MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today
plans to hire approximately 120,000 seasonal team members across
the country for the upcoming holiday season, a 20 percent increase
over last year's hiring commitment. In addition, the company will
continue to offer extra hours to current team members to
accommodate their interest and availability. The announcement is a
continuation of the company's investment in team members that
includes increased hourly wages, benefits and discounts, and
meaningful opportunities to build experience and skills. Seasonal
team members are an integral part of Target's efforts to ensure its
1,839 stores provide guests with a fun and easy holiday shopping
experience.
"Coming off a strong second quarter, we're anticipating a busy
holiday season and want to make sure we have the right teams in
place across all of our stores and distribution and fulfillment
centers to deliver an exceptional experience for our guests. This
always starts by having conversations with our current team members
to see if they're interested in working extra hours before making
our seasonal hiring commitment," said Janna
Potts, chief stores officer, Target. "Adding 120,000 people
to our current team will make the holidays easier and more
convenient for our guests – whether they're in our stores, picking
up their Drive Up orders or having a package delivered to their
home."
Target Increases Wages, Team Investment
All team members hired after Sept.
16 will begin at $12 an hour
minimum wage, part of Target's commitment to increasing its minimum
hourly wage to $15 per hour by the
end of 2020. In addition, seasonal team members will be able to
take advantage of other benefits, including:
- A 10 percent discount at Target stores and Target.com
- An additional 20 percent merchandise wellness discount on
fruits and vegetables and all Simply Balanced and C9 Champion
merchandise
- The opportunity to earn holiday pay on Thanksgiving and
Christmas
- Flexible schedules that allow team members to work a variety of
hours
New Work.Win.Give Appreciation Program
New this year, Target also is investing more than $2 million to reward team members working during
the busy holiday season as part of its work.win.give. appreciation
program. One hourly team member from each of Target's more than
1,800 stores and 39 distribution centers across the country will be
randomly selected to receive a $500
holiday gift card and an opportunity to donate $500 to the local community organization of their
choice.
"As the marketplace becomes more competitive, the significant
investment we're making in our team, including our increased
minimum hourly wages, sets Target apart," said Stephanie Lundquist, chief human resources
officer, Target. "This year, we're thrilled to offer our new
seasonal team members competitive pay, beginning at $12 an hour, and introduce a fun new team member
appreciation program that builds on our efforts to help team
members take care of themselves, their families and their
communities during the holidays."
Team Member Roles
The 120,000 new seasonal hires will fill a variety of roles
across Target's stores and distribution and fulfillment centers. In
stores, team members will focus on providing an exceptional
experience for guests during the holiday, helping guests find the
perfect gift for everyone on their wish lists and stocking shelves
with the hottest toys, decorations or holiday meal essentials.
In addition, as the company continues to expand its Order Pickup
and Drive Up services and grow ship-from-store capabilities, there
is an increased demand for team members to support these areas. As
a result, Target plans to nearly double the number of hires to help
fulfill digital orders compared to last year. Store team members
also will benefit from a redesigned onboarding process, helping
them to get up to speed and serving guests faster than ever.
Target also will fill more than 7,500 positions in fulfillment
and distribution centers this holiday season. Team members at these
facilities will process freight to stores and fulfill Target.com
orders, including receiving, picking and loading items, to ensure
guests get their purchases quickly and easily.
"This is my third holiday working at Target and I can't wait to
get back. I love having the extra cash and scheduling flexibility –
but the best part is seeing the other team members at the store who
have become my friends over the years," said Max Baez, a returning seasonal team member at
Target's Wilson Yard store in
Chicago. "Since my first job, I've
had the chance to learn different roles across the store. I've
cashiered, helped pack and ship online orders and prepared guests'
Order Pickup requests. Each job has taught me something new and
kept the work interesting and rewarding."
Nationwide Seasonal Hiring Events Oct. 12–14
Target will host hiring events at all stores nationwide from
Friday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 14. The events will take place from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day for the
120,000 seasonal positions, with the potential for eligible
applicants to interview on the spot and receive a conditional job
offer during the weekend events. Interested candidates will have
the opportunity to meet directly with Target store leaders.
Where to Apply
Candidates for Target's seasonal positions can apply today in
advance of the hiring event at TargetSeasonalJobs.com. Store
leaders will conduct prescheduled interviews with applicants and
discuss Target's dynamic, team-oriented culture. Candidates
interested in a distribution center role can also apply at
TargetSeasonalJobs.com.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target
Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at more than 1,800 stores and
at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit
to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. For
the latest store count or more information, visit
Target.com/Pressroom. For a behind-the-scenes look at Target, visit
Target.com/abullseyeview or follow @TargetNews on Twitter.
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