INDIANAPOLIS — As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, many places have been forced to close under mandate from city, state and federal governments — but there are also hundreds of places that are seeking to hire people to fill immediate needs.
We're working on a list of places that are looking to fill those needs, find more information below.
Allied Universial
The security company has clients across central Indiana, but the outbreak has forced them to re-assign workers to other properties. More jobs are becoming available outside of the I-465 loop.
Allied management says it's offering flexible schedules, a weekly paycheck and advancement opportunities. Click here for more information.
Nice-Pak
The New-York-based wet wipe producer will hire more than 100 employees in Plainfield and Mooresville. The hiring need is in response to the demand for cleaning and hygine products. The company is looking for both temporary and full-time employees, including machine operators, forklift drivers and maintenance and clerical workers, to serve across all shifts. The company will offer training for all skill levels. Interested candidates can obtain more information and apply by contacting plainfieldjobs@nicepak.com for Plainfield warehouse positions and mooresvillejobs@nicepak.com for manufacturing jobs in Mooresville.
WALGREENS
The drugstore chain says it needs to hire 9,500 employees nationwide. There are full-time, part-time and temporary positions in such areas as customer service associates, pharmacy technicians, and shift leaders. The company says the hiring spree is part of its coronavirus response. For more information go to: https://jobs.walgreens.com/
PIZZA HUT
Pizza Hut is looking for 30.000 workers till fill permanent positions. As more and more people are getting food delivered, Pizza Hut needs drivers who can do the job. Just five hours of training and you're ready to go. There is also a need for cooks, call center agents and managers. Here is where you can find more information: https://jobs.pizzahut.com/
INSTACART
Instacart, which shops for and delivers groceries direct to your home says there is a huge demand for their business because people are staying at home during the pandemic. The company needs to hire thousands of of workers who are independent contractors.
"The last few weeks have been the busiest in Instacart's history and our teams are working around the clock to reliably and safely serve all members of our community," said Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta. Here is where you can find additional information. https://shoppers.instacart.com/role/full-service
LOWES
Lowes says it is hiring at all its stores in the Indianapolis area. There are full-time, part-time and season jobs available.
Additional information on how to apply can be found at the Lowes website.
https://www.job-applications.com/lowes-application/
WALMART
New information Friday from Walmart: The company plans to hire 2,000 people at its Indiana stores and a total of 150,000 nationwide.
The base pay starts at up to $17 per-hour. Jobs range from stockers to forklift drivers, so people of all ages and experience levels are needed.
Application Process:
- First you complete the application online. https://careers.walmart.com/
- Once the online application is completed, applicants can visit the office between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. with their hiring documents.
- Typically, you'll receive a job offer the same day (pending jobs available, experience and background)
- You'll start work within 72 hours.
MEIJER
A spokesperson for Meijer tells us they are actively looking to hire people for immediate positions at their local stores. Meijer is hoping to hire as many as 30-40 additional employees to fill those needs, many of the new employees would be in charge of stocking shelves and helping with inventory.
For more information, to apply and see all currently available positions visit their hiring website.
ALDI
Aldi is also hoping to immediately fill multiple positions. Employees will be hired in as "seasonal" and can start as soon as their qualifications are verified.
For more information on jobs and careers visit the Aldi hiring website.
KROGER
While Kroger is closing some of their personal-service counters like meat, seafood and salad bars — they're also looking to hire around 10,000 workers across the country to fill immediate needs in other areas of the store.
The company has already hired more than 2,000 new employees in the past week and they are working to hire thousands more.
For more information and to apply click here.
THORNTONS
Thorntons stores remain open and the company is hiring part-time temporary contingent workers at all of its locations.
Contingent workers are part-time temporary Team Members who will clean, stock shelves and coolers, maintain store standards, assist with other non-register activities and help to create a safe, clean and friendly environment for on-the-go guests. Part-time temporary schedules are less than 30 hours per week for a defined period of time. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.
Anyone interested should visit Thorntons’ website.
ALLIANCE HEALTH CARE
An Indianapolis area company that provides home health care to seniors is hiring. Alliance Health Care has openings for:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Home Health Aide
- Attendant Care
- Caregivers LPN and RN's
"We are always looking for wonderful caring people who have a heart for helping others," said Roselyn Howard of Alliance. "We offer very flexible work schedules. Being a caregiver is a great opportunity for someone who has worked in customer service. We will train the right candidate and give the tools needed to be successful."
The company covers all of Marion County and surrounding suburban areas.
Click here to submit an application or call 317-581-1100.
SPHERION GREENWOOD
Hiring material handlers in Shelbyville.
• Starting pay is $17/hour (there is a potential to make an additional $3-$11/hour based on performance).
• Bonus potential: $250 bonus after training is complete (three months), and $1,000 retention bonus after six months.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
1-3 years relevant experience preferred
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Click here to view job details and to apply.
Job seekers should call 317-215-7450 after applying to schedule an orientation.
DOLLAR GENERAL
Dollar General announced it plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April.
While Dollar General currently anticipates the majority of these roles to be temporary, the company is also looking to provide long-term career growth opportunities to some of the new employees.
Dollar General currently operates more than 16,300 stores in 45 states, and approximately 75% of the American population is within five miles of a Dollar General. The Company also operates 17 traditional distribution centers, five DG Fresh cold storage facilities and its private fleet network.
To apply with Dollar General, click here.
CVS
CVS plans to immediately fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles across the country. At least 1,000 of the positions will be at locations in Indiana.
Roles include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and member/customer service professionals.
The company will utilize a technology-enabled hiring process that includes virtual job fairs, virtual interviews and virtual job tryouts. Many roles will be filled by existing CVS Health clients who have had to furlough workers, including Hilton and Marriott.
To apply with CVS, click here.
PAPA JOHNS
Papa John’s announced the company is hiring up to 20,000 new restaurant team members.
In most cases, applicants can expect to have an interview and potentially start the same day. Click here to learn more or apply or text JOBS to 47272.
SAS
SAS is looking to fill second shift order selectors at its Greenfield distribution center.
Benefits include a four-day work week, $15 per hour initial pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match and paid time off after 90 days.
Click here to apply.
INDIANAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Indianapolis Fire Department is looking for new firefighters.
Applicants must:
- be at least 21 years of age and not have turned 36 years of age by date of hire or may be up to 40 years and 6 months of age if served 20 years of military service
- have a high school diploma or GED
- have no felony convictions that have not been expunged by a court
- have a valid driver’s license
- be a U.S. Citizen or legally able to work in the U.S.
- be willing to reside in Marion County or a contiguous county
BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary: 1st year: $51,000, 2nd year $59,500, 3rd year $71,871.80
Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life
Pension: Eligible for retirement after 20 years; eligible for pension benefits at age 52.
Vacation: Paid vacation. Holiday Pay. Kelly day every third week.
Training: On-duty physical fitness training. 27 weeks of Fire Science and EMS training. National certification as an EMT.
The application period runs from March 23-April 24. Click here to apply.
FIVE STAR SENIOR LIVING
Five Star Senior Living is looking to hire five dietary aide workers in its dining department, six full-time certified nursing assistants, six full-time licensed practical nurses, a full-time activity assistant in assisted living and a full-time activity assistant in memory care. CNA and LPN applicants must be certified and licensed. No licensure requirement is needed for the other positions. On the job training in provided.
Click here to apply, and search for careers in Noblesville.
Dietary Aide workers (dining department)
- Taking meal orders in the main dining room to senior living residents
- Serving meals in the main dining room to senior living residents
- Dish washing/dining room cleaning
Certified Nursing Assistants
- Personal resident care and assist with activities of daily living (i.e. dressing, toileting assistance)
Licensed Practical Nurses
- Medication administration to assisted living and memory care residents
- Physician communication regarding resident health concerns
- Family/resident interaction
Activity Assistant (Assisted Living)
- Provides engaging activities, following a daily activity calendar, for resident enjoyment
- Resident interaction to meet social needs
- Activity planning
Activity Assistant (Memory Care)
- Provides engaging activities, following a daily activity calendar, for resident enjoyment
- Resident interaction to meet social needs
- Activity planning
CHEWY.COM
Chewy.com is planning to fill 640 new positions by the end of April. The company is offering virtual interview options as well as walk-in hiring events at its fulfillment center in Clayton from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.
Full and part-time positions are available. Click here for more information about available positions or to begin the application process.
DSA OF INDIANA
DSA of Indiana, which also operates as Caregiver Inc., recognizes that many individuals have been temporarily or permanently displaced due to COVID-19. The company that serves individuals who qualify as developmentally or intellectually disabled is hiring immediately to help them care for the people they serve.
They primarily need direct support professionals to staff their group homes. They have short-term, long-term, weekend, full-time and part-time positions available. No prior experience is needed. They’ll provide the necessary training for you to perform your job confidently. If you or someone you know is interested in the opportunity to start or grow a fulfilling career serving others, visit Caregiver’s website.
DISCOUNT FILTERS
Discount Filters, an air and water filter manufacturer in Greenwood, serves residential customers, but their commercial division has expanded over the last several years to support hospitals, school systems, assisted living facilities and more.
The company is looking to hire between 30-40 new employees to fill six unique shifts (including nights and weekends) to accomodate just about any schedule. Positions include assember (air filters), assembler (water filters), pleater (air filters), picker (shipping) and packer (shipping).
While certain aspects of the positions will differ, overall, the following requirements are generally the same. Individuals will need to have strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, ability to follow verbal and written instructions and a willingness to perform repetitive tasks while standing for long periods of time.
Hours/pay/benefits/temporary or permanent: They have 6 different shifts, so the hours will vary depending on what shift the individual can work. The pay is $11.50-$12 an hour, but there is a shift differential up to $3.00 an hour for certain shifts. The positions are temporary, but if the individual is interested in full-time employment, they will consider them for a temporary-to-hire placement.
They are also going to start offering $1 an hour in surge pay for the season since this is normally the busiest time of year, not taking into account the COVID-19 situation. On a full-time basis, employees are eligible for standard healthcare benefits plus 17 days of PTO, six paid holidays, an on-site mini-mart, gym reimbursement, personal finance coaching and eventually a quarterly profit sharing bonus.
How to apply: Staffing is managed by Appletree Staffing, so interested individuals can apply here call 317-887-0747. Mention Discount Filters and they will make sure to get you to the right place.
Discounnt Filters is a new addition to the 2020 Best Places to Work Indiana list.
