Kokomo Westwind Plans To Hire 25

A Kokomo plant that makes parts for wood cabinets says it wants to hire 25 hourly workers and a few salaried employees. Westwind Wood Specialties will have a recruitment event 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6 and 7. Job seekers can turn in applications before then at the plant, which is at 1104 Touby Pike. People who drop off applications early can set up a time to meet with supervisors during the recruitment days. People who apply the days of the event might not be able to meet with the company that day. Bernie Wilimitis, co-owner and chief operations officer for Westwind, said the company is looking to finish staffing its first shift and begin hiring for a second shift. “In 2011, we’ve seen significant growth, and we’ve been hiring just about every other week,”...

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