UPDATED on 4/30/2020 to add Pike Nurseries.

You may have lost a job in recent weeks, either permanently or temporarily. If you’re worried about how to make ends meet, you should know there are companies hiring.

Demand for workers at grocery stores, drugstores, shipping companies, delivery services, dollar stores, and some restaurants that deliver has grown.

Some of these jobs mean you’d be working with the public — which means there is potential disease exposure risk, so you’ll have to weigh your situation carefully. Consider your age, any underlying medical conditions, your ability to use masks/gloves effectively, and the vulnerability of family members you live with. If you are eligible for unemployment benefits,

We got the info below from company websites, press releases, and news reports. We believed it to be current at the time of writing — but things change by the minute these days, so keep that in mind.

The companies are listed in alphabetical order.

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Companies that are hiring in Atlanta now

Aldi

Aldi is currently hiring for positions in its stores. You can apply online.

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 to apply.

Atlanta Gas Light

FOX5 reports that the utility is hiring for 200 permanent positions. View the job openings and apply online.

Costco

The warehouse store has been very busy and is seeking to hire cashiers, stockers, food service assistants, and others.
Click here to find available jobs.

CVS

According to a press release, the drugstore chain 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 to apply.

Dollar General

The store has launched a campaign to seek full-time and part time works for stores, distribution centers and its private fleet network.
Click to apply.

Dollar Tree

According to its career page, the discount store chain plans to add 25,000 workers in stores and distribution centers.
Click to apply.

Domino’s Pizza

The pizza delivery chain wants to hire 10,000 people to make pizza, deliver pizza, and drive trucks. Click here to apply.

DoorDash

The restaurant delivery service is seeking contractors to deliver food. It says it will give 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. 

Kroger

The company is hiring more people for its stores. You can see open positions and apply online.

Lowes

The building supply giant is seeking to add 30,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees nationwide.
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 or  to deliver.  Click here to apply or text JOBS to 47272.

Pepsi

Citing increased demand, PepsiCo is seeking about 6,000 new, permanent, full-time employees, including warehouse loaders, merchandisers, and truck drivers. Find available jobs here.

Pike Nurseries

The local nursery chain is hiring a few full-time positions, and even more part-time and seasonal workers.
Get the details.

Pizza Hut

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

Publix

The Southeast’s favorite grocery store 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 nationwide. It needs workers to help keep their stores clean and stocked.
Click hereto apply.

Sprouts

WXIA-TV reports that Sprouts Farmers Market is hiring for 120 positions, from hourly part-time to core management. 
Apply here.

Target

The chain is seeking almost 10,000 new employees in stores and distribution centers nationwide. Click here to apply.

Trader Joe’s

The grocery chain is adding store workers. More info here.

UPS

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

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

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.

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

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