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Stop & Shop To Hire Hundreds At Weekend Job Fair

The supermarket chain wants to hire over 700 people during a hiring spree on Saturday at stores in Massachusetts.

The Stop & Shop in Milford will be one of about 100 participating in a job fair Saturday.
The Stop & Shop in Milford will be one of about 100 participating in a job fair Saturday. (Google Maps)

MILFORD, MA — Stop & Shop supermarkets across the region will take part in a one-day job fair with a goal of hiring about 750 people across Massachusetts to fill part-time jobs.

Job-seekers can visit any store in Worcester, Middlesex and Norfolk counties on Saturday for an on-the-spot interview. The part-time jobs start at $15 per hour with the chance for a 30 cent raise after a month on the job.

The supermarket chain is hiring for a variety of positions, from cashiers and baggers to personal shoppers and delivery drivers.

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Although the starting pay for the 28-hour-per-week jobs is just above minimum wage, the jobs come with benefits like paid time off, training and advancement opportunities, according to the company.

The July 30 hiring event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If interested, here are some nearby supermarkets:

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  • 126 Medway Road, Milford
  • 70 Pulaski Blvd, Bellingham
  • 40 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin
  • 19 Temple St, Framingham
  • 100 Worcester St., Grafton
  • 32 Lyman St., Westborough
  • 539-571 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury
  • 10 Technology Dr, Hudson
  • 109 Taunton St., Plainville

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