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Seasonal Jobs In Tucson: Amazon, FedEx, Kohl's Hiring
Companies are starting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary roles ahead of the holidays. See open positions in Tucson.
TUCSON — Believe it or not, Christmas is a little more than three months away. In preparation, multiple companies in the Valley are bolstering their workforce ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Whether you’re in need of a temporary gig while you look for more permanent work or if you’re simply wanting to earn a little extra cash to help put presents under the Christmas tree, there are numerous options to fit a variety of schedules and skills.
Here’s a look at the businesses in the Tucson area searching for seasonal workers:
U.S. Postal Service
The Postal Service is hoping to fill more than 40,000 seasonal positions as the federal agency approaches its peak season for mail and package deliveries. Positions range from city and rural mail carriers to mail handlers to drivers, according to a news release this week. See jobs in our area by visiting usps.com/hiring.
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UPS
UPS is hiring 100,000 part- and full-time seasonal workers to meet holiday delivery demand. The company is hiring mainly for package handlers, drivers and driver helpers, who assist drivers on delivery routes. See jobs in Tucson by visiting www.jobs-ups.com.
FedEx
FedEx usually hires tens of thousands of workers to fill positions in package delivery, operations, warehousing and retail centers. While the company has not yet announced its 2021 seasonal hiring plans, keep track of open positions in the Tucson area at www.careers.fedex.com.
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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 report by CNN. The company is pledging higher wages, new benefits and sign-on bonuses. See available jobs 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, car install technicians and more. While the company has not yet announced its 2021 seasonal hiring plans, keep an eye on open seasonal positions at www.bestbuy-jobs.com.
Kohl’s
Kohl’s said it will hire 90,000 seasonal workers to fill positions in stores and warehouses in order to meet customer demand. This year, seasonal employees will be eligible to receive a bonus ranging from $100 to $400 for working through the holiday season. See available jobs in Tucson by visiting careers.kohls.com.
Michaels
Michaels is hiring more than 20,000 workers in stores and distribution centers. See available jobs in the Tucson area by visiting www.michaels.com/jobs.
Target
Target is currently hiring seasonal help at locations across the country. While it's uncertain how many positions are available this year, the company sought to hire more than 130,000 temporary workers last holiday season. Explore openings in Tucson at www.jobs.target.com/seasonal.Walmart
Walmart this month said it planned to hire 20,000 employees at its distribution centers across the country to help keep merchandise moving through the holiday shopping rush. These positions are permanent, according to a CNBC report. Walmart has not yet announced plans for seasonal jobs at its retail locations. To view open jobs in Tucson, visit www.careers.walmart.com.Macy’s
Macy’s typically hires both part-time and full-time seasonal workers ahead of the holiday season. Visit the company’s website to see open positions.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
