Kohl's "seasonal associates will enjoy an immediate associate discount, flexible schedules, competitive wage, and a fun, team-inspired environment."
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Kohl's department stores is having a joint holiday hiring event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at 20 Northeast Ohio stores. Kohl's is looking to fill seasonal job openings as part of national efforts to hire more than 69,000 workers at more than 1,100 stores, distribution and e-commerce fulfillment centers, and Kohl's credit offices. That's the same number Kohl's hired in 2015.
Kohl's did not provide the number of local openings, but said it is hiring an average of 50 seasonal associates per store for the holiday.
"New hires will help support Kohl's commitment to providing excellent service to customers throughout the year," the company said in a written announcement. "Seasonal associates will enjoy an immediate associate discount, flexible schedules, competitive wage, and a fun, team-inspired environment."
Applicants must be at least 17 years old, and are asked to apply in advance at KohlsCareers.com/stores for a list of available positions.
The holiday hiring event will be held at Kohl's stores in Akron, Alliance, Avon, Bainbridge, Canton, Fairview Park, Highland Heights, Kent, Lorain, Mansfield, Macedonia, Medina, Mentor, New Philadelphia, Parma, Sandusky, Stow, Strongsville, Wadsworth, and Wooster.
-- Kohl's Akron South store at 2975 S Arlington Rd.
-- Kohl's Alliance store at 2025 W State St.
-- Kohl's Avon store at 35906 Detroit Rd.
-- Kohl's Bainbridge store at 7005 Market Place Dr. in Aurora.
-- Kohl's Brimfield store at 3886 Cascades Blvd. in Kent.
-- Kohl's Fairview Park store at 3221 Westgate.
-- Kohl's Highland Heights store at 6245 Wilson Mills Rd.
-- Kohl's Lorain store at 3080 Jaeger Rd.
-- Kohl's Mansfield store at 524 N Lexington Springmill Rd., Ontario.
-- Kohl's Macedonia store at 8100 Macedonia Commons Blvd.
-- Kohl's Medina store at 4095 Pearl Rd.
-- Kohl's Mentor store at 9581 Mentor Ave.
-- Kohl's New Philadelphia store at 400 Mill Ave SE.
-- Kohl's North Canton store at 5478 Dressler Rd NW.
-- Kohl's Parma store at 6860 Ridge Rd.
-- Kohl's Sandusky store at 815 Crossings Rd.
-- Kohl's Stow store at 4240 Kent Rd.
-- Kohl's Strongsville store at 17555 Southpark Center.
-- Kohl's Wadsworth store at 1119 Williams Reserve Blvd.
-- Kohl's Wooster store at 3792 Burbank Rd.
"Whether you're looking to start a career in retail or make extra money for the holidays, Kohl's is a great place to work with a culture of appreciation and opportunity," said Ryan Festerling, Kohl's executive vice president of human resources, in a written announcement. "Our seasonal associates help deliver amazing products, incredible savings and an easy experience to Kohl's customers in our stores and online."
Store associates stock merchandise and help customers on the sales floor and at the register. They also fulfill buy-online, pick-up-in-store orders from Kohls.com, as well as Kohls.com orders that ship straight to customers.
At Kohl's distribution and e-commerce centers, workers make sure products arrive at Kohl's stores and fulfill Kohls.com online orders. Workers at Kohl's credit operations perform customer service roles, such as helping customers with their Kohls.com orders.