Kroger hosting hiring event Thursday, seeking 10K new workers
By Jordan Smith
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Count Kroger among the major retailers preparing to ramp up hiring as America recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kroger, which is already the largest grocery retailer in the United States, will be holding a nationwide hybrid hiring event on Thursday, June 10, in an effort to hiring 10,000 associates supporting retail, e-commerce, pharmacy, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
Kroger’s hiring event is open to everyone, including veterans, high school and college students, retirees and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Jun 8, 2021
Fred Meyer today announced a northwest hiring event will take place on Thursday, June 10. The goal of the event is to hire 2,000 associates supporting retail, e-commerce, pharmacy, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
“Fred Meyer is one of the largest employers in the northwest and our longstanding culture of opportunity has created an environment where many people, whether it be a cashier, stocker, or pharmacy technician, come for a job and stay for a career,” said Sara Parker, director of human resources. “To continue advancing our inclusive culture where associates feel valued and can feed their future, we are embracing greater collaboration, technology, and innovation to attract, identify, and develop talent to help us deliver on our business goals, focusing on uplifting and rewarding associate and customer experiences and being consistently in-stock, fresh, and friendly.”
GROVELAND, Fla., June 9, 2021 The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, today announced the opening of the Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC) in Groveland, FL powered by Ocado Group, a world leader in technology for grocery e-commerce. This marks Kroger’s entry into the Florida market with an e-commerce delivery service that combines vertical integration, machine learning, and robotics with affordable, friendly, and fast delivery of grocery items and fresh food.
“The Kroger Delivery network combines the efficiency of technology with the experience of our associates to deliver fresh, affordable food, and a consistent and rewarding customer experience,” said Gabriel Arreaga, Kroger’s chief supply chain officer. “We’re proud to launch Kroger Delivery in Florida, a new geography for Kroger and a milestone moment in our history to further build on our success as one of America’s leading retailers and e-commerce companies.”