Walmart is Hiring 20,000+ Seasonal Workers Starting at $15/Hour

As the holiday season nears, retailers and stores are expanding their operations. Holiday shopping usually makes the end of the year the busiest quarter for many companies, and they often hire temporary, full-time workers to keep up with the pace. For instance, UPS plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers this year, and they’re not alone.

Walmart is the latest major retailer to announce its holiday hires. Already the largest employer in the country, Walmart is planning to hire more than 20,000 seasonal associates this year.

“The holidays are always a special time, and this year, we think the season will mean even more to our customers,” said Greg Smith, Walmart’s Executive Vice President for Supply Chain in the U.S. “As more of them turn to online shopping, we want to ensure we’re staffed and ready to help deliver that special gift to their loved ones while continuing to fulfill our customer’s everyday needs.”

If you’re interested in applying for one of the seasonal jobs opening at Walmart, here’s what you need to know.

Walmart Seasonal Jobs 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, experts predict that more shoppers than ever will handle their holiday gifts online. As a result, Walmart is working to ensure that its fulfillment centers are well-staffed, and hiring 20,000 extra workers to chip in.

According to a corporate announcement from Walmart, jobs pay at least $15.75 per hour and up to $23.75. Open roles include warehouse associate and power tool operator.

Gigs will last through January 1st, 2021, with opportunities for seasonal workers to transition into full-time roles.

As of now, Walmart is hiring in 12 states; California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas.

You can learn more about the open positions and apply on Walmart’s site. The company expects that some applicants could be hired and scheduled to work within 48 hours of applying!

Interested applicants can also text “FC” to 240240 for more info about the open jobs.

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