GRAND RAPIDS, MI — SpartanNash is looking to fill more than 375 retail and warehouse jobs in West Michigan.
The hiring initiative at the grocery story chain comes during the coronavirus pandemic and at a time of high unemployment because of ensuing restrictions on various industries.
Throughout its retail stores and distribution centers, Grand Rapids-based SpartanNash is hiring full-time and part-time positions in West Michigan, as announced in a news release.
The jobs available are primarily under the Family Fare and D&W Fresh Market banners. Positions include flexible shifts as well as consistent hours.
“As we continue to serve our store guests, customers and communities during these unprecedented times, SpartanNash and our family of associates continue to remain on the frontlines ensuring our customers have access to the food, medicine and household goods they need,” said Yvonne Trupiano, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, in the release.
SpartanNash’s Grand Rapids Warehouse Distribution Center is also hiring more than 75 full-time and part-time positions for order selectors and Class A drivers. Order selectors have a competitive starting wage and up to $1,100 in additional bonuses to be paid out after the first 30 days of employment, according to the release.
Order selector hiring fairs for the Grand Rapids Warehouse Distribution Center will take place on:
- Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 20 from 3 to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 27 from 3 to 5 p.m.
The hiring fairs will be held at SpartanNash headquarters, at 850 76th St. SW in Byron Center, with open interviews and on-the-spot hiring.
Candidates are required to wear a face mask or face covering and practice social distancing during the hiring fair.
Opportunities for long-term career growth and development within the company are available as well as leadership positions in certain markets.
The grocery product distributor is a Fortune 400 company which serves customer locations in all 50 states and seven additional countries. SpartanNash has more than 1,000 job openings across its locations.
“We’re a great place to work with numerous opportunities for anyone looking to make a career change to an essential business in a safe operating environment,” Trupiano said.
To apply for immediate interviews and on-the-spot hiring, candidates can visit a local SpartanNash company-owned store or go to careers.spartannash.com.
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