The City of Coatesville, in partnership with Morgan Truck Body and the Chester County Economic Development Council’s HireOne Initiative, will host a job fair on Saturday, April 10 from 10 AM-2 PM at Coatesville City Hall.

Inspired by the successful collaboration between the City of Coatesville and Urban Outfitters last month, which resulted in filling 80 positions, Morgan Truck Body seeks to fill as many as 150 manufacturing positions at its national headquarters in Morgantown.

“This upcoming job fair is the second partnership of what we hope to be many more career development and industry collaborations designed to attract motivated job seekers,” said Coatesville City Manager James Logan. “When I met with Brady Bagwan at Morgan Truck Body and learned the reasons he wanted to bring this hiring event to Coatesville, I was pleased we share a similar vision to train and put people to work.”

Ninety percent of the available jobs are hourly manufacturing assembler positions, with no previous experience necessary. Since 1952, Morgan Truck Body has been the premier producer of truck and van bodies in North America, with 14 locations. Morgan employs 800 people in three Pennsylvania locations.

“Our data revealed that more than 80 percent of our manufacturing labor comes from Berks County and the Reading area. Coatesville is equal distance from our facility, yet we employ very few associates from the city,” said Bagwan, Morgan Truck Body’s Vice President of Human Resources. “Our goal is to build awareness and develop employment opportunities for Coatesville residents. We are a short commute from Coatesville and are excited to provide transportation support as well.”

Job Fair Details:

Candidates should book 15-minute appointments on April 10 at the job fair, where they will have the opportunity to meet with a recruiter. Masks should be worn, and health and safety measures will be in effect. Complimentary refreshments will be provided with an on-site food truck.

• Offers will start at $14.75 per hour, with experienced manufacturing assemblers earning up to $19 per hour
• Full benefits are provided after 30 days, including a 401K plan and more
• Two shifts are available Monday through Friday beginning at 6 AM and 4:30 PM
• Minimum age is 18, and individuals for whom English is a second language are welcome

Job offers will be extended on the spot, contingent on a plant visit to review specific job requirements.

“We prioritize building talent, so team members will receive training, and for those who desire to advance their careers, we provide a pathway to leadership opportunities,” said Bagwan. “In fact, assemblers can be promoted to the next level within their first three to six months on the job, depending on their experience and how quickly they gain skills.”

“This is a step in the right direction that will help close the gap for individuals seeking to return to employment while overcoming challenges presented by the pandemic,” said Patrick Bokovitz, Director of the Chester County Department of Community Development. “The county is collaborating with employers like Morgan Truck Body to reimagine the job market with competitive wages, opportunities for training, and accessibility. It underscores the fact that there are good job opportunities in our community right now.”