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Carnival Worker

T.J. Schmidt & Company

Elwell, MI

$13.14-$14.55 per hour

Job Order Not Available

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+19892135835
Web address to Apply:
https://www.mitalent.org

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
45
Job Duties:
Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. Collect tickets/fees, sell and serve food at concessions window; erect, take down, operate/attend and maintain equipment/rides; games; make change; assist patrons. Set up - stock/clean and ready for service, tear down - pack up stock and close down booth, heavy lifting and physically mobile, operate food concessions, games and amusement rides. Elephant ear dough is made from scratch using simple provided recipe, other items are pre-frozen and pre-packaged that are cooked/heated, and assembled such as corn dogs, hot dogs, hamburgers. Using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as commercial mixers, grills, deep-fat fryers, griddles or hot plates, popcorn poppers, cotton candy machines. Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking using knives or slicers. Following simple specified instructions: Set up-and take down the booth, this consists of opening the awnings and closing them. No tools are needed. Replenish food, paper products or prizes as needed. Using basic cleaning supplies and following proper safety precautions and sanitary measures ensure all items are cleaned and stored in a specified safe manner for transportation. Check for any food service equipment not working properly and report to maintenance personnel for repair or replacement. For example, watch for damage to electrical cords and report issues as needed. Assist patrons in getting into rides, inform patron to fasten belt, bar, or other safety device. Ensure safety at all times. Operate the control console to start and stop the ride. Attend games by explaining the rules of the games, assist in playing the games (such as handing a patron a ball to throw or ring to toss), retrieving and providing prizes for winners at games. Hours, schedule and days vary – Sample shift time: 12pm - 9pm, 1-hour unpaid break; 40hrs./wk. extra hours may be required or available, may include weekends and holidays. Work needs (i.e., hours, days, schedule, location, and work positions) vary. Work needs subject to industry practice and are not guaranteed per day, per week, per schedule, per location, or per worker, e.g., rainouts, brief periods without scheduled events, event dates and hours set by agreement with sponsor and subject to change (based upon adverse weather, hours of operation, day of the week, attendance, size of the event, school schedules, amount of equipment in operation, staffing, etc.), and unforeseen cancellations. In the event of approved, overlapping events, work needs may cause workers to be adjusted. Pay varies based on location of each worksite, $13.14- $14.55 an hour No overtime is expected, but if work necessitating OT occurs, it will be paid in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws. Employer reserves the option to provide additional compensation for performance and tenure or may increase wages based on changes in market conditions. Pay received weekly, single workweek used for computing wages. No minimum education or experience required. On the job training provided. Daily travel required and provided to work in Gratiot, Calhoun, Kent, Eaton, Wexford, Charlevoix, Crawford, Antrim, Oakland, St Clair, Otsego, Newaygo, Tuscola, Isabella, Mason, Wayne, Jackson, Bay, and Macomb County, MI. Daily travel provided to all events as per itinerary. Must commute from home at prior worksite to next worksite. Optional daily transportation to worksites provided at no cost to the worker. Work is performed outside in all weather. Employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies, equipment and uniform required to perform job.
Job Classification:
35-2011.00 - Cooks, Fast Food

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
No
Special Requirements:
The job requires that the applicant be qualified, ready, willing, able, and available to perform during the entire employment at the designated worksites under adverse weather; to enter into and comply with employment contracts; to follow workplace rules; and to meet job performance standards. Must comply with grooming requirements and dress code. Subject to discharge for cause. Must be willing to work up to 7 days/wk. Post-employment drug testing and criminal background check required, paid by employer and applied equally to all workers, U.S. and foreign/H-2B. Applicants must cooperate with and complete job application and interview truthfully.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:
T.J. Schmidt & Company
Company Name:
T.J. Schmidt & Company, LLC
Location:
Sterling, MI 48659

Worksite

Address:
10925 W Monroe Road, Elwell, MI 48832

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-400-26001-520492
Multiple Worksites:
Yes
Additional Wage Information:
See F.a.4
Date Posted:
1/28/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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