FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- Progress and growth is being made at the new Tractor Supply Distribution Center in Herkimer County.

The hiring process is underway with the hope to employ 210 more people by the end of this week.

Company officials said they've already started hiring people at a recruiting event which continues through Thursday.

It's happening at the Distribution Center.

We're told you can walk-in, but staff prefer that those interested take a look at the available jobs and apply online.

Some people are already walking away with positions.

"I would have to say Oneida's economy, Herkimer's economy is, I'm not really as informed as I should be, but I know in the community where I live this is a blessing," said Otis James Jr. of Utica who was hired at the event.

The event continues Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the distribution center.

Staff hope to start receiving operations by December and plan to have more events like this in the future.

If you're interested in attending, apply on Tractor Supply Company's website.