Menards Holding Special Job Fair for EP Residents

Evergreen Park's new Menards store is holding a special job fair exclusively for Evergreen Park residents from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the council chambers at Village Hall, 9418 S. Kedzie Ave.

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Evergreen Park residents who wish to apply are advised to bring proof of residency. The hardware superstore is tentatively expected to open sometime in May.

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton has made it known to Menards representatives that he expects local residents to be given priority in hiring for the approximately 230 jobs the new store will be bringing to the community.

Menards is seeking career-oriented team players with opportunities for advancement. Part- and full-time positions are available for:

• Morning stocking
• Cashier
• Shipping/receiving
• Manager trainee
• Building maerials
• Hardware
• Electrical
• Cabinets and appliances
• Millwork
• Wall coverings
• Plumbing
• Floor coverings
• Yard/shipping/receiving

In addition to the Evergreen Park-residents job fair, job candidates can also apply in person at the new Menards at 9100 S. Western Ave. (91^st Street and Western) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, March 18-22.

Job candidates should bring resumes when applying in person. Applications are also being accepted online on the Menards website.

Store officials expect about 15,000 to apply.

Find more job opportunities in the local area:

• Job Hunters: See Who's Hiring Across the Southland

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