Job seekers across metro Detroit will have a chance to interview face-to-face with dozens of employers Thursday afternoon (June 25) when JobFairGiant.com hosts a Michigan Job Fair at the Radisson Hotel, 26555 Telegraph Rd., Southfield. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m.
Organizers say more than 1,000 positions will be available on the floor, spanning industries from produce distribution to automotive vehicle services.
“I have 1,000 positions total tomorrow, just so you know,” said C.J. Eason, president of Workforce Development at JobFairGiant.com.
Among the employers attending is Pure Flavor, a North American produce company opening a new distribution center in Romulus.
“Pure Flavor, we are a produce company based out of North America, and we’re opening a new distribution center in Romulus right off of I-94,” said Jonathan Trasky, director of operations at Pure Flavor. The company is actively recruiting across multiple departments, and Trasky said they are looking “for all positions ranging from quality, warehouse, production - lots of people, lots of great people.”
Michelle Copland, director of HR at Pure Flavor, said the company is casting a wide net. “We’re looking to fill operations, warehouse admin, shipping, production - we’ve got something for everybody,” she said, adding that the right candidates don’t need to arrive with a lengthy résumé. “We need hands-on, motivated people who are not just looking for a job — they’re going to look for a career. We pride ourselves on our internal promotions. So, you can start at the bottom and work up.”
Penske Vehicle Services is also expected to attend, with roughly 80 openings between its Auburn Hills and Troy locations. Eason, who toured both facilities ahead of the event, said the positions don’t require formal certifications. “You don’t have to be a person that has a license or a certification in any of those positions - all you have to do is be an enthusiast,” she said, noting she has been recruiting at car shows and motorcycle events throughout the month to find the right candidates.
Admission to the job fair is free. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at jobfairgiant.com.