Thousands of Nevadans have lost jobs, some temporarily and some are permanent. If you’re concerned about how to make ends meet, it might be helpful to know there are companies that are hiring now all over the country, and locally in Las Vegas.
Some companies have a need for extra help in the wake of changes from the coronavirus pandemic. Most grocery, retail, and food industry companies that have been deemed essential are hiring. But not all the jobs are temporary, there are some seeking permanent, full-time employees with benefits.
Albertson’s: Albertsons announced it is partnering with 17 companies that have “furloughed” workers, including MGM Resorts and Marriott International, to hire 30,000 people for temporary, part-time jobs. Dedicated application sites have been established for employees from participating companies. Apply at your local store or online now.
Amazon and Whole Foods: Amazon is adding 100,000 new full- and part-time positions in its fulfillment centers, delivery network, Amazon Go and Whole Foods stores to keep up with demand. There is a possibility these temporary roles could become permanent jobs. Click on link to apply and to sign up for job alerts.
Costco: The warehouse store has been very busy and is seeking additional cashiers, stockers, food service assistants and others. Click here to find available jobs.
CVS: CVS Health wants to hire 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary workers across the United States. Positions include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and customer service professionals. The hiring process – including interviews and job tryouts – will all be done virtually. Click here to apply.
Dollar Tree: The discount store chain plans to add 25,000 workers in stores and distribution centers. Dollar Tree, Inc. is looking for cashiers, stockers, equipment operators and warehouse associates. Click here to apply.
Dollar General: The store is seeking full-time and part time works for stores, distribution centers and its private fleet network. Click here to apply.
Domino’s Pizza: The pizza delivery chain wants to hire 10,000 people to delivery, make pizza and drive trucks. Click here to apply.
DoorDash: The delivery service is seeking contractors to delivery food, giving preference to restaurant workers who have been laid off or otherwise lost income. Click here to apply.
DM Productions: DM Productions is hiring people in Las Vegas to field customer service calls for Fortune 500 companies from their home. Applicants must pass a federal background check and a drug test that meets federal standards. Call 702-421-3017 or go to the company’s website to apply.
Federal Express: The company is seeking drivers and other employees throughout the country. Click here to search for openings by location.
Instacart: The online delivery company says it plans to hire 300,000 full-service, independent contractors across North America within the next three months. Click here to apply.
Lowe’s: The hardware chain is seeking 30,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Text JOBS to LOWES (56937) or click here to apply.
Papa John’s: The pizza company is looking for 20,000 employees to work in restaurants on takeout and delivery. Click here to apply or text JOBS to 47272.
PepsiCo: Citing increased demand, PepsiCo is seeking about 6,000 new, permanent, full-time employees, including warehouse loaders, merchandisers and drivers. Find available jobs here.
Pizza Hut:Pizza Hut is looking to fill 30,000 positions nationwide, including Las Vegas. The positions include cooks, shift leaders, restaurant managers, and virtual call center agents. Pizza Hut is also hiring more drivers. Click here to apply.
7-Eleven: The convenience store recently announced it was adding 20,000 jobs for workers to meet increased demand and services. Click on the link to apply.
Siegel Group Nevada: Siegel Group Nevada, which has 8,000 apartments in the valley under the Siegel Suites banner, is looking to hire housekeeping, front desk and maintenance workers and people for a variety of other positions at its properties. The company also is hiring at two other companies, the Artisan Hotel and Pinkbox Doughnuts. Applicants can email HR@siegelcompanies.com and go to Pinkboxdoughnuts.com.
Smart & Final: Smart & Final is hiring temporary workers to help with cleaning and stocking at their warehousing-style grocery stores.
Smith’s: Smith’s Food & Drug Stores are looking to hire people to stock shelves and help with deep cleaning the stores. People can apply at www.smithsfoodand drug.com or at any local Smith’s store.
Support.com: The company is expanding its operations and hiring people for remote support agent roles to meet the growing demand from businesses that need customer, technical and call center support for their operations or customers. You can apply for positions on the company’s website.
Target: Target, which sells groceries and other goods, is seeking almost 10,000 new employees in stores and distribution centers. Click here to apply.
United Parcel Service: With more retail going online, delivery drivers are in demand. UPS did not indicate how many workers it is seeking, but said it has positions open. Click here to apply.
U.S. Census Bureau: The 2020 Census has been pushed into the background, but the U.S. Census Bureau is seeking thousands of temporary workers all over the United States. Click here to apply.
Walgreens: Walgreens is hiring for 9,500 full-time, part-time and temporary positions in its stores and pharmacies. Click here for the list of openings.
Walmart: The retailer is adding 150,000 workers because of high demand. In Nevada, the company is hiring 1,300 people. These roles will be temporary at first, but many will convert to permanent roles over time, according to a release on the website. Normally a two-week application cycle, they are dramatically expediting hiring for key roles, and it will be reduced to a 24-hour process. Anyone interested in applying should do so at careers.walmart.com.
Walmart is also growing the trucking fleet by more than 500 truck drivers this year, mainly across the West and East Coast. Interested drivers who meet Walmart’s criteria can apply at Drive4Walmart.com.
You can also find links to more companies that are hiring at the National Retail Federation website.
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