March 17th, 2020

Businesses looking to hire for high-demand jobs during COVID-19 pandemic

Several businesses with West Michigan locations are looking to hire people to fill high-demand jobs amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

COVID-19

Several businesses with West Michigan locations are looking to hire people to fill high-demand jobs amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Amazon has announced it will open 100,000 new full and part-time positions and is investing over $350 million in increased compensation for hourly employees in the U.S., Europe and Canada through the month of April. The company says it realizes many people have been economically impacted as jobs in areas like hospitality, restaurants and travel are lost or furloughed as part of the ongoing health crisis, and wants those individuals to know they are welcomed on Amazon's teams until things return to normal and their past employer is able to bring them back. Applications can be found online here.

Meijer is hiring stocking and warehouse members, as well as cashiers to assist with the increased demand for groceries and other household items. Applications can be found online here.

SpartanNash has announced that it's seeking temporary associates for all locations and departments, including its family of retails stores (Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, VG's Grocery, Martin's Super Markets and Dan's Supermarket). Immediate interviews and on-the-spot hiring are available. Applications can be found online here.

Samaritas is seeking caregivers to assist during the COVID-19 outbreak. Applications can be found online here.

Aldi has several full and part-time positions open throughout its West Michigan locations. Positions and applications can be found online here.

Trader Joe's is seeking additional crew members for its 28th street location in Kentwood. More information can be found online here.

Enviro-Clean Building Maintenance Services has posted more than 20 full and part-time positions for various West Michigan locations. Positions and applications can be found online here.