Lowe's Announces 80 Million Dollar Bonus, Hiring 50K New Workers

ORLAND PARK, IL — Lowe's Companies, Inc. has announced it will be handing out $80 million in discretionary bonuses, and plans to hire more than 50,000 associates across U.S. stores this spring. The company said that this latest bonus will bring it's total commitment to associates, communities and store safety during the pandemic to nearly $1.3 billion.

According to Lowe's, active hourly associates at U.S. stores, distribution centers and call centers will receive the bonus on Friday, in recognition of their continued dedication. Full-time hourly associates will be receiving $300, and part-time and seasonal associates will receive $150, Lowe's said. This will be the seventh bonus or special payment Lowe's has provided to hourly associates during the pandemic, according to the company.

Preparing for its busiest season, Lowe's is also filling seasonal positions and permanent full-time and part-time roles at stores to help customers purchase essential products and services during the pandemic, the company said. Lowe's is looking to hire more than 50,000 seasonal and full-time retail associates, to build on the more than 90,000 employees hired in the past year, the company said.

"As we approach spring, I am enormously proud of the way our associates have served customers and supported each other this past year through an unprecedented health crisis," said Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe's president and CEO. "We are honored to be an essential business to help our customers keep their homes safe and functional during these very challenging times. We're pleased to provide this additional bonus to support our current associates and excited to welcome these new associates so we can better serve customers across the country."

Lowe's in Orland Park, 15601 S. Lagrange Road, is among locations hiring for part-time and full-time positions. Job seekers can visit jobs.lowes.com/spring or text "JOBS" to LOWES (56937) to learn about nearby opportunities and apply.

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