Top 12 Companies Looking to Hire Seasonal Employees By GWD
With the country’s high unemployment rate, temporary holiday jobs are now more important than ever. Where are these jobs? How can you secure one? Well here are 12 companies that are seriously seeking to hire seasonal employees.
AMC Theaters - Located throughout the State of New Jersey, is looking for people to fill jobs such as ushers, ticket takers, concession stand and maintenance. They are also looking for people to assist with the film department.
Ryder System, Inc. is a FORTUNE® provider of leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide with many positions locally and nationwide.
They currently have openings Truck Drivers and Diesel Mechanics.
Toys”R”Us - As the holidays are vastly approaching put a smile on a child’s face by being a part of the Toys”R”Us team. Many of their seasonal positions turn into full-time positions and you can also take advantage of a 10% store discount along with a flexible schedule.
They are looking for individuals to fill positions such as Express Store Managers, Express Store Supervisors and Team Members
Tuesday Morning - is a dynamic retail chain with over 800 stores across the United States which sells quality merchandise at deeply discounted prices. Some of their positions even come with a benefit package like a medical plan; 401K and you can also take advantage of a 20% discount.
Their current openings consist of Department Store Managers and Sales Associates.
Harbor Freight Tools - Another retail employer provides their employees knowledge in the tools industry and in addition, they offer an extensive benefits package and flexible hours. Harbor Freight Tools is the top tool and equipment catalog retailer with available positions nationwide. Their benefits include paid sick leave after a number of months on the job, safety rewards, employee discounts and a 401k plan.
Their open positions consist of Store Managers, Retail Clerks and Head Cashier.
Baby”R” Us - Most of you know that this retail store is the largest specialize merchandiser in infants and children’s clothes, accessories and furniture. You can find a Baby”R”Us in many major malls throughout the state as well as nationwide.
Their current positions are Retail Clerks, Stock Room helper, Shipping/Receiving, and Assistant Store Mangers.
Jiffy Lube - Is a chain of over 2,000 businesses in North America offering oil changes, other automotive, preventive maintenance, and much more. These chains of stores are always looking for individuals full – time and part-time who have experience in these areas.
They also have openings for Cashier, Oil changers and Assistant Store Managers (which of course requires training)
Dave & Buster – A chain fairly new to the industry specializes in providing a bar and arcade for family fun, parties, meetings and more. It’s is considered to be the best sports bar for everyone to enjoy. There are looking for persons to fill positions such as Wait Staff, Front Desk/Host, Maintenance, Dish Washers and Technicians.
Kohl’s - for apparel, shoes, accessories, home products and more! Their motto is Find top brands at great prices at Kohl? You can find this store locally and nationwide. For the holidays that have many openings and looking for Sales Associates, Receiving, Re Stockers and Cashiers. Their opportunities are seasonal to permanent positions, they also offer discounts to their employees.
UPS – One of the number one companies specializing in the delivery of merchandise throughout the year, however for the holiday season required additional staff. They have over 1500 jobs statewide in the areas of Seasonal / Part-time Driver Helpers and Package Handlers. These are the various shifts where positions are available:
Night shift (10PM – 3AM) Sunrise shift (3:30 AM – 8:30 AM)
Day Shift (11 AM – 4PM) Twi Shift (5PM – 10PM)
Sears, Roebuck and Sears Holding Corporation – Also the owner of Kmart Store is the nation's fourth largest broad line retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears has entry level and hourly positions available in their distribution centers, retail and repair service departments.
Their many opens are as stated hourly, seasonal and looking for Assistant Managers, Repair Technicians (residential, refrigeration), Pharmacy, Retail Sales Associates and Cashiers.
When looking for jobs whether it’s seasonal, part-time, temporary, etc. remember there are plenty of opportunities to be found if you are looking for flexible hours and employee discounts. As most are looking for a position with benefits, don’t count these companies out, their doors are open for short term job seekers with long term goals. Give them a try and see where it takes you.
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