ShopRite, Co-Op On 'Hiring Push' Related To Coronavirus Demand

ACROSS CONNECTICUT — Wakefern Food Corp. and its cooperative member ShopRite have kicked off what is being termed "a major hiring push" to fill a variety of positions at both retail stores and warehouses to help service the "dramatic increase in demand" resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.

In addition to Shoprite, the hiring initiative is extending to the cooperative’s four other retail banners – The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, Dearborn Market and Gourmet Garage, Wakefern officials said.

Hundreds of positions are being filled at the supermarkets and the warehouses that supply them, according to the announcement.

"We recognize the pivotal role our supermarkets are playing by providing the essentials people need to take care of themselves and their families. For nearly 75 years, Wakefern has never wavered from our commitment to serve the neighborhoods where our stores operate, and we're looking for motivated team members who share those same values,” said Joe Colalillo, Wakefern's chairman and CEO.

Workers hired will also benefit from a temporary $2 per hour wage premium that went into effect on March 22, he said. New associates may also benefit from "enhanced sick leave and attendance policies" designed to assist with "financial and health concerns."

In Connecticut, ShopRite has stores in:

• Bristol
• Brookfield
• Canton
• Clinton
• Cromwell
• Danbury
• Derby
• East Hartford
• East Haven
• Enfield
• Fairfield
• Hamden
• Manchester
• Milford
• New London
• Norwalk
• Norwich
• Orange
• Shelton
• Southbury
• Southington
• Stamford
• Stratford
• Vernon
• Wallingford
• Waterbury

Those wishing to apply can visit the ShopRite Career Center.