Many people have lost jobs in recent weeks, either permanently or temporarily. If you’re worried about how to make ends meet, it is helpful to know that some companies are still hiring all over the country. You probably can find a job.
Demand for workers at grocery stores, drugstores, delivery services, hardware stores and some restaurants that deliver has grown. In some cases, the jobs will be permanent, and in others cases, they are temporary. If you need a way to put food on the table, a temporary job may be a good move.
But not all the jobs are temporary. Some companies are seeking permanent, full-time employees with benefits.
Here are 25 companies current hiring. Some are using a virtual, online recruiting process, and others will be happy to talk to you if you call or appear at their stores (though a phone call first would probably be good).
Most of these are national companies with a local presence, but we’ve added any local places have been able to find. If you’re a local business owner that’s hiring, send us a note at info@kansascityonthecheap.com. We’d be happy to add you to our list at no cost.
Companies Hiring in Kansas City and Around the Country
Amazon and Whole Foods: Amazon is adding 100,000 new full- and part-time positions in its fulfillment centers, delivery network, Amazon Go and Whole Foods stores to keep up with demand. There is a possibility these temporary roles could become permanent jobs. Click on link to apply.
Associated Wholesale Grocers: AWG, the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently-owned grocery stores, has temporary opens to help meet increased demand right now. Click link to apply online.
Ball Foods: Full and part-time positions are available at stores around Kansas City. These include Price Chopper, Hen House and Sun Fresh markets. Apply for current listings on their website.
C & C Produce: The local produce distributor has some positions open. Visit their website for more details and to apply.
ChowNow: The online food ordering platform is looking to temporary and permanent openings with some temporary positions having the possibility of moving to permanent. See details and apply here.
Commerce Bank: Commerce Bank is hiring at locations throughout the U.S., including Kansas and Missouri. View all listings and apply online.
Costco: The warehouse store has been very busy and is seeking additional cashiers, stockers, food service assistants and others. Click here to find available jobs.
CVS: CVS Health wants to hire 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary workers across the United States. Positions include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and customer service professionals. The hiring process – including interviews and job tryouts – will all be done virtually. Click here to apply.
Dairy Farmers of America: The national milk cooperative has around 20+ positions listed for openings in Kansas and Missouri. Explore all options at their website.
Dollar Tree: The discount store chain plans to add 25,000 workers in stores and distribution centers. Click here to apply.
Dollar General: The store is seeking full-time and part time works for stores, distribution centers and its private fleet network. Click here to apply.
Domino’s Pizza: The pizza delivery chain wants to hire 10,000 people to delivery, make pizza and drive trucks. Click here to apply.
DoorDash: The delivery service is seeking contractors to delivery food, giving preference to restaurant workers who have been laid off or otherwise lost income. Click here to apply.
Federal Express: The company is seeking drivers and other employees throughout the country. Click here to search for openings by location.
Instacart: The online delivery company says it plans to hire 300,000 full-service, independent contractors across North America within the next three months. Click here to apply.
Lowe’s: The hardware chain is seeking 30,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Text JOBS to LOWES (56937) or click here to apply.
Papa John’s: The pizza company is looking for 20,000 employees to work in restaurants on takeout and delivery. Click here to apply or text JOBS to 47272.
PepsiCo: Citing increased demand, PepsiCo is seeking about 6,000 new, permanent, full-time employees, including warehouse loaders, merchandisers and drivers. Find available jobs here.
Pizza Hut: The company says it has 30,000 permanent positions open, including cooks, managers and shift leaders Click here to apply.
7-Eleven: The convenience store recently announced it was adding 20,000 jobs for workers to keep their stores clean and stocked. Click on the link to apply.
Target: Target, which sells groceries and other goods, is seeking almost 10,000 new employees in stores and distribution centers. Click here to apply.
United Parcel Service: With more retail going online, delivery drivers are in demand. UPS did not indicate how many workers it is seeking, but said it has positions open. Click here to apply.
University of Kansas Health System: Medical, administrative and maintenance positions are available at locations around the metro. See a full listing here.
U.S. Census Bureau: The 2020 Census has been pushed into the background, but the U.S. Census Bureau is seeking thousands of temporary workers all over the United States. Click here to apply.
Walgreens: Walgreens is hiring for 9,500 full-time, part-time and temporary positions in its stores and pharmacies. Click here for the list of openings.
Walmart: The retailer is adding 150,000 workers because of high demand. Jobs that start as temporary could become permanent. Are available in their stores, clubs, distribution and fulfillment centers. Click here to apply.
Whole Foods: The supermarket chain is hiring in stores across the nation with some full-time positions for locations in Kansas City. Find the latest openings here.
You can find links to more companies that are hiring at the National Retail Federation website.
