

Architecture Incorporated looks for people who are detail oriented with an ability to work efficiently on multiple projects both independently and as a team member. Architecture offers a full benefits package. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, health, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance, SEP-IRA.

Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc is North America's number-one specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software, and appliances.

Address:              2101 W. 41ST STREET, SUITE 3, Sioux Falls SD 57105
Phone:                (605) 334-0003
Contact Person:   James Burke
Email:                     james.burke@bestbuy.com
Website:                www.bestbuy.com
Careers:              Sales, cashiers, and customer service
How to apply:       On-line, In-store kiosk

Best Buy believes and promotes the benefits of a strong diverse workforce. Best Buy is 90% people based and 10% product knowledge. Best Buy is looking for people who can communicate with other people, are driven, trustworthy, and have fun. Best Buy has low turn-over with high internal promotion opportunities. Most positions at Best Buy are Part-time.

CSD Contact Center
With 30 years of experience in the telecommunication relay industry, CSD Contact Centers offers cutting–edge communication technology as an outsourcing solution to all types of enterprises.
CSD Contact Centers has been providing outsourced solutions to large businesses, government entities, and corporations since 2001. We bring highly–customizable, innovative contact center service offerings that include — but are not limited to — Inbound call handling, Outbound campaigns, and Fulfillment services.

Address:               127 West Ninth Street, Sioux Falls SD 57104
Phone:                  (605) 367-0690
Contact Person:     Cindy Shuck, HR Manager
Email:                    CShuck@c-s-d.org
Website:                www.c-s-d.org
Careers:                Customer Service Representatives
How to apply:         On-line application (preferred), paper applications

CSD Contact Center is looking for people with good basic computer skills, good customer service and communication skills, age 18 or older, type 35 wpm with a High school degree or equivalent. CSD Contact Center provides an 6 week training period, during that time trainees are paid $8.75 per hour; after training $9.00. CSD prefers on-line applications however will accept paper applications. CSD performs a background check on all applicants.

Dakota Kitchen & Bath
Dakota Kitchen & Bath was started in 1989 by three partners who saw the need to provide better service by creating custom cabinetry, built with integrity that exceeds expectation. Dakota Kitchen & Bath serves twelve states employing skilled woodworkers, designers, salespeople, and dealer support personnel.
Address:                4101 North Hainje Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Phone:                  (605) 334-9727
Contact Person:     Tracy Ketcham
Website:                www.dakotakitchen.com
Careers:                Sanding, Boxing, Doors
How to apply:         Call Tracy Ketcham at 605-334-4585

Dakota Kitchen and Bath is looking for employees who can read CAD Drawings, measure and cut wood accurately, adapt to change, and have a good work ethic. Dakota Kitchen and Bath will provide tours of the facility to potential employees as well meet with them to discuss positions they have available.

Great Outdoor Store
The Great Outdoor Store is a local retailer that provides outdoor specialty clothing, footwear, equipment, and gifts.

Address:                235 South Phillips Avenue
Phone:                  (605) 335-1132
Contact Person:     DeAnn Echols
Website:                http://www.greatoutdoorstoreonline.com/default.aspx
Careers:                Part-time Sales Staff
How to apply:         Stop in at your local store

The Great Outdoor Store hours are:
10:00 am-8:00 pm                            Monday-Friday
10:00 am-5:00 pm                            Saturday
12:00 pm-4:00 pm                            Sunday

The Great Outdoor Store looks for people who have a good understanding of the outdoor and computer experience. Customer service, loyalty, and dependability are very important to the success of potential employees. Ms. Echols advised that they currently have a staff of 10 employees with very little turn over. Ms. Echols advised it is best to call the store to check if they have any positions available before dropping off a resume.

Sanford Wellness Center
Sanford Wellness center believes in bringing people together to improve health by embracing a diverse selection of wellness programs. Sanford Wellness center is looking for people who are creative and committed to providing outstanding customer service at all levels.

Address:                4201 S. Oxbow Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106-4109
Phone:                  (605) 333-9727
Contact Person:     Cal Hanson
Email:                        hansonc@siouxvalley.org
Website:                www.sanfordhealth.org
Careers:                Hospitality, Nursery, Cleaning staff, Maintenance
How to apply:         On-line: www.sanfordhealth.org

Can call Cal Hanson for preliminary interview!!

Sunshine Food(West 10th Street)

Sunshine Food is locally owned 24 Hour full retail supermarket with 125 employees.
Address:                2700 W. 10th STREET, Sioux Falls SD 57104
Phone:                  (605) 334-3321
Contact Person:     Jess Peterson
Website:                www.sunshinefoodstores.com
Careers:                Cashiers, Baggers, and Evening Stockers
How to apply:         Application (Pick up at Service Desk)

Sunshine Food looks for people with the ability to communicate, good customer service skills, dependable, and friendly. Sunshine Food will accept applications anytime and will keep on file. Sunshine Food during the summer is continuously hiring baggers. Sunshine Food advertises their careers opportunities on KELO Job Website and In-store. 98% of positions at Sunshine Food are part-time.

Sunshine Food (Downtown)
Sunshine Food is locally owned and operated full retail supermarket.
Address:                520 2^nd Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57104
Phone:                  (605) 332-1891
Contact Person:     Randy Micka
Website:                www.sunshinefoodstores.com
Careers:                Cashiers and Baggers
How to apply:         Application (Pick up at Service Desk)

Sunshine Food looks for people who are out going, customer orientated, dress for success, and have basic math skills. Sunshine Food is committed to developing and promoting a diverse workforce that includes people with disabilities. Sunshine Food has worked with Southeastern Behavioral HealthCare and hired three job seekers with disabilities in the last year. All careers are part-time except for department heads. Mr. Micka advised that it is important for anyone applying for a position to dress up when stopping in with an application. Mr. Micka will consult with customer service to see if applicants were dressed appropriate and courteous. Mr. Micka advised they have high turn over and would welcome more applicants for careers available with their organization.

Total Card, Inc.
Total Card Inc. (TCI), and it’s subsidiary Total Card Solutions, was founded in May of 2000 in Sioux Falls, SD by 4 individuals with nearly 50 years of credit card servicing, marketing, and operations experience. Initially formed to service a portfolio of 15,000 credit cards, TCI now operates two state of the art call centers with 400 of the finest credit card professionals in Sioux Falls, and Luverne, MN

Address:                5109 S. Broadband Ln., Sioux Falls SD 57108
Phone:                  (605) 977.5829
Contact Person:     Pat Lund
Email:                    plund@totalcardinc.com
Website:                www.totalcardinc.com
Careers:                Collections (FT& PT)
How to apply:         On-line
Total Card Inc. is always looking for talented and qualified people to join their organization.

Total Card is a company for people who want to make a difference and who pride themselves in a job well done. Total Card employees are a part of an organization that offers challenges, opportunity and rewards.

They believe in providing training for their employees to enhance their skills and abilities, as well as providing opportunities for career growth.

Total Card Inc. offers a wide variety of benefits and competitive compensation programs to its employees, including medical, prescription card, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD, and 401(k) plans to meet the needs of a diverse employee group.

54 million Americans are people with disabilities
65% of Americans with disabilities are unemployed or under-employed
Businesses are challenged by chronic labor shortages
People with disabilities represent the largest pool of untapped labor
Customers with disabilities control discretionary income of nearly $200 billion (twice the teen market)