Retail store known for savings hires for manager jobs in Rhode Island

Posted on September 23, 2013

A retail store known for great savings is aggressively hiring for manager jobs in Rhode Island, among other job titles. The hiring push comes before the holiday season so that stores are ready for the big rush that comes with it.

The company said it is hiring a whopping 50,000 people for various jobs around the U.S. at its stores.

Kohl’s anticipates hiring an average of 40 associates per store.

The company anticipates hiring approximately 6,400 seasonal positions at distribution centers across the country and approximately 350 seasonal credit operations positions.

Seasonal associates can work anywhere from a few hours to more than 20 hours per week. Typical store jobs include unloading trucks, freight processing, stocking and cash register duties.

Hiring began this month, and most jobs will be filled by mid-November. Holiday positions are also being filled at the company’s distribution centers, where hiring began in August.

Associates working at distribution centers help ensure Kohl’s products get to the retail stores a nd into the hands of Kohls.com customers.

Associates working in Kohl’s credit operations perform a variety of jobs including assisting customers with Kohls.com orders.

“Kohl’s customers know to expect great things from us when shopping in our stores or on Kohls.com. In order to ensure we provide excellent customer service during the busiest time of the year, Kohl’s is hiring more than 50,000 associates across the country to maintain the high level of service our shoppers appreciate,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief customer officer. “These additional associates will help us provide an enjoyable and convenient shopping experience to our valued customers.”