Looking to make a little extra cash this holiday season? Retailers and shipping giants like FedEx and Amazon are gearing up for the holiday rush by hiring seasonal employees across the country.
If you’re interested in a temporary position, check out the list of options in Connecticut.
Macy's
Macy’s announced plans to hire about 83,000 seasonal employees this season at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers, distribution centers and online fulfillment centers in September. Most of these positions are part-time and have flexible scheduling. Click here for more information.
FedEx
FedEx is expecting another record peak holiday shopping season, with volume 10 percent higher than in 2015. The company announced plans to add 50,000 additional positions leading up to the peak holiday season in order to maintain quality service. Jobs available in Connecticut include positions ranging from package handler at a warehouse to couriers, dockworkers, and retail associates. To apply, look here.
Amazon
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Amazon will hire more than 120,000 employees to help sort, wrap and ship holiday packages this season. Working in Amazon's fulfillment and sortation centers may require heavy lifting, spending extended periods on your feet, and operating carts and dollies. Interested applicants can go here for more information. The company has locations in Wallingford and Windsor. For more information click here.
USPS
The United States Postal Service plans to hire between 35,000 and 40,000 additional workers nationwide this holiday season. Seasonal workers will serve as mail handlers, retail associates, drivers and carrier assistants to help deliver holiday cards and packages to customers. USPS is particularly interested in hiring retired mail carriers for these temporary positions, as they can hit the ground running with no learning curve. If you're interested in applying, you can search here for job openings in your area.
UPS
UPS will hire 95,000 seasonal employees -- primarily package handlers, drivers and driver helpers -- in anticipation of increased holiday package volume. Look here for more information.
Target
Target is looking to hire more than 77,000 seasonal team members to deal with "mega-high volume" of online orders and those holiday shopping crowds. The company is seeking 70,000 employees to work in stores across the country and 7,750 employees to help staff its distribution and fulfillment facilities. Interested applicants can go here and click "apply now" to search for available positions near them.
Toys "R" Us
Seasonal positions are also available at Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores in several locations across Connecticut, including Danbury, Manchester, Milford, Waterford and more. Click here to browse those positions.
