Out of work because of coronavirus? Walmart plans to hire thousands more employees in Kentucky.
Walmart plans to hire more than 3,300 people in Kentucky to work in its stores and distribution and fulfillment centers.
Walmart announced Thursday that it planned to hire 150,000 associates nationwide to help respond to increased demand in stores through the end of May.
People can apply through Walmartcareers.com or by texting “jobs” to 240240.
While thousands of Kentuckians have lost their jobs amid temporary shut-downs aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus, Walmart is just one of a number of businesses seeing an increased need for employees.
Louisville-based gas station chain Thorntons said Friday that it is hiring part-time temporary workers at all its locations.
The temporary workers will be responsible for cleaning, stocking shelves and coolers and helping with “other non-register activities,” the company said in a release.
“Our teams are working hard to keep our stores safe and operational and we need extra help to continue to provide great guest service,” Shelly Gibson, the company’s chief legal and people officer, said in a news release. “At the same time, many people in the communities we serve now face unforeseen circumstances and challenges. We are proud to offer these jobs to help displaced workers supplement their incomes and care for their families.”
Nationally, delivery chains, grocery stores and cleaning companies are also beefing up their workforce.
The Bluegrass Area Development District has a list of employers urgently hiring in 11 Central and Eastern Kentucky counties. The list is available at bgadd.org.
This story was originally published March 20, 2020 at 5:55 PM.
