Here is your Weekly Hiring Update for the week beginning February 3, 2026.

This week, we are seeing a "changing of the guard" in some major local roles (Fire Chief!) and a huge push from the schools to lock in teachers for next fall.

📋 Battle Creek Jobs: The February 3rd Update

Week of February 3, 2026

🚨 Immediate Hiring Event

• FireKeepers Casino Hotel

  • Event: Open Interviews (First Thursday of the Month).

  • When: Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

  • Positions: Servers, Security Officers, Environmental Services (EVS), Facilities.

  • Apply: firekeeperscasino.com/careers (Walk-ins welcome at the HR office).

🏫 Education (Recruiting for 2026-2027)

• Battle Creek Public Schools

  • Positions: Elementary Teachers (1st Grade), Secondary Science & Math Teachers, Special Education Consultants.

  • Pay: Listed ranges from $50,000 - $82,010/yr.

  • Note: They are securing talent now for the school year starting Fall 2026.

  • Apply: battlecreekpublicschools.org/careers

• Kellogg Community College

  • Positions: Adjunct Instructors (Industrial Trades), Support Staff.

  • Apply: jobs.kellogg.edu

🏭 Manufacturing & Operations

• WK Kellogg Co

  • Positions: Production Operator ($24.11/hr).

  • Apply: wkkellogg.com/careers

• TC Transcontinental

  • Positions: Press Helper / General Production ($21.62 - $23.57/hr).

  • Apply: tctranscontinental.com/careers

• City of Battle Creek

  • Positions: Fire Chief (Leadership Role), Police Officer (Recruit & Lateral), Industrial Journeyman Electrician.

  • Apply: battlecreekmi.gov/jobs

• WSI (Staffing for Local Plants)

  • Positions: Assembly Workers ($15.00 - $26.93/hr).

  • Apply: wsitalent.com

🏥 Healthcare & Federal

• Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center

  • Positions: Vocational Rehab Counselor, Psychologist (Sign-on Bonus eligible), Medical Support Assistant.

  • Apply: usajobs.gov (Search "Battle Creek VA")

• Bronson Battle Creek

  • Positions: Medical Assistant (Sign-on Bonus up to $3,000), Lab Assistant, Patient Care Tech.

  • Apply: bronsonhealth.com/careers

• CVS Health

  • Positions: Store Associate / Cashier (Beckley Rd & Capital Ave locations).

  • Apply: jobs.cvshealth.com

❓ Job Seeker Q&A: You Asked, We Answered

Q: I see FireKeepers has open interviews this Thursday (Feb 5). Do I just show up?

A: Yes, you can! However, you will be a "Super Applicant" if you apply online before you go. It saves time at the check-in desk and shows the recruiters you are prepared. Bring a physical copy of your resume and your ID, and dress like you are ready to start work that day.

Q: The City is hiring a Fire Chief? Isn't that a huge job?

A: It is! It’s rare to see top leadership roles like Fire Chief or Assistant City Manager pop up on public boards, but they are open right now. Even if you aren't qualified for those, it’s a good sign that the City is actively building its team. They often hire for entry-level roles (like General Laborers) at the same time to support new leadership.

Q: Why do federal jobs (like at the VA) have such long "Open" dates?

A: You might see a VA job listed as "Open 01/26/2026 to 02/16/2026." Unlike some private companies that pull the ad as soon as they get a few resumes, the federal government keeps the window open for a set time to ensure fairness.

Tip: Don't wait until the last day (Feb 16th). They often review applications in "batches," so being in the first batch is an advantage.