20 companies hiring right now

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. You can probably 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.

NOTE: These are all national companies. If you are a local business owner and you’re hiring, let us know at info@charlotteonthecheap.com. We’ll add you to the list. There is no cost to be added. Just make sure to let us know how people can apply.

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. 

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.

Pilot Flying J: The Pilot Centers need cashiers, managers, cooks, maintenance workers, more. Start your search here.

Pizza Hut: The company says it has 30,000 permanent positions open, including cooks, managers and shift leaders Click here to apply.

Publix: One of the Southeast’s most prominent grocery stores is hiring thousands of employees to fill positions in their stores and distribution centers. 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.

Shipt: The online shopping and delivery company need workers to buy and delivery fresh groceries and household essentials to Shipt members. Click here 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.

U.S. Census Bureau: Although field operations have been put on hold, the U.S. Census Bureau is still accepting applications for 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: You can search by state to see open positions.

You can find links to more companies that are hiring at the National Retail Federation website.