Seasonal Jobs In South Brunswick: Target, UPS Hiring For 2021

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Believe it or not, Christmas is a little more than three months away. In preparation, multiple companies in the South Brunswick area are bolstering their workforce ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Whether you’re in need of a temporary gig while you look for more permanent work or if you’re simply wanting to earn a little extra cash to help put presents under the Christmas tree, there are numerous options to fit a variety of schedules and skills.

Here’s a look at the businesses in the South Brunswick area searching for seasonal workers:

U.S. Postal Service

The Postal Service is hoping to fill more than 40,000 seasonal positions as the federal agency approaches its peak season for mail and package deliveries. Positions range from city and rural mail carriers to mail handlers to drivers, according to a news release this week. See jobs in our area by visiting usps.com/hiring.

UPS

UPS is hiring 100,000 part- and full-time seasonal workers to meet holiday delivery demand. The company is hiring mainly for package handlers, drivers and driver helpers, who assist drivers on delivery routes. See jobs by visiting www.jobs-ups.com.

FedEx

FedEx usually hires tens of thousands of workers to fill positions in package delivery, operations, warehousing and retail centers. While the company has not yet announced its 2021 seasonal hiring plans, keep track of open positions in YOUR PATCH at www.careers.fedex.com.

Amazon

Amazon plans to hire 125,000 permanent warehouse and logistics workers in the United States ahead of the holiday shopping season, according to a report by CNN. The company is pledging higher wages, new benefits, and sign-on bonuses. See available jobs in your area at www.hiring.amazon.com.

Michaels

Arts and crafts chain Michaels is hiring more than 20,000 workers in stores and distribution centers. See available jobs in the area by visiting www.michaels.com/jobs.

Target

Target is currently hiring seasonal help at locations across the country. While it's uncertain how many positions are available this year, the company sought to hire more than 130,000 temporary workers last holiday season. Explore openings near South Brunswick at https://jobs.target.com/hourly-map-search.

Walmart

Walmart this month said it planned to hire 20,000 employees at its distribution centers across the country to help keep merchandise moving through the holiday shopping rush. These positions are permanent, according to a CNBC report. Walmart has not yet announced plans for seasonal jobs at its retail locations. To view open jobs near South Brunswick, visit www.careers.walmart.com.