Causey’s Career Corner: Despite coronavirus challenges, employers are still looking for workers | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Damia S. Causey
April 28, 2020
Many of us are riding out COVID-19 while following stay-at-home orders, which have been extended by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers through May 26.
Although some of us are fortunate enough to work from home, many would prefer the sense of stability, purpose-and paycheck—that a job provides.
For many, unemployment checks are not enough to sustain their households, and finding work is crucial.
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But even now when many businesses are closed, there are some that are looking for employees, and, in fact, are rather desperate to fill jobs. The jobs may require following current CDC guidelines, including wearing mask and keeping safe distances, but they’re jobs, and they pay.
If you are looking for work, the following businesses would love to hear from you!
Who: Big Lots
Where: Milwaukee, Mount Pleasant and Menomonee Falls locations.
What: Full and part-time positions available. Pay starts at $10.80 per hour
How to apply: Click here.
Who: Meijer’s Grocery
Where: Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Sussex and Waukesha
What: Courtesy clerks, Starbucks baristas, bakers and pharmacy interns. Starting pay range is $11 to $13.50 per hour
How to apply: Click here.
Who: Home Depot
Where: Multiple Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Waukesha locations
What: Delivery drivers, warehouse workers, cashiers and customer service positions. Pay range is $10 to $21 per hour based on position.
How to apply: Click here.
Who: Amazon
Where: Milwaukee and Wauwatosa
How to apply: Click here.
Who: Roundy’s
Where: Multiple Milwaukee, South Milwaukee and West Milwaukee locations.
What: Shoppers, night stockers, retail clerks, delivery workers
How to apply: Click here.
Who: CVS
Where: Multiple Milwaukee, Brookfield, Oak Creek and Menomonee Falls locations
What: Retail sales associate, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and RN positions available.
How to apply: Click here.
Learn about Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
A new unemployment program, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, was approved by the federal government and applications are being accepted for workers who identify as self-employed, independent contractors, those with limited work history and other workers not covered by traditional unemployment.
Click here for more information and eligibility requirements.
***Job information provided by City Clerk’s Workforce Development Office