Fedex, Walmart & several other companies are hiring immediately for jobs near Columbus
Although job growth is predicted to slow down in Columbus in 2024, there are still companies looking to hire right away. The unemployment rate in Columbus is lower than the long term average but 3.6% still feels like a lot of people without jobs.
The following is a list of jobs in Columbus that are hiring right now.
Stocking and Unloading
Apply at: Walmart
Job details: Stocking, backroom organization and receiving shipments.
Pay rate: $14 - $26 an hour
Responsibilities:
Stocking, backroom and receiving, associates work to ensure customers can find all the items they have on their shopping list
Depending on the shift you work, your job could include moving inventory in the backroom, unloading trucks or helping customers while stocking shelves
Sort products in the backroom
Stock products on shelves
Ensure aisles are neat and area is clean
Engage vendors and drivers with a positive attitude
Benefits:
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
Employee discount
Stock purchase
Paid time off benefits include parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
Short-term and long-term disability
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Paid time off and/or personal paid time off that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Cashier
Apply at JCPenney
Job details: As a cashier, you are accountable for the customer service and sales experience, including: maintaining checkout standards; assisting with general operations such as Omnichannel, recovery and inventory; and upholding performance standards relative to shrink/safety and meeting performance standards associated with the role.
Responsibilities:
Accurately handle cash register operations and cash transactions
Handle merchandise efficiently and safely (frequently 15 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds)
Communicating effectively
Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members
Attention to detail while multi-tasking
Benefits:
Ability to create your own schedule
Flexible hours
Warehouse Logistics & Order Selector
Apply at: Sysco Foods
Job details: Fast-paced, physical warehouse work sorting, loading and unloading packages of various sizes.
Pay rate: $18-$23/hour
Responsibilities:
Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift
Work from 6 p.m. until the end of the shift
Work overtime hours, including weekends and holidays, to successfully fulfill customer orders
Hand-select orders within various warehouse environments with fluctuating temperatures
Operate assigned Sysco Order Selection (SOS) unit to create labels and correctly place labels on products
Stack products on pallets following proper procedures
Benefits:
Health insurance
KIA Automotive Assembly Specialist
Apply: Malone Workforce Solutions
Job details: Assist with assembly line and production line operations to mass produce automotive components. A high school diploma or GED is not required, but you must be able to pass a reading comprehension test. Previous work experience in manufacturing or an industrial environment is preferred but not required.
Pay rate: $17 - $30/hour
Responsibilities:
Utilize basic hand tools for assembly 8+ hours per day
Ability to stand 8+ hours per day
Work in a fast paced environment and maintain production/quality standards
Benefits:
Health, dental, vision, life/disability insurance
Cost for screenings and protective shoes covered
On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise
Apply at: Target
Job details: Cashier, guest service or floor associate. Must be able to work on short notice, will be able to choose your own schedule.
Pay rate: $15/hour
Requirements:
Superb communication skills
Previous teamwork or leadership experience
Prompt and professional
Solution-oriented mindset
Work experience in a similar role (preferred)
Outgoing personality and positive attitude
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
Postal Service Agent
Apply at: Postal Jobs
Job details: Mail sorting; offering information to guests; selling stamps; box office distribution
Pay rate: $23.47-$38.62/hour
Requirements:
Selling postage stamps
Organizing letters based on their intended recipient
Various administrative work
Customer service including mail holds, forward in and changes in residential address
Benefits:
Full package of federal employment benefits
Generous annual and sick leave program
Participation in the Thrifty Savings Plan
Retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering
Frito-Lay - Warehouser/Material Handler
Apply at: CareerBuilder
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Job details: No experience necessary; hiring immediately; 4-5 days per week; 25 hours per week average.
Pay rate: $12-$13/hour
Responsibilities and benefits:
- Variety of warehouse duties
- As a component of PepsiCo’s network, may have access to associated perks
Driver for Transportation Company
Apply at: Professional Transportation, Inc
Job details: Must be at least 21 years old; have a valid driver’s license; minimum of three years driving experience; clear drug screen; live locally; must have a medical DOT card (or willing to obtain one upon hire). A CDL is not required.
Pay rate: $19 - $23/hour
Responsibilities:
Safety awareness
Timely performance to meet customer needs
Pick up and drop off our customers safely to their destinations
Excellent customer service
Good communication with dispatch center
Open and close all doors/hatches for the crew members
Report any defects, mechanical problems or missing items found during vehicle inspection to your supervisor
Benefits:
Company provided vehicles, insurance, maintenance, and fuel
Multiple benefit plan options
Paid vacation time
401(K) retirement
On-the-job training
Task Associate
Apply at Ulta Beauty
Job details: Deliver operational excellence in support of sales drivers. Must be proficient with basic technology; ability to work independently and as part of a team; problem solving skills; flexibility in scheduling to include evenings; weekends; overnights and holiday.
Pay rate: $33k - $44k/year
Responsibilities
Stocking merchandise on fixtures
Maintaining overall store cleanliness
Champion Ulta’s mission
Complete merchandise reset, planograms, marketing displays, physical inventory procedures and process shipping
Front Desk Receptionist
Apply at: Columbus-GA Geebo
Pay rate: $20-$28/hour
Job details: Act as first point of contact for outpatient rehabilitation facility for doctors, patients, insurance companies, etc. Must have excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
Answer all incoming calls and faxes
Greet and check in all clients
Notify treating therapist when patient is ready for treatment
Accept patient copay/deductibles
Maintain an accurate filing system
Send evaluations/notes to doctors
Manage new patient files
Benefits
Paid time off
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