The move is part of a larger Midwest hiring expansion involving 10,000 new employees in preparation for the fall and holiday seasons, the company said. The store plans to hire more employees in the following states:
- Michigan: 4,800 team members
- Indiana: 1,800 team members
- Ohio: 1,700 team members
- Illinois: 1,500 team members
- Kentucky: 1,000 team members
Meijer plans to hire stockers and cashiers as well as specialized roles such as meat cutters and cake decorators, the company said. Applications can be found on Meijer's website: http://jobs.meijer.com/.