Getting back to work means getting some cash in your wallet, which in turn, goes back into our now lagging economy. Perhaps you wish to become one of the newly employed now that Congress has allowed additional unemployment support to expire. If so, read on for employment opportunities in our area.

Eden Foods in Detroit is hiring for a full-time operator/pasta maker. Duties include operation of pasta making and packaging equipment, monitoring quality of product, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and work area. Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds and must pass a pre-placement physical. Good communications skills necessary and experience in the food industry a plus. Find a complete job description at http://www.edenfoods.com/careers. Apply by sending resume to Sherri Laing at [email protected]. The pasta manufacturing facility is located at 9104 Culver St. in Detroit.

Target has openings at its retail stores in Allen Park, Dearborn, Taylor, and Westland, to name a few. Positions include cashier, food service, specialty sales, and front of store attendant. To find available positions and locations go to http://www.corporate.target.com/careers/. Click on the Search All Jobs tab and filter your search by location.

In Inkster, Kennedy Care Enterprises, Inc., an assisted living facility is hiring for a front desk receptionist. Duties include greeting and directing guests and visitors, answering and directing phone calls, receive and sort mail, and maintain inventory of office supplies. This is a customer service position so pleasant attitude and communication skills will be necessary. High school diploma or equivalent and three years of administrative experience are required. Find more details on the position and apply online via Indeed at http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Kennedy%27-Care-Enterprises-Inc. Kennedy Care Enterprises is located at 27509 Cherry Hill Road.

In Livonia, O. Keller Tool Engineering Co. is hiring for an experienced CNC lathe operator. Apply in person at 12701 Inkster Road, north of Plymouth Road.

If you have reliable transportation, Tramar Industries in Novi is looking for a machinery cleaner. Tramar Industries specializes in buying and selling used metal machinery. The position will require cleaning CNC machinery by degreasing and removing metal chips, minor machine disassembly, and general shop cleaning. Forklift operation knowledge and mechanical experience a plus. Call 248-426-5555 or email resume to [email protected]. Tramar Industries is located at 42850 W. Ten Mile Road, west of Meadow