Some are hiring, including Price Chopper, Walmart
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A Price Chopper on Park Avenue in Worcester
At a time when unemployment claims are sky high, some employers are looking everywhere for help.
Many people can't go out to eat, but that's increased demand for help at Price Chopper, which has 12 Central Massachusetts locations between its eponymous brand and sibling Market32. Price Chopper said Thursday it's looking to hire 2,000 part-time workers across the 133-store chain.
“The pandemic outbreak has been devastating to so many businesses and their employees. At the same time, we must keep our stores open to provide the community with vital goods and services — and though our exceptional teammates are working around the clock to do this — we need some extra help," Mike Miller, the company's vice president of human resources operations, said in a statement.
Price Chopper also announced Friday a $1-an-hour increase in pay for workers going into effect next week through April 19.
Walmart, which has 13 Central Massachusetts stores, announced Thursday it wants to hire 150,000 new workers at stores and fulfillment centers. Many will be temporary at first, but the company said it expects many to become permanent roles over time.
CVS, with dozens of Central Massachusetts locations, said Monday it is accelerating efforts to fill 50,000 full- and part-time temporary roles and awarding bonuses ranging from $150 to $500 to employees who are required to be at stores.
Domino's Pizza, which has more than 20 Central Massachusetts restaurants, also said Thursday it is looking to hire 10,000 workers, including in kitchens, for delivery, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers and assistant managers.
Amazon said March 13 it is opening 100,000 new full- and part-time jobs in fulfillment centers and in delivery to meet surging demand for online orders.
Dollar General, which has about eight Central Massachusetts stores, said Monday it is looking to add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April.
Retailers and restaurants seeing a rush of business are coming at the expense of others that have closed or been forced to have only pick-up or delivery options. Reuters reported Thursday economists expect 1.5 million unemployment claims nationally for this week, up from a more typical seasonally adjusted range of little over 200,000.
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