CEREAL CITY BUZZ · EMPLOYMENT

Battle Creek and Calhoun County Jobs: Week of September 9, 2026

Explore local manufacturing, healthcare, public-service and retail openings, plus education and employer career resources.

Week of September 9, 2026. Listings and links checked September 7, 2026. Openings can close or change quickly. This guide is a selected roundup, not a complete inventory of every local vacancy. Confirm availability, pay basis, benefits and shift requirements with the employer.

 

Looking for your next job close to home? This week’s Cereal City Buzz roundup includes manufacturing and maintenance openings in Marshall, healthcare and retail roles in Battle Creek, and Calhoun County positions serving local residents. The listings span hands-on work, patient support, engineering and professional services, with both full-time and part-time options among the postings.

 

That variety gives local job seekers several places to start, but the best match depends on your experience, credentials and schedule. Compare the employer’s requirements, check the advertised pay where available, and apply through the linked employer page. If you are exploring a different field, the career resources below can help you keep looking throughout the week.

Manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering and plant safety

• Production Operator, 1st Shift, PACK, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $28.05/hour. High school diploma or GED, age 18 or older. The posting requires flexibility for other shifts, weekends and holidays despite the first-shift title. View employer listing.

• Quality Operator, 1st Shift, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $28.05/hour. View employer listing.

• Electrical Maintenance Technician, PACK, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $47.65/hour. View employer listing.

• Mechanical Maintenance Technician, PACK, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $47.65/hour. View employer listing.

• Production Supervisor, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $74,300–$124,500 salary range. View employer listing.

• Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Engineering, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $86,600–$144,900 salary range. View employer listing.

• Industrial Firefighter / Emergency Response Technician, PACK, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $29.05/hour. View employer listing.

• Electrical Maintenance Team Technician, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $47.65/hour. View employer listing.

• Mechanical Maintenance Team Technician, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $47.65/hour. View employer listing.

• Maintenance Supervisor, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $86,600–$144,900 salary range. View employer listing.

• Data Engineer, Automation & Controls, Ford, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Marshall. $65,100–$166,200 salary range. View employer listing.

Healthcare and patient support

• Case Manager (Multiple Openings) - Part Time 48 Hrs/Pp, Benefit Eligible - Bronson Battle Creek-2, Bronson Healthcare. Battle Creek. Part time, 48 hours per pay period; benefit eligible. Requires a BSN, Michigan RN license and three years of acute-care hospital experience. View employer listing.

• Patient Coordinator: QuickCare Plus Bronson Battle Creek (PRN), Bronson Healthcare. Battle Creek. PRN / as needed, listed as part time. Reception, scheduling and patient records; high school diploma or GED and 6–12 months of experience required. View employer listing.

• Child Life Specialist -ED/Surgery FT- Battle Creek, Bronson Healthcare. Battle Creek. Full time. Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and supervised child-life internship; professional certification required within one year. View employer listing.

• Surgical Scrub Techs, Oaklawn. Marshall area. Named in Oaklawn’s current “Now hiring” section. Use the careers page to choose a posting and confirm its location, schedule and qualifications. View employer listing.

• Psych Services Therapists, Oaklawn. Marshall area. Named in Oaklawn’s current “Now hiring” section. Use the careers page to choose a posting and confirm its location, schedule and qualifications. View employer listing.

• Occupational Therapists, Oaklawn. Marshall area. Named in Oaklawn’s current “Now hiring” section. Use the careers page to choose a posting and confirm its location, schedule and qualifications. View employer listing.

Government, legal services and youth services

• Case Manager, Calhoun County Government. Justice Center, Battle Creek. Posted wage: $25.08. View employer listing.

• Road Worker, Calhoun County Government. Road Department, Marshall. Posted wage range: $26.69–$28.89. View employer listing.

• Correctional Officer, Calhoun County Government. Justice Center, Battle Creek. Posted wage range: $30.46–$36.66. View employer listing.

• Assistant Public Defender, Calhoun County Government. Toeller Building, Battle Creek. Posted salary range: $82,721.55–$116,547.30. View employer listing.

• Sr. Assistant Public Defender, Calhoun County Government. Toeller Building, Battle Creek. Posted salary range: $87,585.56–$130,656.20. View employer listing.

• Law Enforcement Officer, Calhoun County Government. Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center. Posted wage range: $30.46–$36.66. View employer listing.

• Casual Cook, Calhoun County Government. Marshall Youth Center. Posted wage: $19.39. View employer listing.

• Casual Youth Specialist, Calhoun County Government. Marshall Youth Center. Posted wage: $21.32. View employer listing.

• Youth Specialist, Part-Time, Calhoun County Government. Marshall Youth Center. Posted wage range: $22.98–$29.36. View employer listing.

Retail and grocery

• Part-Time Overnight Stocking Team Member, Meijer. Beckley Road, Battle Creek. Part time. See the employer posting for duties, availability requirements and pay. View employer listing.

• 2nd shift Fashions Team Member, Meijer. Beckley Road, Battle Creek. Part time. See the employer posting for duties, availability requirements and pay. View employer listing.

• 2nd shift Grocery Team Members, Meijer. Beckley Road, Battle Creek. Part time. See the employer posting for duties, availability requirements and pay. View employer listing.

Food science and professional careers

• Scientist, Product Development, Kellanova. Battle Creek, hybrid. $86,720–$120,000/year. The employer may also consider Chicago-based candidates; travel is part of the role. View employer listing.

Pay figures are reproduced from employer postings. County wage and salary labels are shown as posted; confirm the pay period with the employer. Compensation may depend on qualifications and experience. Where no pay is shown here, check the employer for details.

More career resources and updated listings

The following links are employer or workforce resources. Their inclusion does not confirm a particular vacancy.

• Education: Battle Creek Public Schools. Use Apply Today to review district openings and application requirements.

• Education: Calhoun ISD employment and district consortium. Start here for participating school districts and links to districts that hire separately.

• Education: Albion College. Use Search for Available Jobs for faculty and staff opportunities in Albion.

• Hospitality: FireKeepers Casino Hotel. Use Hot Jobs to review current positions at the Battle Creek-area property.

• Manufacturing: DENSO, Battle Creek Thermal. Browse Battle Creek openings by production/logistics, skilled trades, engineering and other categories.

• Manufacturing: WK Kellogg Co. Filter for Battle Creek and check the individual posting’s availability before applying.

• Public service: City of Albion. Review the city’s job board and contact Human Resources if a linked job description does not open.

• Updated listings: Ford, Marshall job search. Check the complete Marshall results for additional postings and updates.

• Updated listings: Calhoun County Government. Review the county’s current openings and job-alert option.

• Updated listings: Meijer. Search Battle Creek and use the location and position-type filters.

• Job-search help: Michigan Works! Southwest. Find résumé reviews, interview preparation, training information and job-search support.

• Statewide job search: Michigan’s Job Seekers page. Access Pure Michigan Talent Connect and other state job-search resources; search Battle Creek, Marshall, Albion, Springfield and nearby communities.

Local jobs Q&A

 

Who is hiring in Battle Creek and Calhoun County this week?

The checked listings include Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall, Bronson Healthcare and Meijer in Battle Creek, Calhoun County Government, and Kellanova. Oaklawn’s careers page also identifies surgical scrub tech and therapist hiring opportunities. Use the employer links above to confirm availability and apply.

 

Are there local part-time jobs or jobs that do not require a four-year degree?

Yes. Meijer’s Beckley Road listings include part-time overnight stocking, second-shift fashions and second-shift grocery roles. Bronson lists an as-needed patient coordinator role requiring a high school diploma or GED and 6–12 months of experience. Ford’s PACK production operator posting requires a high school diploma or GED and applicants age 18 or older, along with the other requirements in the posting.

 

Where can Battle Creek, Marshall, Albion and Springfield residents find updated job listings and application help?

Start with the employer career pages in this guide, Calhoun County’s job board, local school employment pages and Michigan’s Job Seekers page for access to Pure Michigan Talent Connect. Michigan Works! Southwest offers résumé reviews, interview preparation and information about training opportunities.

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