PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, MD – Believe it or not, Christmas is less than two months away. In the works, several businesses in Prince George County and beyond are reinforcing their workforce ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Whether you need a temporary job while looking for a more permanent job or just want to earn a little extra cash to help put gifts under the Christmas tree, there are plenty of options to accommodate. to a variety of schedules and skills.
Here is an overview of businesses in your area looking for seasonal workers:
US Postal Service
The Postal Service hopes to fill more than 40,000 seasonal positions as the federal agency nears its peak season for mail and parcel deliveries. The positions range from urban and rural letter carriers to mail handlers to drivers, according to a press release released this week. Check out job openings in our area by visiting usps.com/hiring.
UPS
UPS is hiring 100,000 part-time and full-time seasonal workers to meet the demand for vacation delivery. The company mainly recruits package handlers, drivers and driver helpers, who assist drivers on delivery routes. View jobs by visiting www.jobs-ups.com.
FedEx
FedEx typically hires tens of thousands of workers to fill positions in package delivery, operations, warehousing, and retail centers. While the company has yet to announce its seasonal hiring plans for 2021, keep track of open positions at www.careers.fedex.com.
Amazon
Amazon plans to hire 125,000 permanent warehouse and logistics workers in the United States ahead of the holiday shopping season, according to a CNN report. The company promises higher wages, new benefits and connection bonuses. Check out the jobs available in your area at www.hiring.amazon.com.
Best buy
Best Buy typically hires thousands of seasonal workers across the country to fill positions in sales, customer service, merchandising inventory, automotive installation technicians and more. While the company has yet to announce its seasonal hiring plans for 2021, keep an eye out for open seasonal positions at www.bestbuy-jobs.com.
Kohl’s
Kohl’s has announced that it will hire 90,000 seasonal workers to fill store and warehouse positions to meet customer demand. This year, seasonal employees will be eligible for a bonus ranging from $ 100 to $ 400 for working during the holiday season. Check out available jobs by visiting careers.kohls.com.
Michaels
The Michaels arts and crafts chain employs more than 20,000 workers in stores and distribution centers. Check out the available jobs by visiting www.michaels.com/jobs.
Difference
Gap Inc. hired more than 50,000 seasonal positions at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Intermix stores last year. While the company has yet to announce hiring plans for 2021, check out open positions by visiting its website.
Target
Target is currently hiring seasonal help in locations across the country. While it is not known how many positions are available this year, the company sought to hire more than 130,000 temporary workers last vacation season. Explore the vacancies at www.jobs.target.com/seasonal.
Walmart
Walmart announced this month that it plans to hire 20,000 employees at its distribution centers across the country to help move merchandise during the holiday shopping rush. These positions are permanent, according to a CNBC report. Walmart has yet to announce seasonal job plans at its retail stores. To view job openings, visit www.careers.walmart.com.
Macy’s
Macy’s typically hires part-time and full-time seasonal workers before the holiday season. Visit the company’s website to view open positions.
