Its official: Theholiday season is here.
For workers, that means hundreds of thousands of opportunities for permanent and seasonal positions.
In 2024, we calculated that more than 530,000 positions will be available at some of the largest retailers.
A UPS driver prepares to deliver packages in Baltimore, Md. UPS will hire 125,000 seasonal workers for seasonal delivery driver positions, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers and package handlers. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo
These types of seasonal jobs are a great way to recoup the cost of holiday travel and gift giving.
They could even lead to a full-time career.
So if youre looking for a seasonal job, all this is good news for you.
To attract workers, many companies offer $17 an hour starting wages.
Heres a look at whos hiring for the holidays and how to apply.
But these jobs are temporary and the need for money typically isnt.
So you knowAmazonwill be hiring for the holidays.
The company is making waves byhiring 250,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal rolesthrough the end of the year.
Amazon will invest $2.2 billion in pay increases for customer fulfillment and transportation employees.
The company says the average pay for those roles is now $29 per hour.
All seasonal employees at Amazon will earn at least $18 per hour with access to health care benefits.
Apply:Put in an app onAmazons careers page.
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Target is hiring warehouse operations roles at its supply chain facilities.
Starting wages range between $15 to $24 per hour.
Apply:you could apply onTargets seasonal job site.
UPS: 125,000 Full-Time and Part-Time Seasonal Jobs
UPS is looking to bring on125,000 seasonal workersas well.
Apply:Visitthe UPS seasonal jobs site.
The company didnt list starting pay on its seasonal job announcement.
But according to Indeed, seasonal associates at Macys average just less than $17 per hour.
The online app process takes as little as five minutes, and many offers are made within 48 hours.
Apply:you could look for positions atmacysJOBS.com,bloomingdalesJOBS.comandbluemercury.com.
Apply:it’s possible for you to put in an app atUSPS.
stores across the country.
Holiday hiring at Dicks will go on until all positions are filled.
Apply:Search for a position onDicks Sporting Goods job page.
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In addition to 1-800Flowers.com, these brands include Harry & David, PersonalizationMall.com and Cheryls Cookies.
The company says the majority of available roles are in Illinois, Ohio and Oregon.
Apply:Find out what positions are available in your area on thecareer page.
Part-time and full-time positions are available.
Apply: Find jobs at Geodishere.
Kohlsannounced holiday hiring plansin September but didnt indicate the total amount of opportunities.
She adds that Kohls makes offers for many seasonal employees to stay with the company.
For the second straight year, FedEx has made no announcement regarding seasonal positions.
The company currently has nearly6,000 seasonal positionslisted on its jobs page.
Well keep you posted on new announcements from these and other companies hiring for the holidays.
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Robert Bruce is a former senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
