Walmart, Amazon hiring thousands. How to get a job with them and others around Charlotte
Numerous people in the Charlotte area are losing their jobs as some businesses close or reduce operations because of the novel coronavirus. But others are on a hiring spree, including Amazon.
Amazon announced this week it is hiring 100,000 full and part-time workers at fulfillment centers and for delivery in the U.S. to meet demand. That includes adding more than 1,500 jobs in the Charlotte area, a company spokeswoman said.
Apply online at amazon.com/jobsnow
Amazon also is investing more than $350 million in employee compensation, raising hourly pay by $2 through April, the company said.
“We also know many people have been economically impacted as jobs in areas like hospitality, restaurants, and travel are lost or furloughed as part of this crisis,” the company said in a statement. “We want those people to know we welcome them on our teams until things return to normal and their past employer is able to bring them back.”
And Amazon said it also is supporting workers with paid and unpaid time off options if needed.
“We have also established the Amazon Relief Fund with a $25 million initial contribution focused on supporting our independent delivery service partners and their drivers, Amazon Flex participants, and seasonal employees under financial distress during this challenging time,” a company statement says.
Walmart, grocery stores hiring amid COVID-19
Aldi announced earlier this week it is hiring at all stores and warehouses, including it’s Charlotte locations, according to a company statement. Apply online at careers.aldi.us.
Bellhops moving service is hiring. Bellhops’ workers manage their hours through an app with schedule flexibility. Apply online at getbellhops.com/being-a-bellhop/.
Bi-Lo announced it is hiring, according to parent company Southeastern Grocers news release. The company is offering positions to individuals throughout the Southeast affected by restricted working hours. Apply online at segrocers.com/careers.
Jet’s Pizza, with six Charlotte-area locations, is hiring hundreds of delivery drivers nationwide. The Detroit-style pizza company has 386 independently owned and operated locations in 20 states. Delivery drivers can make $13 to $16 an hour, based on tips and mileage, according to the company. Apply online at jetspizza.com.
Metrolina Greenhouses is hiring more than 250 seasonal workers for its Huntersville and Rock Hill, S.C., locations.
“We are now hiring full and part-time production, shipping, assistant growers and general greenhouse workers on a seasonal basis at both locations with opportunities to move into year-round positions,” a company press release stated. For more information and to apply online, go to metrolinagreenhouses.com/careers or text “jobs@mg” to 97211.
Walmart is hiring 150,000 workers through the end of May to work in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers, according to a company press release. Positions will be temporary at first, but many will convert to permanent roles over time, the company said. To apply, go to careers.walmart.com.
Filing for unemployment
Thousands of jobs have been lost this week as COVID-19, the new strain of the coronavirus, spreads globally and locally.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ordered restaurants and bars to close dining rooms Tuesday, leaving thousands without jobs until at least the end of the month.
Tuesday night, Mecklenburg County health director Gibbie Harris ordered fitness centers and movie theaters to close.
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On Wednesday, Simon Property Group closed three major Charlotte-area shopping centers — SouthPark mall, Concord Mills and Charlotte Premium Outlets — through March 29.
Other jobs impacted include hotels, event and entertainment businesses, as Mecklenburg County has prohibits gatherings of more than 50 people.
NC scrambling to help thousands out of work due to coronavirus. Here’s how to file a claim.
North Carolina typically sees up to 3,000 unemployment claims a week, but this week, from noon Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday, 4,721 people filed for unemployment due to COVID-19, the News & Observer reported.
Gov. Roy Cooper changed the rules to make it easier for people to qualify for unemployment benefits, including allowing people to qualify if they don’t get laid off but their hours are cut, the News & Observer reported.
This is a developing story. Email our hiring news to cmuccigrosso@charlotteobserver.com.
